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Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
Annual Report
Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
In a world grappling with crises, cities emerge as pivotal agents of change. UN-Habitat’s 2023 report underscores the urgent need for urban transformation to tackle issues ranging from climate change to inequality,… 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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Technical Report
Comparative Analysis of Housing Acts in Five Countries: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Africa: Urban Legal Case Studies, Volume 13
2023
UN-Habitat provides technical assistance and advisory services to member states in legal reform processes to bring about social and economic transformation and enhance effective service delivery for sustainable urban development. Benchmarking case studies and comparative analysis are key aspects of the UN-Habitat methodology for legal and governance reform. UN-Habitat and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies at the University of London, UK developed this comparative analysis of housing laws…
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Research Briefing Vol 3: Urbanization in North Rift Kenya
Brief
Research Briefing Vol 3: Urbanization in North Rift Kenya
2022
These briefs are based on a study designed to establish prevailing socio-economic conditions, the nature of businesses and the local economic development in Turkana West, and the trends of urbanization in North Rift Kenya. The research is available as three volumes: (1) Volume 1 focused on Households’ Socio-Economic Conditions, (2) Volume 2 is on Businesses and Local Economic Development (LED), and Volume 3 is a profile of the Urbanization Trends in North Rift region of Kenya.
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Research Briefing Vol 2: Businesses and Local Economic Development in Turkana West, Kenya
Brief
Research Briefing Vol 2: Businesses and Local Economic Development in Turkana West, Kenya
2022
These briefs are based on a study designed to establish prevailing socio-economic conditions, the nature of businesses and the local economic development in Turkana West, and the trends of urbanization in North Rift Kenya. The research is available as three volumes: (1) Volume 1 focused on Households’ Socio-Economic Conditions, (2) Volume 2 is on Businesses and Local Economic Development (LED), and Volume 3 is a profile of the Urbanization Trends in North Rift region of Kenya.
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Research Briefing Vol 1: Socio-Economic Conditions in Turkana West, Kenya
Brief
Research Briefing Vol 1: Socio-Economic Conditions in Turkana West, Kenya
2022
These briefs are based on a study designed to establish prevailing socio-economic conditions, the nature of businesses and the local economic development in Turkana West, and the trends of urbanization in North Rift Kenya. The research is available as three volumes: (1) Volume 1 focused on Households’ Socio-Economic Conditions, (2) Volume 2 is on Businesses and Local Economic Development (LED), and Volume 3 is a profile of the Urbanization Trends in North Rift region of Kenya.
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Socio Economic Development in Turkana West, Kenya Volume III: Regional Context: Urbanization in North Rift Kenya
Technical Report
Socio Economic Development in Turkana West, Kenya Volume III: Regional Context: Urbanization in North Rift Kenya
2022
This report is based on a study designed to establish prevailing socio-economic conditions, the nature of businesses and the local economic development in Turkana West, and the trends of urbanization in North Rift Kenya. This report (Volume 3) is focused on Urbanization in North Rift Kenya. It is part of 3 reports produced by the study. The other two reports are Volume 1: Households’ Socio-Economic Conditions, and Volume 2 on Businesses and The Local Economic Development.
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Socio Economic Development in Turkana West, Kenya Volume II: A Report on Businesses and The Local Economic Development
Technical Report
Socio Economic Development in Turkana West, Kenya Volume II: A Report on Businesses and The Local Economic Development
2022
This report is based on a study designed to establish prevailing socio-economic conditions, the nature of businesses and the local economic development in Turkana West, and the trends of urbanization in North Rift Kenya. This report (Volume 2) is focused on Businesses and The Local Economic Development. It is part of 3 reports produced by the study. The other two reports are Volume 1: Households’ Socio-Economic Conditions, and Volume 3 on Urbanization Trends in the North Rift Region of Kenya.
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Socio Economic Development in Turkana West, Kenya Volume I: Report on Socio-Economic Conditions
Technical Report
Socio Economic Development in Turkana West, Kenya Volume I: Report on Socio-Economic Conditions
2022
This report is based on a study designed to establish prevailing socio-economic conditions, the nature of businesses and the local economic development in Turkana West, and the trends of urbanization in North Rift Kenya. This report (Volume 1) is focused on Households’ Socio-Economic Conditions. It is part of 3 reports from the study, the others being Volume 2: Businesses and Local Economic Development (LED), and Volume 3: Urbanization Trends in North Rift region of Kenya.
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State of Addis Vol. II: Towards a Healthier City
Country Report
State of Addis Vol. II: Towards a Healthier City
2021
The 'State of Addis Vol.II: Towards a healthier city', focuses on how the COVID 19 pandemic unfolded in the city of Addis Ababa. The report explores the impact of the pandemic on the city; the response from the authorities and civil society; and the relation of urban infrastructure to urban health and resilience in the context of Addis Ababa.
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Qoloji Spatial Profile
Urban Profile
Qoloji Spatial Profile
2021
In 2020-2021, UN-Habitat was funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) to develop the Qoloji Spatial Profile for the largest internally displaced people settlement in Ethiopia. This study focuses on establishing the existing conditions, identifying challenges and opportunities, developing the scenarios, and outlining recommendations for a durable settlement in Qoloji.
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Document
HSP/EB.2024/CRP.2 Financial status as at 31 March 2024 (Re-issued)
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Summary of Discussions
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Acquisition report April 2024
Financial Audit
Acquisition report April 2024
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Press Release
UN-Habitat aims to drive urban recovery efforts in Ukraine
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Programme
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Background paper for retreat of the Member States
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Tentative roadmap for 2024 meetings of the Governing Bodies of UN-Habitat (May 2024 to December 2024)(Version 16 May 2024)
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Press Release
“We need a new approach to managing cities” — UN-Habitat presents Annual Report 2023
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Paper
Valuing What Matters in Urban Areas - A position paper of the Quality of Life Initiative
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