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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
Monitoring and Evaluating National Urban Policy: A Guide - Cover
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Monitoring and Evaluating National Urban Policy: A Guide
2020
Good monitoring and evaluation (M&E) establishes clear links between past, present and future initiatives and development results. Monitoring and evaluation can help an organization extract relevant information from past and ongoing activities that can be used as the basis for programmatic fine-tuning, reorientation and future planning: This includes establishing a baseline or database to monitor against objectives, outputs (throughout the policy process) and outcomes. Without effective…
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The Human Rights Impact Assessment Mechanism and Local Outline Plans in the So-called "Area C", West Bank, Palestine: Guidelines for Implementation for Planners - Cover
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The Human Rights Impact Assessment Mechanism and Local Outline Plans in the So-called "Area C", West Bank, Palestine: Guidelines for Implementation for Planners
2020
The Human Rights Impact Assessment Mechanism (HRIAM) has been designed as a monitoring tool for spatial planning in Area C of the West Bank. The HRIAM introduces a methodology which maximizes the advantages of spatial planning for ensuring human and humanitarian rights through communal or¬ganization and steadfastness; planning coherence at the local, regional and national levels; and ensures that the implementation of collective rights in the long run are not un-dermined by short-term…
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Integrating health in urban and territorial planning: sourcebook for urban leaders, health and planning professionals - cover
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Integrating health in urban and territorial planning: A sourcebook for urban leaders, health and planning professionals
2020
This sourcebook identifies a comprehensive selection of existing resources and tools to support the incorporation of health into UTP, including advocacy frameworks, entry points and guidance, as well as tools and illustrative case studies. It does not provide prescriptions for specific scenarios – these should be determined by context, people and available resources.
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2019 Annual Report: Somalia Country Programme - cover
Annual Report
2019 Annual Report: Somalia Country Programme
2020
This report highlights UN-Habitat’s 2019 work with the federal government, and its Member States in responding to the Somalia National Development Plan priorities and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDG 11) and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda (NUA). Working as a member of the UN County team, UN-Habitat’s interventions are underpinned by the agency’s core normative programming on inclusive and sustainable development of cities.
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Country Brief-Jordan
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Country Brief - Jordan
2020
UN-Habitat envisions well-planned, well-governed, resilient and efficient cities and human settlements, with adequate housing, infrastructure, and universal access to employment and basic services. Its programmes and projects are designed to help policy-makers and local communities get to grips with human settlements and urban issues to achieve sustainable urban development to all.
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Global State of metropolis expert group meeting report
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Global State of Metropolis 2020: Expert Group Meeting Report
2020
Abu Dhabi’s Experts Group Meeting on the Global State of Metropolis followed the international dialogue settled in Medellin in October 2019 between development actors to propose and define conceptual approaches, methodologies, contents, case studies and inspiring experiences for structuring a global report on metropolitan management and development.
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Evaluation du plan de développement urbain Conakry
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Evaluation du plan de développement urbain Conakry
2020
Le présent rapport examine la mise en œuvre du Plan de développement urbain (PDU) de la ville de Conakry élaboré en 1989 qui proposait les actions d’aménagement de la ville. Cette évaluation a pour but de paver la voie pour l’élaboration du schéma directeur d’urbanisme du Grand Conakry.

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Technical Report
Report on Sustainable Competitiveness of Cities Worldwide(2018-2019)
2019
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Technical Report
Report on Sustainable Competitiveness of Cities Worldwide(2019-2020)
2019
The Global Urban Competitiveness Report(GUCR) is a cooperative research conducted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and UN-Habitat focusing on sustainable urban competitiveness, urban land and urban finance. Led by Mr. Marco Kamiya and Prof. Ni Pengfei, the project is participated by experts from CASS, UNHabitat and well-known scholars in relevant fields.
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Statement by Egypt
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Statement by Argentina
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Statement by South Africa
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Statement and Speech
Opening statement of the Acting Executive Director of UN-Habitat at the first session of the Executive Board for 2024
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Statement by India
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Statement by Egypt
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Statement by G77+China
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Statement by Colombia
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