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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

Benchmarking Case Studies on Public Participation in Spatial Planning Processes In Four Countries: Australia, Chile, South Africa And The United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland: Urban Governance Case Studies, Volume 2

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Technical Report

Global Review of Smart City Governance Practices

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Technical Report

AI & Cities: Risks, Applications and Governance

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Policy and Strategy

Governance Assessment Framework for Metropolitan Territorial and Regional Management (GAF-MTR)

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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides

Building Participatory Accountability Systems for City Policies - Handbook

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Policy and Strategy

Multi-Level Governance for Effective Urban Climate Action in the Global South

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Annual Report

PLGS Annual Report 2023

2024

The Annual Report 2023 of the Policy, Legislation and Governance Section of UN-Habitat showcases the work done in the past year to work towards and support the achievement of the main goal of sustainable urban development.

Much has been achieved by PLGS: more than 44 activities in over 37 countries globally, that consolidated collaboration with donors, development partners and beneficiary countries along the themes of policy, legislation and governance, metropolitan management,…

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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides

A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Qalaat El-Istiqlal, Bekaa Governorate

2024

This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Qalaat El-Istiqlal in Bekaa Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.

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Policy and Strategy

A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Iqlim El-Tuffah, Nabatiyeh Governorate

2024

This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Iqlim El-Tuffah in Nabatiyeh Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.

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Policy and Strategy

A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Aala–Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon Governorate

2024

This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Aala–Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.

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Policy and Strategy

A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Caza Zgharta, North Governorate

2024

This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Caza Zgharta in North Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.

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Policy and Strategy

A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Qaytaa, Akkar Governorate

2024

This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Qaytaa in Akkar Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.

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