The Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2), convened by the African Union Commission and hosted by the Government of Kenya with technical support from UN-Habitat and UNECA, will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 10 April under the theme “Adequate Housing for All: Advancing Socio-economic and Environmental Transformation towards the realization of Agenda 2063.”
Held ahead of the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), AUF2 will convene Africa’s political leadership, private sector, civil society, development partners and other urban stakeholders to consolidate Africa’s common position on housing and human settlements, while showcasing locally led solutions, innovations, and partnerships.
Expected outcomes
The principal outcome of AUF2 will be the adoption of the AUF2 Nairobi Declaration, which will articulate Africa’s shared priorities and policy positions on housing and human settlements and inform the continent’s engagement at the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum.
Theme and format
AUF2 will be guided by the following interconnected sub-themes:
- Urban planning and infrastructure development
- Resilience building and sustainable urban development
- Smart cities, technology, and innovation
- Innovative financing for housing and urban development
- Transformation of informal settlements
- Urban displacement and migration
The Forum will be delivered through a dynamic and interactive programme structure designed to promote dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership building. The Forum will comprise high-level plenary sessions, ministerial and leadership roundtables, panel discussions, thematic dialogues, assemblies, side events, and exhibitions. This format will enable both strategic policy discussions and practical engagement, while providing space for showcasing innovations, partnerships, and locally led solutions in housing and urban development.
Additional resources
- Second Africa Urban Forum website
- Programme at a glance (coming soon)
- Africa Urban Forum Concept note
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