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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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Country Report
Ukraine mission report
2023
This second mission of UN-Habitat was deployed to Ukraine to prepare for the upcoming launch of UN-Habitat’s activities in the country, in line with the requests from its Executive Board (March 2022) and a request from the government of Ukraine (July 2022). It allowed the team to address a number of issues that required clarification before the establishment of UN-Habitat in Ukraine.
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Evaluation of The Impact of UN-Habitat’s Housing Approach to Adequate, Affordable Housing and Poverty Reduction, 2008-2019: Zambia Country Report (4/2020)
Country Report
Evaluation of The Impact of UN-Habitat’s Housing Approach to Adequate, Affordable Housing and Poverty Reduction, 2008-2019: Zambia Country Report (4/2020)
2021
The Zambian government and UN-Habitat have implemented various strategies and policies to address the housing deficit, including upgrading informal settlements, improving land tenure security, and promoting affordable housing finance options. However, challenges remain due to the high cost of building materials, lack of access to affordable finance, weak land administration systems, and the informal nature of much of the housing stock.
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Evaluation of The Impact of UN-Habitat’s Housing Approach to Adequate, Affordable Housing and Poverty Reduction, 2008-2019: ROLAC (Mexico) Report (4/2020)
Country Report
Evaluation of The Impact of UN-Habitat’s Housing Approach to Adequate, Affordable Housing and Poverty Reduction, 2008-2019: ROLAC (Mexico) Report (4/2020)
2021
Mexico has launched a housing policy to enhance the quality of housing, inclusivity, and the public sector's role in urban development. Activities include renovating housing and neighborhoods, providing critical services and infrastructure to marginalized communities, and encouraging diversified, inclusive, and sustainable living options. The policy faces challenges, such as limited government funding and the demand to attract private sector investments, as well as developing the capacity…
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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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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 Lebanon & ESCWA State of Lebanese Cities 2021
Country Report
UN-Habitat Lebanon & ESCWA State of Lebanese Cities 2021
2021
The State of the Lebanese Cities Report presents primary and secondary data and analysis across themes relevant to sustainable development in Lebanon as an overwhelmingly urban country. Following decades of rapid and unplanned urban expansion resulting in dire inequalities in access to services and infrastructure within and between cities which have been exacerbated by the compound crisis emerging since 2019.
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Country Report
Saudi Cities Report 2019
2019
This report shows with compelling evidence the current state of Saudi cities. It presents the key challenges that urban areas in Saudi Arabia contend with, as well as the opportunities they have in contributing to national and sustainable Foreword development. Saudi cities need to be more economically diversified and productive; it is also important to strengthen the institutional and legislative frameworks of Saudi cities as a basis of implementing a reinvigorated notion urban planning that…
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Country Report
Saudi Cities Report 2018 - Executive Summary
2018
This report shows with compelling evidence the current state of Saudi cities. It presents the key challenges that urban areas in Saudi Arabia contend with, as well as the opportunities they have in contributing to national and sustainable Foreword development. Saudi cities need to be more economically diversified and productive; it is also important to strengthen the institutional and legislative frameworks of Saudi cities as a basis of implementing a reinvigorated notion urban planning that…
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The State of Pakistani Cities 2018 - Cover image
Country Report
The State of Pakistani Cities 2018
2018
The State of Pakistani Cities report is a pivotal document which identifies the underlying socio-economic drivers contributing to the state of urbanization in the ten largest cities and their efficacy to respond to the urbanization challenges.
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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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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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Briefing on implementation of resolutions adopted by the United Nations Habitat Assembly
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