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Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
Annual Report
Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
In a world grappling with crises, cities emerge as pivotal agents of change. UN-Habitat’s 2023 report underscores the urgent need for urban transformation to tackle issues ranging from climate change to inequality,… 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
European Union Funding to UN-Habitat 2014-2020
Activities Report
European Union Funding to UN-Habitat 2014-2020
2022
This report provides an overview of the cooperation between the European Union and UN-Habitat over from 2014-2020 which corresponds to the EU’s last Multiannual Financial Framework. It provides key data on funding received by UN-Habitat for programmes around the world and gives impact stories from a selection of programmes. It also outlines next steps for cooperation.
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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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Voluntary Local Review - A Bridge Between Global Goals and Local Reality
2022
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Roles and Functioning of Regional Technical Offices – Assessment Report
Technical Report
Roles and Functioning of Regional Technical Offices – Assessment Report
2022
The aim of the RTO is to guide the union to move from emergency response to recovery planning by providing technical and engineering assistance in municipal projects, as well as by supporting decision-making processes, enhancing service delivery, and addressing governance issues at the regional level.
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Standard Operating Manual for Regional Technical Offices
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Standard Operating Manual for Regional Technical Offices
2022
The aim of the RTO is to guide the union to move from emergency response to recovery planning by providing technical and engineering assistance in municipal projects, as well as by supporting decision-making processes, enhancing service delivery, and addressing governance issues at the regional level.
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Exit Strategy for Regional Technical Offices
Policy and Strategy
Exit Strategy for Regional Technical Offices
2022
The aim of the RTO is to guide the union to move from emergency response to recovery planning by providing technical and engineering assistance in municipal projects, as well as by supporting decision-making processes, enhancing service delivery, and addressing governance issues at the regional level.
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Blockchain for Urban Development – Guidance for Urban Managers
2021
The paper discusses blockchain’s unique features in relation to urban development and explores potential applications of blockchain in addressing challenges related to sustainable urbanization as well as the risks and challenges associated with its implementation. A key argument of the paper is that, like many technologies, blockchain itself is not a panacea for addressing sustainability challenges in urban areas and must be adopted whilst integrating human-centered approaches and robust busines
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A Guide: Leveraging Multi-Level Governance Approaches to Promote Health Equity
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
A Guide: Leveraging Multi-Level Governance Approaches to Promote Health Equity
2021
UN-Habitat works in over 90 countries to promote transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance, and collaborative action. UN-Habitat has developed this Guide to provide knowledge and resources on the multi-level governance strategies and tools that government at all levels (national, regional and local) can utilize for emergency health preparedness and the achievement of health equity.
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Towards a new generation of Voluntary Local Reviews: Connecting VLRs and VNRs
Activities Report
Towards a new generation of Voluntary Local Reviews: Connecting VLRs and VNRs
2021
Final report of the global Expert Group Meeting “Towards a new generation of Voluntary Local Reviews: Connecting VLRs and VNRs” held 23 and 24 February 2021, organized by UN-Habitat, UCLG and the support of Madrid City Council (Spain).
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Statement by Colombia
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Statement by the African Group
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Actions to improve the internal management, policies and procedures of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme
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Actions taken by UNHabitat to strengthen protection against sexual exploitation and abuse and against sexual harassment (PSEA/SH) in the workplace
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Implementation of the UN Development System Reform in UN-Habitat
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Update on the implementation of all the resolutions adopted by the United Nations Habitat Assembly of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme
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Preparations for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum
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Report of the Executive Director on normative and operational activities of UN-Habitat
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Update on the draft work programme of UN-Habitat and the draft budget of the United Nations Habitat and Human Settlements Foundation for 2025
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