Zimbabwe

Overview

Zimbabwe like most African countries has been experiencing increased urbanization which has resulted in urban local authorities finding it difficult to cope with the rapid increase in demand for services such as water and housing. Consequently, Zimbabwe has begun to experience an increase in informal settlements in all urban settings, a situation that was unimaginable 15 years ago. The increase in informal settlements as well as new settlements has resulted in a huge demand for water which most cities and towns are unable to provide given the dire economic situation Zimbabwe has been for the past 20 years.

Zimbabwean cities have therefore been affected by water borne diseases in recent years and are always under constant threat from cholera, typhoid etc. Zimbabwean cities have also been prone natural disasters such as floods, cyclones.

UN-Habitat focus in Zimbabwe since the establishment of the office in 2006 has been on supported urban governance, housing regulations and policies, capacities in urban planning, water and sanitation in peri urban settlements and city resilience strategies.

Overview

There is a rapid increase in informal settlements in urban settings over the past 10 years, according to the UNDP Country Report of 2014 at 60 % of the urban dwellers were living in informal settlements with the majority living in extremely poor conditions. Zimbabwe is facing serious water and sanitation challenges and has in recent years seen death of over 6000 from cholera and other water borne diseases in urban areas. The country is also afflicted by urban poverty, unemployment and insecurity for the vulnerable.

Urban numbers

Urban Population (2018): 32.2%

Urban Growth Rate (2015-2020): 2.19%

The urban population annual growth rate is 2.14%

Donors

Global Water Challenge
  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2013): US$ 508,422
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2013): 2 projects
  • Main donors: European Union, UNDP Zimbabwe & United Kingdom
  • Implementing partners: UNDP, Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ)

General information

Capital: Harare

Major cities: Harare, Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru, Epworth, Kwekwe,  Kadoma, Masvingo, Chinhoyi.

  • Population: 13.72 Million
  • GDP: US$ 9.802 Billion
  • GDP growth: 4.4%
  • Urban population (annual %): 39%
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 2.7%
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 4.0%
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 1.9%

Source: World Bank 2012

UN-Habitat projects in Zimbabwe

Strengthening Citizenship Participation in Urban Local Governance   

  • Duration: September 2010 - December 2013    
  • Value: US$ 408,952    
  • Donor: European Union   
  • Implementing partners: UNDP, Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ)     
  • Location: Bulawayo, Gweru, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Kadoma

Support to Zimbabwe Local Government Association and strengthening citizen participation in urban local governance    

Building capacity of UCAZ Core Team and delivery of a Training of Trainers Session.   

  • Duration: July 2008 - December 2012    
  • Value: US$ 99,470    
  • Donor: UNDP Zimbabwe & United Kingdom  
  • Implementing partners: Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ)  

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A woman and her children stands in front of a tent after being evicted in Muranbatsvin, Zimbabwe. © UN-Habitat

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Zambia

Overview

UN-Habitat is working with the government of the Republic of Zambia in formulating the National Urbanisation Policy (NUP). This is a deliberate government-led process of coordinating and rallying various actors for establishing a shared vision for the desired urbanization within 20-30 years horizon or more that intends to support poverty reduction, spatial planning, land management, housing, basic and social services, infrastructural development and coordination of large-scale investments. In the recent past, UN-Habitat supported the government and selected local authorities in Disaster Risk Reduction, consultations for the draft Land Policy and land tenure security in customary and informal settlements.  In support to government effort to resettle and integrate former refugees in the northwest and western part of the country, UNHabitat under the UN-Zambia joint programme, Promoting Human Security through Sustainable Resettlement, assisted in the opening up of access roads and construction of low-cost demonstration houses using green technology in Meheba and Mayukwayukwa Refugee settlements.

Overview

Currently 40% of the Zambian population are in urban areas with an estimated 70% living in informal settlements which are characterized by significant social, economic and environmental problems.  Most of the cities in Zambia are characterized by Low local economic development; absence of supportive city form and functioning system; and Weak institutional and regulatory framework for urban development.

Urban numbers

An estimated 70% of urban population lives in informal settlements which are characterized by significant social, economic and environmental problems

Zambia faces a huge deficit of housing estimated at 1.5 million units of which 40% is for urban dwellers and 60% for rural dwellers

Urban Population (2018): 43.5%

Urban Growth Rate (2015-2020): 4.23%

Donors and partners

The success of UN-Habitat work in Zambia has been dependence on strong partnerships with Government Ministries, local Authorities, civil societies and traditional leaders, the chiefs who administer the majority of land in the country under customary law.  UN-Habitat in close collaboration with GLTN has been supporting the Ministry of Land in the consultation process of the Draft land policy as well as local authorities and the chiefs in community participatory action toward improving the security of tenure for all.

Donors

Zambia
UNDP (incl. one UN fund)
Japan
Global Water Challenge

Contact

Alexander Chileshe
National Technical Advisor

 

  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2013): US$ 100,000
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2013): 1 project
  • Main donors: Booyoung
  • Implementing partners: WFP, UNICEF, ILO, UNCTAD

 

General information

 

Capital: Lusaka

Major cities: Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Kabwe, Chingola, Mufulira, Luanshya, Livingstone, Kasama, Chipata.

  • Population: 14.08 Million 
  • GDP: US$ 20.68 Billion 
  • GDP growth: 7.3%% 
  • Urban population (annual %): 4.0% 
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 3.2% 
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 4.3% 
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 2.5% 

Source: World Bank 2012

 

 

UN-Habitat projects in Zambia

 

Strengthening Urban Planning Capacity in Lusaka, Zambia    

The aim of this proposal is to assist the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) and the Lusaka City Council (LCC) in building adequate institutional capacity at both central and local levels regarding urban planning, especially concerning city extensions. This includes the support to the development of a robust urban policy and regulatory framework for Zambia and the Lusaka city in particular.

  • Duration: January 2013 - December 2013    
  • Value: US$ 100,000    
  • Donor: Booyoung   
  • Implementing partners: WFP, UNICEF, ILO, UNCTAD    
  • Location: Lusaka

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Community consultation in Kanyama, Zambia. © UN-Habitat

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UN Habitat is providing technical support to the Government of Uganda in Planned urbanization and human settlement development; Youth and vulnerable groups’ access to social-economic opportunities; Physical Infrastructure, Basic services and Urban Economy; Housing and Slum Upgrading; Management of Land and Urban Environment; Governance and Capacity Building and the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Development.

Impact

Urban numbers

Challenges

7,993,711 (17.5 %) of the total population in Uganda is urban, growing at a very high rate of 5.2%. The challenges related to these rapid urbanization include uncoordinated planning and development leading to uncontrolled sprawling of the major towns; youth bulge in urban areas; growth of slums and informal settlements, dilapidated housing, and poor sanitation; privatization of urban development without providing public space and connectivity; weaknesses in administration, institutions, legal normative framework and overall planning; and weak coverage of basic infrastructure services, notably
water, energy, and sanitation, which makes it difficult to improve welfare in either urban or rural environments

Donors and partners

The success of our work in Kenya is dependent on successful partnerships. Overall, the Uganda Habitat Country Programme Document (HCPD 2016-2021) has been developed and is being implemented through a collaboration involving the national and municipalities, The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), World Bank and academia.

Contact

Thomas Chiramba
Senior Human Settlements Officer
Regional Office for Africa
  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2015): US$ 31,322,045
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2015): 8 projects
  • Main donors: Netherlands, USAID, UNDP Uganda, UNEP/GEF Secretariat – Kenya, UNFPA, UNEP/GEF Secretariat – Kenya, African Development Bank, European Commission and, the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat
  • Implementing partners: FAO, ILO, UNFPA, UNIFEM, UNDP, UNEP/GEF, UNEP/DTIE, ITDP, TRL, UITP, GTZ, World Bank, AFD, UNFPA

 

General information

 

Capital: Kampala

Major cities: Kampala, Gulu, Lira, Mbarara, Jinja, Bwizibwera, Entebbe

  • Population: 36.35 Million
  • GDP: US$19.88 Billion
  • GDP growth: 3.4%
  • Urban population (annual %): 16%
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 3.4%
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 6.0%
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 2.9%

Source: World Bank 2012

 

 

UN-Habitat projects in Uganda

 

Lake Victoria Region Water and Sanitation Initiative PHASE II - Training and Capacity Building Component

Objective of the project

  1. To provide efficient and timely implementation of programme activities
  2. To enhance community participation in ownership of programme activities, thereby empowering them for sustainability of the programme facilities and outcome/benefits
  3. To ensure the financial and operational sustainability of the programme investments
  4. To ensure that the poverty reduction and public health benefits of the programme are fully realized

Methodology

The project is developed around the following methodologies:  

  1. Programme management to ensure local stakeholder participation, timely and efficient delivery of programme outputs and an effective monitoring, quality assurance and evaluation system.
  2. Institutional capacity of service providers to ensure the efficient delivery of water, sanitation and refuse collection and disposal services and the long term sustainability of programme investments.
  3. Hygiene promotion and sanitation to maximize the public health benefits of the programme, strengthen local structures to manage public sanitation programmes and promote options for financing mechanisms for accessing to household sanitation.
  4. Urban catchment management to reduce environmental degradation and contribute to the long term sustainability of water resources.
  5. Monitoring and evaluation system to ensure gender mainstreaming in water and sanitation programmes and provision of services to the poor.

Service sectors covered by the project include:Water, Sanitation, Solid Waste management, and Environment.

  • Duration:April 2011 to December 2016
  • Value: USD 4,244,443
  • Donor:African Development Bank
  • Implementing Partners:UN-Habitat, East Africa Community through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), Governments of Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda through respective ministries.

 

Promoting Sustainable Transport Solutions for East African Cities (GEF-SUSTRAN)

Objective of the project: The project “Promoting Sustainable Transport Solutions for East African Cities” aims to reduce growth in private motorized vehicles, thus reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions in the three capital cities of Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya.

The overall goal of this project is to create the technical and institutional basis for implementing sustainable metropolitan transport networks and systems and establish a demonstration corridor for sustainable urban mobility. The project is expected to support the governments in providing safe, efficient, and equitable transport to all residents, rich and poor.

Service sectors covered by the project include:Transport,Planning ,Energy, and Legislation.

The methodology: The envisaged strategic response is to upgrade the public transport systems, implement improved non-motorized transport infrastructure (such as bicycle lanes and walkways) and apply travel demand management (e.g. parking reform) as well as spatial development strategies to reduce travel.

Starting with small steps in each city seems to be the most feasible approach. It is therefore the aim of this project to also support each government in establishing a first sustainable transport corridor, which can serve as a demonstration example and act as a catalyst towards expanding the proposed networks and measures throughout each city.

  • Duration:October 2010 to December 2016
  • Value: USD 7,335,000
    • Global Environment Facility (GEF) - USD 3,000,000;
    • Co-financing (UN-Habitat, UNEP, ITDP, World Bank Kampala - USD 3,485,000;
    • In kind (UN-Habitat, UNEP, ITDP, GTZ, TRL) - USD 850,000
  • Donor:Global Environment Facility (GEF)
  • Implementing Partners:UN-Habitat, UNEP, Governments of Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, through respective ministries. Institute for Transport and Development Policy (ITDP), Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), German Organisation for International Cooperation (GIZ), First African Bicycle Information Organisation (FABIO), Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) 

 

Promoting Energy Efficiency in Building in Eastern Africa

Objective of the project

The project seeks to mainstream energy efficiency into the existing legislation; and, to build on ongoing initiatives and develop an energy efficiency regulatory system for new and existing buildings. The project will also focus on green architecture, with the emphasis on effective policies, regulations and standards that integrate energy efficiency into building design.

Service sectors covered by the project include: energy access, buildings, academia, policy and legislation, housing finance.

The methodology: The project is developed around the following methodologies: Establishment of a benchmarking on energy use in building, capacity building of practitioners and professionals of the building industry; review of the building regulations and standards; development of tools and establishment of financial mechanism for promotion sustainable building design. Working with the national and local governments as well as training institutions and the private sector.

  • Duration:August 2011 to December 2016
  • Value: USD 15,276,288(Global Environment Facilities (GEF) USD 2,793,000; UN-Habitat (in kind) USD 400,000; Governments (in kind) USD 12,083,288)
  • Donor: Global Environment Facilities, and UN-Habitat,
  • Implementing Partners:UN-Habitat, UNEP and Governments of Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and Rwanda through respective ministries.

 

 

Water and Sanitation Programme - Lake Victoria Region WS Initiative    

The UN-HABITAT Water and Sanitation Trust Fund aims to create an enabling environment for pro-poor investment in water and sanitation in urban areas of all sizes in the developing world, thus providing a vehicle to significantly improve the volume and effectiveness of both the Official Development Assistance and national financial flows into the water and sanitation sector.     

  • Duration: December 2005 - December 2012    
  • Value: US$ 20,719,970    
  • Donor: Netherlands   
  • Location: Regional project for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

 Coordination and Support to IDP Camp Management in Northern Uganda    

  • Duration: August 2006 - December 2008    
  • Value: US$ 200,000    
  • Donor: USAID        
  • Implementing partners: FAO, ILO, UNFPA and UNDP    
  • Location: Acholiland, Teso, Lango sub-regions

 UN Joint Programme on Gender Equality in Uganda    

To facilitate sustainable return and resettlement through reliable provision of basic services such as safety and security and civilian access to justice in areas of return and resettlement    

  • Duration: July 2010 - December 2012    
  • Value: US$ 74,900    
  • Donor: UNDP Uganda   
  • Implementing partners: UNIFEM, UNDP    
  • Location: Lira & Kitgum municipalities

 Promoting Sustainable Transport Solutions for East African Cities    

To create the technical and institutional basis for implementing metropolitan sustainable transport networks and systems and establish a demonstration corridor for sustainable mobility.    

  • Duration: January 2011 - December 2015    
  • Value: US$ 2,850,000    
  • Donor: UNEP/GEF Secretariat - Kenya   
  • Implementing partners: UNEP/GEF, UNEP/DTIE, ITDP, TRL, UITP, GTZ, WORLD BANK, AFD    
  • Location: Kampala 

 Empowerment of Vulnerable Urban Youth for Socio-Economic Inclusion     

The development goal of the project is to enhance the capacity of the Government of Uganda; the municipality council of Arua to empower vulnerable urban youth for socio-economic inclusion and development.To establish a One Stop Youth Centre (OSYC) in Arua Municipality that will enhance the capacity of youth and youth organizations to acquire and promote entrepreneurship skills for income generation. To strengthen the capacity of the Arua municipality to undertake youth development activities.    

  • Duration: March 2011 - December 2012  
  • Value: US$ 284,730    
  • Donor: UNFPA   
  • Implementing partners: UNFPA    
  • Location: Arua

 Promoting Energy Efficiency in Buildings in East Africa (PrEEBEA)    

To mainstream energy efficiency measures into housing policies, building codes, municipal by-laws and building practices in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi) in order to achieve considerable avoidance of HG emissions as a result of improved buildings and building practices; leading to more efficient use of electricity and thus to expand the electricity supply to satisfy the increasing demand by both residential and economic productive activities of the partner countries.    

  • Duration: August 2011 - December 2015    
  • Value: US$ 2,793,000    
  • Donor: UNEP/GEF Secretariat - Kenya   
  • Implementing partners: UNEP and GEF    
  • Location: Regional Project in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

 Water and Sanitation Trust Fund

Implementation of Training and Capacity Building Activities Under the Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation Programme Phase II        

  • Duration: December 2011 - December 2016    
  • Value: US$ 4,244,445    
  • Donor: African Development Bank   
  • Location: Regional project for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda  (Lake Victoria Region)

 

Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme

The Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme is being implemented in Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development (MoLHUD) with a view of mobilising various stakeholders into review, adopt and develop enabling policy and institutional capacity to facilitate adoption of slum upgrading and prevention strategies to contribute to improving of living conditions of slum dwellers in Namibian towns and cities. The implementation of Phase 2 in Namibia will strengthen community, city and national key stakeholders' capacities in participatory slum upgrading in Namibia, particularly in the selected cities/towns of Mbale, Kitgum and Mbarara thus adding value to the development of policy, institutional, legislative, and financial frameworks.

  • Implementation Phase: Phase II
  • Duration: 2008 – December 2015
  • Value: US$155,000
  • Donor: European Commission and, the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat
  • Implementing Partners: UN-Habitat and Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development 
  • Profile cities/ location: Mbale, Mbarara and Kitgum

 

 

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Madagascar

Overview

UN-Habitat has always been the privileged technical partner of the various Malagasy governments that have succeeded each other since 2005 in the field of land use planning, urban development and land tenure, but with UNDP as the main financial partner.

UN-HABITAT’s technical assistance has always been requested for support and advice in the development of land and urban management tools, in the development of policies/strategies at all territorial levels (regional, national interregional, intermunicipal and local), in capacity building and in the implementation of territorial management and planning mechanisms, jointly developed for harmonized spatial development and the strengthening of land use security.

“We hope that collaboration between UN Habitat and Madagascar will be strengthened so that we can benefit from support and that UN Habitat could provide us with research, funding and partner mobilization.”

Overview

The urban population of Madagascar is estimated at 6,900,000 inhabitants in 2014 if it was about 2,800,000 inhabitants in 1993. By 2036, it is estimated to reach more than 17.6 million. Thus, the urbanization rate has increased from 22% in 1993 to 37% in 2012 and is expected to reach 50% in 2036. In 1993, there were only about fifty cities (7 majors urban centers and 45 urban municipalities), there are in fact 172 cities, 72 of which are urban municipalities. These statistics show the rapid population growth in urban areas.

In this context of rapid and uncontrolled urbanization, most cities face many problems: social problems, inadequate infrastructure, lack of development services, increasing land pressure in large cities, dilapidated streets and sanitation networks, health problems due to air pollution, poor hygiene, etc. As a result, the poverty level is higher (66% in 2012) in the capital (Antananarivo) than in other cities (42%). This factor has contributed to the development of slums in Madagascar’s large and small cities. In 2013, the slum population is estimated at about 72%.

Urban numbers

Total Population (2018): 26,256,142

No. of Projects (2018-2019): 01

Urban Population (2018): 37.2%

Urban Growth Rate (2015-2020): 4,48%

Donors

UNDP (incl. one UN fund)
Kings College
International Organization for Migration
European Commission
Adaptation Fund Board

Contact

  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2015): US$ 2,391,360
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2015): 6 projects
  • Main donors: United Nations Trust fund for Human Security, UNDP Madagascar, European Commission, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), IBRD/World Bank
  • Implementing partners: UNICEF, OCHA, UNFPA, Deputy Prime Minister in charge   of Development and Planning; Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Economy and Industry, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Population, Urban district of Antananarivo, Grand TANA, urban and rural communes, FAO,COOPI, CARE, Bureau for Disaster Management (BNGRC) & National Institutes or Offices for Disaster Risk Management of Madagascar, City of Antananarivo, SADC DRR Unit, African Union, RIASCO (UN Coordination), UNISDR; European Union; ECHO; GFDRR; World Bank; OCHA; Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) DRR Unit; various academic institutions and NGOs operating in southern Africa.

General information

Capital:  Antananarivo

Major cities:  Toamasina, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga,  Toliara, Antsiranana,  Antanifotsy,  Ambovombe, Ambilobe.  

  • Population: 22.29 Million 
  • GDP: US$9.975 Billion 
  • GDP growth: 3.1% 
  • Urban population (annual %): 33% 
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 2.8% 
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 4.7% 
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 1.8% 

Source: World Bank 2012

UN-Habitat projects in Madagascar

Creation of a Public Space in Manakara

Located on the southeast coast of Madagascar, Manakara is a town of 37,000 inhabitants. Public spaces are poorly managed and maintained and not accessible to all; many  are used for commercial purposes. In addition, they are insufficient in number and in terms of spatial distribution; and no longer meet the needs of city dwellers. Using a participatory and inclusive approach, UN-Habitat will support the creation of a public space  - Parkway Manakarois - a recreational public space that is friendly and accessible to everyone and will contribute to improving the living conditions of local people.

Project duration: 2016 - ongoing
Value USD: 91,765
Donor: Mojang
Implementing Partners: Manakara Municipality

Human Security project for the prevention of violence and vulnerability reduction for the most vulnerable inhabitants of Antananarivo, Madagascar    

To improve security of vulnerable inhabitants of the selected neighborhoods of Antananarivo through community-empowerment, resilient buildings and protection mechanism for the most vulnerable especially women, children and youth    

  • Duration: May 2011 - December 2014    
  • Value: US$ 1,251,150    
  • United Nations Trust fund for Human Security   
  • Implementing partners: UNICEF, OCHA, UNFPA    
  • Location: 25 Neighbourhoods of the Municipality of Antananarivo and of peri-urban areas

 Territorial Planning and Development

Capacity development in urban planning and development at a local and municipal level, implementation of local urban development programmes, reduction of violence in urban and peri-urban areas and mobilization of internal resources and external financing for advocacy and communication.

  • Duration: January 2013 - December  2014    
  • Value: US$ 498,097
  • UNDP Madagascar
  • Implementing partners: Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Development and Planning; Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Economy and Industry, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Population, Urban district of Antananarivo, Grand TANA, urban and rural communes

 Regional Multi-Sectoral DRR Assistance Programme for Southern Africa (UN-Habitat Basic Infrastructure , Shelter and Urban Risk Assistance)  

Four main specific aspects are addressed through the UN-Habitat project: 1) Weak capitalization of practices and weak institutionalization at the Regional, National and Local level across and within the 3 countries. 2) Lack of instruments to train city managers and planners in DRR/M in Southern Africa and vulnerable cities (i.e. Karonga, Malawi; Antananarivo, Madagascar; Xai-Xai, Mozambique). 3) Need of technical support on disaster-resistant architectural solutions in the 3 countries by partnering agencies and NGOs. 4) Need to develop low-cost practices of reconstruction and retrofitting in affected areas of Mozambique (Gaza and Zambezia: Cyclone Funso, 2012)    

  • Duration: January 2013 - January 2014    
  • Value: US$ 256,413    
  • Donor: European Commission   
  • Implementing partners: FAO,COOPI, CARE    
  • Location: Regional project in Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique

 Regional Multi-Sectoral DRR Assistance Programme for Southern Africa (UN-Habitat Basic Infrastructure, Shelter and Urban Risk Assistance)  

Analysis of food security risks and vulnerabilities in hazard prone urban and peri-urban areas, and develop alternative tools for participatory planning, land use and building norms to address food security related issues    

  • Duration: July 2013 - November 2013    
  • Value: US$ 33,200    
  • Donor: Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA)   
  • Implementing partners: COOPI, CARE, Bureau for Disaster Management (BNGRC); City of Antananarivo, Madagascar; Regional Institutions: SADC DRR Unit, African Union; Regional partners: RIASCO (UN Coordination)    
  • Location: Regional project in Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique

Support the Establishment of a Technical Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Southern Africa (DIMSUR)    

The main project objective is to support the establishment of the DIMSUR with the mandate of providing DRR and CCA assistance and knowledge to address the needs of national programmes, and therefore reduce the vulnerability and build the resilience of communities to natural hazards.    

  • Duration: July 2013 - June 2015    
  • Value: US$ 202,500    
  • Donor: IBRD/World Bank   
  • Implementing partners: National Institutes or Offices for Disaster Risk Management of Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and Union of Comoros; UNISDR; European Union; ECHO; GFDRR; World Bank; FAO; OCHA; Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) DRR Unit; various academic institutions and NGOs operating in southern Africa    
  • Location: Regional project in Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique   

Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme

The Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme is being implemented with a focus on the development and adoption of inclusive policies and strategies for slum upgrading in line with the PSUP principles and contributing to the achievement of MDG targets 7 c and d. The Programme aims to strengthen community, city and national key stakeholders’ capacities in participatory slum upgrading in the Republic of Madagascar, particularly in the selected cities of Antananarivo, Moramanga and Manakara thus adding value to the development of policy, institutional, legislative, and financial frameworks.

  • Implementation Phase: Phase II
  • Duration: 02 September 2013 – 31 December 2015
  • Value: US$150000
  • Donor: European Commission and, the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat
  • Implementing Partners: UN-Habitat
  • Profile cities/ location: Antananarivo, Moramanga, Manakara

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An informal settlement in Madagascar. © UN-Habitat

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Since 1998, the UN-Habitat has implemented a number of projects in Ethiopia. Key areas of partnership include: Capacity Building for Sustainable Urban Development, Implementation of the Habitat Agenda, Integrating Local Development Planning and Slum Upgrading in Urban Policy,  Cities without Slums, Water for African Cities Programme - Phases I and II, Promoting Sustainable Transport Solutions for East Africa (SUSTRAN), Support to the improvement of Public Spaces in Addis Ababa,  Supporting the Ethiopian Cities Sustainable prosperity Goals (ECSPGs),  and Development of the State of Addis Ababa Report.

Impact

Challenges

Ethiopia is undergoing rapid urbanization. The country’s urban population is growing at more than five percent a year driven primarily by dramatic rural to urban migration. Key urban challenges include:

  • Lack of affordable housing;
  • Lack of strategic planning;
  • Uncontrolled spatial growth;
  • Lack of economic opportunities;
  • Increased traffic congestion;
  • Poor sanitation standards and lack of waste management strategy;

Inequality, urban unemployment, and urban poverty.

Donors and partners

The success of our work in Ethiopia is dependent on the successful partnership, particularly with regional and local authorities. UN-Habitat’s work on solid waste management is done together with the city administrations of Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar. The city government of Hawassa is also a crucial partner for the project related to the sustainable development of the city cluster. The type of partnership that UN-Habitat promotes in Ethiopia is to ensure local ownership and on the job training.

Contact

Aklilu Fikresilassie
Habitat Program Manager
Ethiopia Country Office
  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2013): US$ 3,631,600
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2013): 2 projects
  • Main donors: UNEP/GEF and Spain
  • Implementing partners: UNEP/GEF, UNEP/DTIE, ITDP, TRL, UITP, GIZ, World Bank, AFD

In the period between 2008-2013, UN-Habitat only had regional projects in Ethiopia.

General information

Capital: Addis Ababa

Major cities: Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Mek’ele, Gondar, Awasa

  • Population: 91.73 million
  • GDP: US$ 41.61 billion
  • GDP growth: 8.5%
  • Urban population (annual %): 17%
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 2.6%
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 4.1%
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 2.3%

Source: World Bank 2012

UN-Habitat projects in Ethiopia

Bus rapid transit stations, Addis Ababa

The rapid urbanisation in Ethiopia requires that urban infrastructure is built, operated and maintained in an integrated manner. The city administration has recognized that public space is inadequately and unsystematically addressed.  In this project, UN-Habitat will: • Support the revision of the master plan (mainly in the areas of urban transport planning, centrality and market hierarchy, and green spaces). • Conduct a public space survey and assessment of Addis Ababa. • Support the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) programmes by enhancing the stations and exchanges (interconnection points) as public spaces. • Implement at least 2 pilot projects targeting the BRT and LRT lines. • Provide design guidelines for the train and bus stations. • Provide capacity development and training to key city staff.

Project Duration: 2015 - ongoing
Value USD: 80,000
Donor: Mojang
Implementing Partners: City of Addis Ababa

Promoting Sustainable Transport Solutions for East African Cities (GEF-SUSTRAN)

Objective of the project: The project “Promoting Sustainable Transport Solutions for East African Cities” aims to reduce growth in private motorized vehicles, thus reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions in the three capital cities of Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya.

The overall goal of this project is to create the technical and institutional basis for implementing sustainable metropolitan transport networks and systems and establish a demonstration corridor for sustainable urban mobility. The project is expected to support the governments in providing safe, efficient, and equitable transport to all residents, rich and poor.

Service sectors covered by the project include:Transport,Planning ,Energy, and Legislation.

The methodology: The envisaged strategic response is to upgrade the public transport systems, implement improved non-motorized transport infrastructure (such as bicycle lanes and walkways) and apply travel demand management (e.g. parking reform) as well as spatial development strategies to reduce travel.

Starting with small steps in each city seems to be the most feasible approach. It is therefore the aim of this project to also support each government in establishing a first sustainable transport corridor, which can serve as a demonstration example and act as a catalyst towards expanding the proposed networks and measures throughout each city.

  • Duration:October 2010 to December 2016
  • Value: USD 7,335,000
    • Global Environment Facility (GEF) - USD 3,000,000;
    • Co-financing (UN-Habitat, UNEP, ITDP, World Bank Kampala - USD 3,485,000;
    • In kind (UN-Habitat, UNEP, ITDP, GTZ, TRL) - USD 850,000
  • Donor:Global Environment Facility (GEF)
  • Implementing Partners:UN-Habitat, UNEP, Governments of Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, through respective ministries. Institute for Transport and Development Policy (ITDP), Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), German Organisation for International Cooperation (GIZ), First African Bicycle Information Organisation (FABIO), Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) 

Promoting Sustainable Transport Solutions for East African Cities  

To create the technical and institutional basis for implementing metropolitan sustainable transport networks and systems and establish a demonstration corridor for sustainable mobility.    

  • Duration: January 2011 - December 2015    
  • Value: US$ 2,850,000    
  • Donor: UNEP/GEF Secretariat - Kenya   
  • Implementing partners: UNEP/GEF, UNEP/DTIE, ITDP, TRL, UITP, GTZ, WORLD BANK, AFD    
  • Location:Addis Ababa (part of regional project in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda)

Programme Empowering Urban Women Entrepreneurs Through Housing Development and Land Ownership in Ethiopia and Mozambique

To establish a revolving fund for affordable land and housing development; (ii) to implement a pilot housing project in a selected expansion area of Manica; and (iii) to establish a credit guarantee fund to facilitate the process.

  • Duration: April 2008 - December 2012   
  • Value: US$ 781,600    
  • Donor: Spain      
  • Location: part of regional project in Ethiopia and Mozambique

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Residents of Harar town in Ethiopia line up for water. © UN-Habitat

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Overview

UN-Habitat has more than 20 years’ presence in the DRC and long-lasting collaboration with both the Ministries of Urban Planning and Land Affairs, and the Provincial Government of the city-capital of Kinshasa. UN-Habitat programme in the DRC focuses on land reform and conflict mediation in Eastern DRC through the prevention and resolution of land conflicts for the strengthening of peace, stability and economic development.

Overview

The DRC will reach nearly 145 million inhabitants in 2050 (60 per cent urban residents and 40 per cent rural compared to 42 and 58 per cent in 2014). The challenge is to rethink the ideology of sustainable development in human settlements in order to promote a more concerted approach for a more coherent implementation of codes, regulations, policies and strategies at all institutional and spatial levels.

Urban numbers

Urban Population (2018): 44.5%

Urban Growth Rate (2015-2020): 4.53%

The urban population annual growth rate is 4.57%

Donors and partners

The UN-Habitat Land Program, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has received great support from various partners including the national and provincial governments, UN agencies such as UNHCR and UNDP, UCBC, etc.  Since 2012, in partnership with the UN-Habitat’s Regional Office for Africa and the Ministry of Land Affairs, the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) has been supporting the land reform process in the DRC. This by taking into account the dissemination of knowledge, the coordination of land actors, including technical and financial partners, by implementing pro-poor, gender, conflict-sensitive land tools. The partnership has also enabled the co-organization of workshops in North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri provinces on land related issues. 

The Christian Bilingual University of Congo (UCBC) supports UN-HABITAT/GLTN in the implementation of the participatory land-based community planning (PCFP). The objectives are to reduce land disputes in selected conflict affected zones through an integrated approach of land use planning and management based on both ownership and participation of a variety of stakeholders and institutional key actors.

While provincial governments in North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri have been instrumental in community mobilization, awareness raising and land mediation, UN-Habitat and GLTN have also helped them build capacity in technical areas such as Land Information System and supported them with necessary logistics/ equipements (drones, computers, offices).

Donors

United Kingdom
UNDP (incl. one UN fund)

Contact

Oumar SILLAH
Unit Leader, Land and Global Land Tool Network
Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch
  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2015): US$ 22,685,203
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2015): 11 projects
  • Main donors: UNDP, Canada and UNHCR, European Commission and the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat
  • Implementing partners: UNDP, UNHCR, MONUC, OCHA, PAM, FAO, UNOPS and external partners such as Search for Common Ground (SFCG) and Ministry of Land Affairs

UN-Habitat has been working mainly in North Kivu, Ituri, Bunia/Djugu, Mahagi and Masisi Territory, and the Equateur Province.

General information

Capital:  Kinshasa Major cities: the major cities of DRC are Bandundu, Bukavu,  Ilebo, Djokupunda, Goma, Isiro, Kalemie, Kananga, Kikwit, Kindu Kisangani, Kolwezi, Likasi, Lusanga, Lubumbash, Lukutu, Mbandaka, Mbanza-Ngungu and Moba. Democratic Republic of Congo is divided into various regional provinces and the cities are vital producers of minerals and natural resources.

 

  • Population: 65.71 million
  • GDP: US$ 17.2 billion
  • GDP growth: 7.2%
  • Urban population: 35%
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 2.7%
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 4.3%
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 1.9%

Source: UN-data 2013

UN-Habitat projects in DRC

Housing, Land And Property Interventions In Eastern DRC To facilitate returns of IDPs and refugees and improve land administration.

 

  • Duration: September 2008 - December 2013
  • Value: US$ 8,381,669
  • Donor: UNDP Pooled Fund
  • Location: North Kivu & Ituri
  • Implementing partners: UNHCR, MONUC, OCHA,  SFCG

  Housing, Land And Property Interventions In Eastern DRC To facilitate returns of IDPs and refugees and improve land administration.

  • Duration: September - December 2013
  • Value: US$ 1,137,000
  • Donor: UNHCR

  Housing, Land and Property Interventions in Eastern DRC To facilitate returns of IDPs and refugees in North Kivu and in Ituri.

  • Duration: January 2011 - January 2014
  • Value: US$ 7,281,240
  • Location: North Kivu

  Prevention, Mediation and Follow-Up of Land Based Conflicts in Djugu,Mweso and Masisi ( Eastern DRC )   

  • Duration: July 2012 - December 2014
  • Value: US$ 425,640
  • Donor: UNDP MDTF
  • Location: North Kivu, Bunia/Djugu and Mahagi territories
  • Implementing partners: UNHCR

  Support for sustainable reintegration of returning IDPs through prevention and mediation of land conflicts

  • Duration: January 2013 - December 2013
  • Value: US$ 296,354
  • Donor: UNDP DRC
  • Location: Equateur Province
  • Implementing partners: SFCG

  Support for sustainable reintegration of returning IDPs through prevention and mediation of land conflicts

  • Duration: August 2013 - December 2014
  • Value: US$ 580,000
  • Donor: UNDP MDTF
  • Location: Equateur Province
  • Implementing partners: SFCG

  Prevention et resolution des conflits fonciers dans les zones de deplacement et de retour en territoire de Masisi (axes Sake-Mweso et sake-Nyabiondo), Province du Nord Kivu, RD Congo    

  • Duration: September 2013 - August 2015
  • Value: US$ 618,164
  • Donor: UNDP MDTF
  • Location: Masisi Territory
  • Implementing partners: UNHCR, UNDP, MONUSCO

  Programme de securisation fonciere integree pour la reintegration et la relance communautaire a l'est de la RDC.    

  • Duration: September 2013 - August 2015; January 2013 - May 2015
  • Value: US$ 643,997; US$ 467,290 respectively
  • Donor: UNDP MDTF
  • Location: Bunia, Djugu and Mahagi territories
  • Implementing Partners: The Provincial Ministries on Lands Affairs; NGO AJP (Action Justice Paix); The Land Administration; The Ituri Lands Commission ; UN agencies (UNHCR) and Mission (MONUSCO-CAS); STAREC, FAO, UNDP, Provincial Government

  Housing, Land and Property Interventions in Eastern DRC to Facilitate Return of IDPs and Refugees and Improve the Land Administration  

  • Duration: January 2010 - December 2012
  • Value: US$ 1,499,378
  • Donor: Canada
  • Location: Implementing partners: UNHCR, MONUC, Ministry of Land Affairs

  Housing, Land and Property Interventions in Eastern DRC    

  • Duration: October 2010 - December 2012
  • Value: US$ 921,761
  • Donor: UNDP DRC
  • Implementing partners: UNHCR, PAM, FAO, PNUD, UNOPS

  Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme

The Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme is being implemented with a focus on the development and adoption of inclusive policies and strategies for slum upgrading in line with the PSUP principles and contributing to the achievement of MDG 7 c and d. The Programme aims to strengthen community, city and national key stakeholders’ capacities in participatory slum upgrading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo particularly in the selected city of Kinshasa, in the neighborhood of Masina, thus adding value to the development of policy, institutional, legislative, and financial frameworks, through the implementation of a participatory pilot project.

  • Implementation Phase: Phase III
  • Duration: 29 March 2014 – 31 December 2015
  • Value: US$900,000
  • Donor: European Commission and, the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat, Gouvernement Provincial de la Ville de Kinshasa
  • Implementing Partners: UN-Habitat
  • Profile cities/ location: Kinshasa (District of Masina)

 

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Comoros

Overview

UN-Habitat has an active role in the Union of Comoros since 2012, regarding projects related to urban resilience, urban planning, policy and post-disaster recovery. The Union of Comoros is composed by small islands and is located in an area prone to natural hazards, making urban settlements even more vulnerable in this country.

UN-Habitat works in close relationship with the government of Comores, through MATUAFTT (Ministère de l’Aménagement du Territoire, de l’Urbanisme, chargé des affaires Foncières et des Transports et des Terres de l’Union), as per the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2020. UN-Habitat has since 2017 developed a strong partnership with 2 local authorities, through the implementation of the Plan d’Aménagement du Grand Moroni and the City RAP programme for resilient urban planning.

UN-Habitat works directly with the DGSC (Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile), for matters related to disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. This relation is mainstreamed in the scope of the DiMSUR (Disaster Risk Management, Sustainability and Urban Resilience).

Overview

The Union of Comoros is included on the SIDS (Small Islands Developing States) and presents a unique biodiversity. The main island of Grand Comore is built on an active volcano, with most cities located on the coast, trapped between the volcano and sea.

Currently 70% of the population is living in informal settlements vulnerable to hazards, such as cyclones, earthquakes, landslide, flooding and sea level rise, phenomenon that is potentialized by the lack of urban planning and endorsement of DRM rules and regulations at national and city level.

City Resilience Frameworks for Action: The main cities of the Union of Comoros (Moroni and Fomboni) received the participatory planning approach to build City Resilient Action Plans. This process is inclusive and integrates several stakeholders from the municipal level (local communities, municipal focal points, non-governmental organizations.

The UN-Habitat assisted in the building of Urban Climate Resilience in south-Eastern Africa Adaptation Fund (Adaptation Fund), implementation of CityRAP in Moroni (2018) and Fomboni (2019), the development of a Climate Change Mitigation Action Plan (2019) and the Moroni Climate Change Adaptation Plan (2019).

In 2020, activities related to the implementation of the Adaptation Fund will take place in Comoros, more specifically in Moroni, regarding improved drainage, water supply, support for waste management and early alert system for flooding. Components for the national level in terms of tools and guideline for disaster risk management will also be developed.

UN-Habitat is also developing a World Bank proposal for the post-cyclone Kenneth reconstruction, in partnership with the Government. The project aims to support the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Town Planning and Housing to implement the activities defined in the framework of post-Kenneth reconstruction and the resilience project, mainly in terms of institutional strengthening, planning and construction standard, as well as the

Urban numbers

Urban Population (2018): 29.0%

Urban Growth Rate (2015-2020): 2.87%

The urban population annual growth rate is

Donors

Adaptation Fund Board
  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2013): US$ 202,500
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2013): 1 project
  • Main donors: IBRD/World Bank
  • Implementing partners: National Institutes or Offices for Disaster Risk Management of Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and Union of Comoros; UNISDR; European Union; ECHO; GFDRR; World Bank; FAO; OCHA; Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) DRR Unit; various academic institutions and NGOs operating in southern Africa

General information

Capital: Moroni

Major cities: Grande Comore, Moutsamoudou, Fomboni, Domoni, Sima, Ouani, Mirontsi, Mkiriwadjumoi, Koni-Djodjo, Moya

  • Population: 717,500
  • GDP: US$595.9 Million
  • GDP growth: 3.0%
  • Urban population (annual %): 28%
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 2.4%
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 2.8%
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 2.3%

Source: World Bank 2012

UN-Habitat projects in Comoros

Support the Establishment of a Technical Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Southern Africa (DIMSUR)    

The main project objective is to support the establishment of the DIMSUR with the mandate of providing DRR and CCA assistance and knowledge to address the needs of national programmes, and therefore reduce the vulnerability and build the resilience of communities to natural hazards.    

  • Duration: July 2013 - June 2015    
  • Value: US$ 202,500
  • Donor: IBRD/World Bank   
  • Implementing partners: national institutes or offices for disaster risk management of Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and Union of Comoros; UNISDR; European Union; ECHO; GFDRR; World Bank; FAO; OCHA; Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) DRR Unit; various academic institutions and NGOs operating in southern Africa    
  • Location: regional project in Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique

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Burundi

Overview

Active collaboration between UN-Habitat and the Republic of Burundi began in 2016 even though the agency has no staff in the country. Between 2007 and 2012, the collaboration led to the development of a National Urban Development and Housing Policy. Projects such as Safer Bujumbura, on water and sanitation, and the PSUP products of that collaboration thanks to donors and development actors such as UNDP, GIZ, the Lake Victoria Initiative, and the European Union.

In November 2019, a two-day multi-stakeholder meeting was held to examine the challenges of urbanization in Burundi, financing strategies for sustainable urbanization and the mobilization of public, private and community actors for participation in the 10 World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi.

In addition, the country is currently chairing the subcommittee on housing of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee No. 8 that has been tasked to develop Model Law on Housing, Urban Development and Human Settlements, which will be an instrument for strengthening the implementation and reporting of the New Urban Agenda in Africa; this process is led by the African Union, ECA and UN-Habitat. It is in this context that Burundi hosted the sub-committee meeting in April 2019 and supported the Entebbe Workshop on the finalization of the Harmonized Regional Framework for the Implementation and Monitoring of the New Urban Agenda in Africa.

Overview

The Republic of Burundi is small landlocked country in East-Africa Bujumbura is the Capital city and just about 13.4% of the total population of the country live in the urban area, compared to the total land area, the Republic of Burundi remains one of the most densely populated countries in Africa with 470 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Access to water and sanitation remains very low and less than 5% of the population has access to electricity (including 52.1% of urban households and 2% of rural households).

Urban numbers

Urban Population (2019): 13.4%

Urban Growth Rate (2015-2020): 5.68%

The urban population annual growth rate is
  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2015): US$ 678,600
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2015): 2 project
  • Main donors: UNEP/GEF Secretariat - Kenya, European Commission and, the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat
  • Implementing partners: UNEP/GEF Secretariat - Kenya

General information

Capital:   Bujumbura Major Cities:  Bujumbura, Muyinga, Ruyigi, Gitega, Ngozi, Rutana, Bururi, Makamba, Kayanza, Muramvya

  • Population: 9.85 Million
  • GDP: US$2,472 Billion
  • GDP growth: 4.0%
  • Urban population (annual %): 11%
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 3.2%
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 11%
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 2.9%

Source: World Bank 2012

UN-Habitat projects in Burundi

Lake Victoria Region Water and Sanitation Initiative PHASE II - Training and Capacity Building Component

Objective of the project

  1. To provide efficient and timely implementation of programme activities
  2. To enhance community participation in ownership of programme activities, thereby empowering them for sustainability of the programme facilities and outcome/benefits
  3. To ensure the financial and operational sustainability of the programme investments
  4. To ensure that the poverty reduction and public health benefits of the programme are fully realized

Methodology

The project is developed around the following methodologies:  

  1. Programme management to ensure local stakeholder participation, timely and efficient delivery of programme outputs and an effective monitoring, quality assurance and evaluation system.
  2. Institutional capacity of service providers to ensure the efficient delivery of water, sanitation and refuse collection and disposal services and the long term sustainability of programme investments.
  3. Hygiene promotion and sanitation to maximize the public health benefits of the programme, strengthen local structures to manage public sanitation programmes and promote options for financing mechanisms for accessing to household sanitation.
  4. Urban catchment management to reduce environmental degradation and contribute to the long term sustainability of water resources.
  5. Monitoring and evaluation system to ensure gender mainstreaming in water and sanitation programmes and provision of services to the poor.

Service sectors covered by the project include:Water, Sanitation, Solid Waste management, and Environment.

  • Duration:April 2011 to December 2016
  • Value: USD 4,244,443
  • Donor:African Development Bank
  • Implementing Partners:UN-Habitat, East Africa Community through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), Governments of Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda through respective ministries.

Hands on training on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for youth empowerment

Project Location:Bujumbura,Burundi .

Objective of the Project

To involve the youth in the green economy that is contributing to climate change mitigation.Modules covered include:

  • Conducting energy audits
  • Green building and passive building designs
  • Tubular biogas digester systems
  • Improved cook stoves and gasifier stoves
  • Sustainable charcoal briquette production to substitute charcoal and firewood
  • Assembling and installation of solar bulb lights

Service sectors covered by the project include: energy access, buildings, academia, policy and legislation, housing finance.

  • Duration: As need arises– on going
  • Value: in- kind (staff time)
  • Donor: UN-Habitat,
  • Implementing Partners: UN-Habitat Urban energy Unit

Promoting Energy Efficiency in Building in Eastern Africa

Objective of the project

The project seeks to mainstream energy efficiency into the existing legislation; and, to build on ongoing initiatives and develop an energy efficiency regulatory system for new and existing buildings. The project will also focus on green architecture, with the emphasis on effective policies, regulations and standards that integrate energy efficiency into building design.

Service sectors covered by the project include: energy access, buildings, academia, policy and legislation, housing finance.

The methodology: The project is developed around the following methodologies: Establishment of a benchmarking on energy use in building, capacity building of practitioners and professionals of the building industry; review of the building regulations and standards; development of tools and establishment of financial mechanism for promotion sustainable building design. Working with the national and local governments as well as training institutions and the private sector.

  • Duration:August 2011 to December 2016
  • Value: USD 15,276,288(Global Environment Facilities (GEF) USD 2,793,000; UN-Habitat (in kind) USD 400,000; Governments (in kind) USD 12,083,288)
  • Donor: Global Environment Facilities, and UN-Habitat,
  • Implementing Partners:UN-Habitat, UNEP and Governments of Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and Rwanda through respective ministries.

Promoting Energy Efficiency in Buildings in East Africa (PrEEBEA)     To mainstream energy efficiency measures into housing policies, building codes, municipal by-laws and building practices in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi) in order to achieve considerable avoidance of HG emissions as a result of improved buildings and building practices; leading to more efficient use of electricity and thus to expand the electricity supply to satisfy the increasing demand by both residential and economic productive activities of the partner countries.

  • Duration: August 2011 - December 2015
  • Value: US$ 558,600
  • Donor: UNEP/GEF Secretariat - Kenya
  • Implementing partners: UNEP and GEF
  • Location: regional project in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme

The Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme is being implemented with a focus on the development and adoption of inclusive policies and strategies for slum upgrading in line with the PSUP principles and contributing to the achievement of MDG targets 7 c and d. The Programme aims to strengthen community, city and national key stakeholders’ capacities in participatory slum upgrading in the Republic of Burundi, particularly in the selected cities of Bujumbura, Ngozi and Rutana, thus adding value to the development of policy, institutional, legislative, and financial frameworks.

  • Implementation Phase: Phase II
  • Duration: 17 June 2014 – 31 December 2015
  • Value: US$120000
  • Donor: European Commission and, the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat
  • Profile cities/ location: Bujumbura, Ngozi , Rutana

Water and Sanitation Trust Fund Implementation of Training and Capacity Building Activities Under the Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation Programme Phase II (East Africa Regional Project)

  • Duration: December 2011 – December 2016
  • Value: US$4,244,445
  • Donor: African Development Bank
  • Implementing Partners: East African Community (EAC);African Development Bank (AfDB);Government of Burundi;Government of Tanzania;Government of Rwanda;Government of Kenya;Government of Uganda;

 

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Cabo Verde

Overview

UN-Habitat Cabo Verde works with the Government, local authorities and civil society in general through programs and projects registered under the United Nations cooperation program to promote the inclusion of the new urbanization agenda in the development of the country; cooperate in the formulation of policies and strategies as well as sensitize the population to urban resilience and citizenship and implements the PSUP III.

Overview

Currently, it is estimated that 68% of the country’s population live in the urban environment. The rate of population growth has reached its peak between 1995 and 2005, with 3.49%; in the following decade, there was an increase of 1.88% of annual average. It is estimated that, in 2030, 73% of the country’s population will be urban. These large urban centers are mostly informal neighborhoods without urban facilities, with precarious residences, dominated by unfinished construction of cement blocks, occupation of unstable slopes and riverbeds.

Urban numbers

Urban Population (2018): 65.7%

Urban Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.97%

The urban population annual growth rate is 1.97%

Donors and partners

 

For an impactful performance from the point of view of results, UN-Habitat Cape Verde depends on successful partnerships, especially with national government and local authorities. UN-Habitat identifies and mobilizes several local partners who can contribute to promote the inclusion of the new urban agenda in the development of the country, such as the private sector and academia. In addition, UN-Habitat guarantees the participation of communities and civil society in the decision-making process

Donors

United Nations Trust Fund For Human Security
Kings College
Cabo Verde
Adaptation Fund Board

Contact

Janice Helena da Silva
National UN-Habitat Programme Coordinator
UN-Habitat Cabo Verde
  • Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2015): US$ 396,860
  • Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2015): 3 projects
  • Main donors: One UN Fund & Cape Verde
  • Implementing partners: Ministere de la decentralisation, de l'habitat, et de l'amenagement du territore, Municipalites de Praia, Sal et Santa Cruz, MAHOT Association of Municipalities of Cape Verde, National Association of Architects

 

General information

 

Capital: Praia

Major cities: Mindelo, São Filipe, Assomada, Espargos,

  • Population: 494,400
  • GDP: US$1.827 Billion
  • GDP growth: 2.5%
  • Urban population (annual %): 63%
  • Population growth rate (average annual %): 0.8%
  • Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 2.0%
  • Rural population growth rate (average annual %): -1.2%

Source: World Bank 2012

 

 

UN-Habitat projects in Cape Verde

 

Cape Verde Local Urban Development Programme (One UN programme)    

To strengthen local authorities' capacities to promote local democracy, urban security and safety and local economic development.

  • Duration: July 2009 to December 2012    
  • Value: US$ 211,860    
  • Donor: One UN Fund  
  • Implementing partners: Ministere de la Decentralisation, de l'Habitat, et de l'Amenagement du Territore, Municipalites de Praia, Sal et Santa Cruz

 

Supporting the Implementation of the National Programme for Urban Development and Economic Empowerment Cities - Cape Verde    

The objective of this project is to support the implementation of the National Programme for Urban Development and Empowerment of Cities (NPUDEC) in Cape Verde through specialized technical assistance, resource mobilization and advocacy. In this sense, the project expects to provide the MAHOT with effective tools for starting the implementation of the NPUDEC and collaborate with the government and cooperation partners in mobilizing and establishing proper financing mechanisms of the NPUDEC.  

  • Duration: November 2013 to October 2014    
  • Value: US$ 50,000    
  • Donor: Cape Verde    
  • Implementing partners: MAHOT, Association of Municipalities of Cape Verde, National Association of Architects    
  • Location: all the municipalities of Cape Verde

 

Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme

The Programme aims to strengthen community, city and national key stakeholders’ capacities in participatory slum upgrading in the Republic of Cape Verde, particularly in the selected cities of Praia, Pedra Badejo and Espargos, thus adding value to the development of policy, institutional, legislative, and financial frameworks.

  • Duration: 2008 – December 2015    
  • Value:US$135,000    
  • Donor: European Commission and, the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Secretariat    
  • Implementing partners: UN – Habitat and the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Planning
  • Location: Cities of Praia, Pedra Badejo and Espargos

 

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AFRICA MAKES REGIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO GLOBAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Abuja, 19 May 2014: Attendees at a regional conference on disaster risk reduction in Nigeria have made recommendations for input to the upcoming World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in March 2015.

Emerging from the Special Session on 'Building Urban Resilience' organised by UN-Habitat, at the 5th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Abuja, Nigeria, city governments and stakeholders have recommended several critical inputs in order to reduce the risk to the continent of the impact of disasters, both natural and man-made.

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