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annual report 2022
Annual Report
Annual report 2022
The global economic crisis and COVID-19 have exacerbated inequality and stalled sustainable economic development. Conflict, food insecurity, the climate crisis and other emergencies forced more than 100 million people… Read more
SDG 11 SYNTHESIS REPORT HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM 2023
Global Report
Rescuing SDG 11 for a resilient urban planet
The current report shows that the world is off track in achieving SDG 11. Rescuing SDG 11 is urgent for the sake of present and future generations. The report points to the immense opportunities that exist and the… Read more
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Global Public Space Toolkit: From Global Principles to Local Policies and Practice
2024
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Urban–Rural Linkages For Sustainable Territorial Development: Addressing Urban Transition In The NENA Region
Paper
Urban–Rural Linkages For Sustainable Territorial Development: Addressing Urban Transition In The NENA Region
2023
This paper was initially the input from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Policy, Governance and Legislation Section to The State of Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture, prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) office for the Near East and North Africa (NENA).

This background paper was meant to contribute to the chapter on “Territorial governance and the urban-rural interface” prepared by FAO. However,…
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Why infrastructure matters: active mobility, public transport, and economic growth in African cities
Technical Report
Why infrastructure matters: active mobility, public transport, and economic growth in African cities
2022
This study explores the benefits that can accrue if cities prioritise active mobility and public transport. It quantifies the benefits of walking, cycling, and public transport in the Africa region, comparing alternate investment scenarios for the 188 largest African cities. Under a Business-as-Usual (BAU) scenario, cities would continue to focus on road expansions, flyovers, and other investments primarily catering to personal car use. In a Sustainable scenario, cities would develop adequate…
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Evaluation of National Urban Policy Programme 2014-2021 (2022/5)
Evaluation
Evaluation of National Urban Policy Programme 2014-2021 (2022/5)
2022
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Walking and Cycling in Africa – Evidence and Good Practice to Inspire Action
Technical Report
Walking and Cycling in Africa – Evidence and Good Practice to Inspire Action
2022
This report demonstrates the everyday reality for the one billion people in Africa who walk and cycle every day. It highlights that making their journeys safer, healthier and more comfortable is a core priority if we are to ensure more equitable, low carbon cities. It sets out recommendations for governments and other stakeholders and makes the case for retaining, enabling and protecting those already moving in the most sustainable way possible.
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Managing and financing urban development through physical & land use planning processes in Kenya: A guidebook for county governments
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Managing and financing urban development through physical & land use planning processes in Kenya: A guidebook for county governments
2022
The purpose of the Guidebook is to strengthen the ability of County Governments in Kenya to utilize existing legislation and provide key insights in the coordination of spatial planning policies. These policies define location and character of development and the economic regulation of resources necessary to deliver value for money. It identifies physical and land use policy, operational and regulatory issues and incorporates financing strategies to implement them.
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UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States Overview 2021
Activities Report
UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States Overview 2021
2022
UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab State’s Overview sheds the light on the interventions and achievements of UN-Habitat in the Arab region in the year 2021. The interventions include contribution to urban development, ensuring access to adequate housing and providing safe and inclusive public spaces, as well as COVID-19 response.
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 Regional Assessment on Urban Vulnerability and Resilience in Southern African Development Community Member States
Regional Report
Regional Assessment on Urban Vulnerability and Resilience in Southern African Development Community Member States
2022
This publication provides the basis for a much-needed Urban Resilience Framework, including an examination of urban disaster risk and resilience in the SADC region, vulnerability profiles for each country, city level analyses of vulnerability, and measures to foster institutional and policy discussions.
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Impact Evaluation of UN-Habitat’s Housing Approach to Adequate and Affordable Housing and Poverty Reduction 2008-2019: Africa Region Report (4/2020)
Regional Report
Impact Evaluation of UN-Habitat’s Housing Approach to Adequate and Affordable Housing and Poverty Reduction 2008-2019: Africa Region Report (4/2020)
2021
The evaluation of UN-Habitat's Housing Approach aimed to assess the agency's efforts in promoting adequate housing for all and sustainable urbanization, addressing the challenge of rapid urbanization leading to the spread of slums in developing regions. The Housing Approach focuses on policy reform, operationalizing housing strategies, and implementing housing programs and projects, and its performance was evaluated based on five fundamental activities. The ultimate goal is to…
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urbanregeneration_viruses_2024_compressed.pdf
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WHD_Expression of Interest_2025
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Press Release
UN-Habitat joins the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
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Presentation made by Secretariat
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Multilevel Governance and Cooperation with Local and Regional Governments
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Contributions to upcoming priorities of the United Nations in 2024 and 2025
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Status of the preparations for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum
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Briefing on the upcoming resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly to be held in May 2025
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Discussions on upcoming elections of the UN-Habitat Governing Bodies and Membership of the Executive Board
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