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Comparative Research on Urban Development and Management Laws: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, South Korea, and the United Kingdom
2025
UN-Habitat, as part of the Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building (ISCB) project in Viet Nam, funded by the Government of Switzerland through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), has conducted comparative legal case studies from 11 countries (Australia, Brazil, Chile, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, South Korea, and the United Kingdom) to support the drafting of Vietnam’s Urban Development and Management Law.
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Douala 3 Spatial Profile - Cameroon
Urban Profile
Douala 3 Spatial Profile - Cameroon
2024
This Spatial Profile conducts a comprehensive review of urban areas hosting IDPs, focusing on several sectors. It focuses on the second Subdivision hosting the largest number of IDPs in the city of Douala: Douala 3. Unequal distribution of basic urban services, gaps in public infrastructure, urbanization on areas vulnerable to environmental hazards were identified, mapped and presented. This diagnostic can then be used as a basis for informed decisions regarding short, medium and long-term…
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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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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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HSP/EB.2026/CRP.1/Rev.2 Final version of draft outcomes to be considered by the Executive Board at its first session 2026, agreed 22 April
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Policy and Strategy
​​LE GRAND BAMAKO ET LES RELATIONS VILLES-CAMPAGNES (RVC)​
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Press Release
UN-Habitat Quality of Life Initiative gains recognition from UN Statistical Commission
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Statement by Zimbabwe
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Presentation by the Secretariat
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Presentation by the Secretariat
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Presentation by the Secretariat
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Statement by Colombia
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Statement by the League of Arab States
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