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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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Technical Report
Human rights in the digital era: Learnings on local governance from pilots in Europe
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Mainstreaming human rights in the digital transformation of cities – A guide for local governments
Paper
Children, Cities, and Housing: Rights and Priorities
Technical Report
The Right to Adequate Housing for Persons With Disabilities Living in Cities
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
The Human Rights in Cities Handbook Series: Volume I: The Human Rights-Based Approach to Housing and Slum Upgrading
Technical Report
Human Rights, Rule of Law and the New Urban Agenda
jordan national urban policy
Policy and Strategy
Jordan National Urban Policy
2024
The Jordan National Urban Policy follows a proactive approach, viewing urbanization not as a burden but as a chance to enhance the economy, address climate change, and improve the overall quality of life. Prioritizing principles of participation, efficiency, human rights, and resilience, it envisions inclusive, sustainable communities through strategically planned growth in diverse locations.
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Mainstreaming Migration and Displacement into Urban Policy: A Guide
2023
Migration and urbanization are increasingly two sides of the same coin: migration is in many countries a primary driver of urban growth, while cities in turn are serving as magnets for this movement. The connection between these processes is therefore central to the well-being of refugees, migrants and IDPs and the cities hosting them. With this in mind, this Guide has been developed to support national, sub-national and local governments in the management of migration and displacement in urban…
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Annual Report
Policy Legislation and Governance Section Annual Report 2022
2023
This is the third edition of UN-Habitat’s Policy, Legislation and Governance Section Annual Report. The report demonstrates the Section’s position within UN-Habitat’s strategic context, and also links this area of work to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda. The report provides insights into our initiatives and collaborative efforts with all our partners, and presents progress made and results achieved in 2022. It presents these achievements along four focus areas…
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Report on Socio-Economic Conditions, Businesses and Local Economic Development – UN-Habitat Dadaab Survey 2021
Technical Report
Report on Socio-Economic Conditions, Businesses and Local Economic Development – UN-Habitat Dadaab Survey 2021
2023
This report is based on a study designed to establish prevailing socio-economic conditions, the nature of businesses and the local economic development in the Dadaab area, and the trends of urbanization in Garissa County, Kenya. This report is focused on Households’ Socio-Economic Conditions, utilities and basic services assessments and Businesses and Local Economic Development (LED) in Dadaab, the report concludes with key recommendations
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Juba Strategic Plan
Policy and Strategy
Juba Strategic Plan
2023
Since 2016 aligned with the Humanitarian Response Plan and The United Nations Interim Cooperation Framework, UN-Habitat has successfully supported South Sudan's peace and development process. Founded by the Booyoung Grant, "The Juba Strategic Plan" provides a comprehensive overview of the current city's social, economic, political, environmental, and spatial context, focusing on the complex migration dynamics from IDPs, returnees, and refugees. The main objective is to…
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Urban Planning Law for Climate Smart Cities: The Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit
2022
Urban areas account for two thirds of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, making them major contributors to climate change. Cities are already suffering from extreme weather events, flooding, subsidence, storms, heat waves, water scarcity, droughts, and sea-level rise, among other climate change effects. Additionally, the laws, institutions, and policies governing urban planning in cities have unintended effects on their capacity to adapt to the changing climate.
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2022 Catalogue of Services
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
2022 Catalogue of Services
2022
UN-Habitat’s Catalogue of Services provides the current range of ways in which the organization can support national and local governments, partners and stakeholders to address their development challenges and advance sustainable and inclusive urban development using its services, expertise and tools.
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Mid-Term Evaluation of Achieving Planning and Land Rights Project in Area C, West Bank, Palestine (2019 – 2023)
Evaluation
Mid-Term Evaluation of Achieving Planning and Land Rights Project in Area C, West Bank, Palestine (2019-2023) (2021/7)
2021
The midterm-project evaluation of “Achieving Planning and Land Rights in Area C”, West Bank, Palestine for the period 2019-2023 was mandated by the donor, the European Union (EU), and in-line with UN-Habitat Evaluation Policy (2013) and the Revised UN-Habitat Evaluation Framework (2016).
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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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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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Document
Discussions on upcoming elections of the UN-Habitat Governing Bodies and Membership of the Executive Board
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Status of preparation of the next Strategic Plan 2026-2029
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