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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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A Fresh Perspective on Measuring Quality of Life: Initial Process to Conceptualise a Universal Tool to Measure Quality of Life in Cities
2024
The present document is the second in a series which takes a closer look at how the Quality of Life Initiative is co-creating a more inclusive, human-centred vision of quality of life in cities. This series zooms in on different aspects of the initiative, while presenting a coherent picture of how the different pieces come together.
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Harmonizing Our Knowledge: A Look Across the Quality of Life Initiative
2023
The present document is the third in a series which takes a closer look at how the Quality of Life Initiative is co-creating a more inclusive, human-centered vision of quality of life in cities. This series zooms in on different aspects of the initiative, while taking care to present a coherent picture of how the different pieces come together.
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A Brief History of Quality of Life: From Aristotle to the Present, Evolution of a Concept at the Core of Human Development
2023
The present document is the first in a series which takes a closer look at how the Quality of Life Initiative is co-creating a more inclusive, human-centred vision of quality of life in cities. This series zooms in on different aspects of the Initiative, while presenting a coherent picture of how the different pieces come together.
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Flagship Programme 1: Inclusive, Vibrant Neighbourhoods and Communities
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Flagship Programme 1: Inclusive, Vibrant Neighbourhoods and Communities
2023
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Linking UN-Habitat and universities: Harnessing the potential of knowledge partnerships
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Linking UN-Habitat and universities: Harnessing the potential of knowledge partnerships
2022
University partnerships are key to UN-Habitat’s ‘centre of excellence’ aspiration. They can act as drivers of capacity building, innovation, and urban change. These partnerships are enacted through a wide array of knowledge products and across a vast geography of collaborations internationally. A reform and enhancement of Habitat UNI, as the university partnership initiative of UN-Habitat, could be pivotal to reap the benefits of this multifaceted engagement.
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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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Vision Statement
Policy and Strategy
Vision Statement
2022
As we enter the second year of this United Nations’ Decade of Action, the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reminds us that we need to ‘turbo-charge’ our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. More importantly, we need to deliver the goals as One United Nations and strive to pass the finishing line with no one and no place left behind.
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UN-Habitat Reformed and Repositioned
Policy and Strategy
UN-Habitat Reformed and Repositioned
2021
In terms of prominence, UN-Habitat is much better positioned within the UN System with the Executive Director returning to the humanitarian cluster as a member of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). UN-Habitat is also contributing as co-Chair of the Local 2030 Task Force and is a member of the Task Force for the Future of Cities. We have been able to convene two highly visible World Urban Forums in Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi respectively.
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First Report on the State of Prosperity of the Cities of Bolivia
Country Report
First Report on the State of Prosperity of the Cities of Bolivia: Primer reporte del estado de la prosperidad de las ciudades de Bolivia
2021
The First Report on the State of Prosperity of the Cities of Bolivia reflects the results of the Prosperous Cities Index (CPI), designed by UN-Habitat.
This index was calculated for 26 urban municipalities in the country in order to provide decision makers with tools that allow them to define a strategic vision for their cities based on data and evidence.
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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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