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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
Path to Climate Resiliency: Case Studies of Cities in the Philippines
Technical Report
Path to Climate Resiliency: Case Studies of Cities in the Philippines
2022
This knowledge product showcases innovative approaches on climate-resilient urban plans and designs as demonstrated in five cities in the Philippines.
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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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Beirut Housing Rehabilitation and Cultural and Creative Industries Recovery
Paper
Beirut Housing Rehabilitation and Cultural and Creative Industries Recovery
2022
The Lebanon Financing Facility (LFF) is a multi-donor trust fund administered by the World Bank (WB) and is kindly supported by Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France and Germany. The Beirut Housing Rehabilitation and Cultural and Creative Industries Recovery project-flyer offers an important overview of the LFF-funded project and UN-Habitat’s role as a fiduciary agent in implementing the project’s components.
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World Cities Report 2022
Flagship Report
World Cities Report 2022: Envisaging the Future of Cities
2022
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 created a temporary crisis of confidence in the future of cities. However, a broad consensus is that urbanization remains a powerful twenty-first century mega-trend; and that well-planned towns and cities remain central to the sustainable development trajectory. There is a sense of optimism that the crisis may provide us with the opportunity to build back differently, more inclusively, greener and safer. 
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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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Document
Preparations for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum
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Report of the Executive Director on normative and operational activities of UN-Habitat
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Update on the draft work programme of UN-Habitat and the draft budget of the United Nations Habitat and Human Settlements Foundation for 2025
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Financial, budgetary and administrative matters, including the implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in accordance with the strategic plan for the period 2020–2025 and action by UN-Habitat to address geographical and gender imbalances
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Statement and Speech
Statement of the Director-General of the United Nations Office in Nairobi at the first session of the Executive Board for 2024
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Statement and Speech
Statement of the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development of Kenya at the first session of the Executive Board for 2024
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Statement by Malaysia
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HSP/EB.2024/CRP.3 - Update on the work of the 2024 Bureau of the Executive Board towards preparations of the session
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Statement by Senegal
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