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REPORTS, GUIDES, DECLARATIONS and more...
Browse through UN-HABITAT’s library of reports, resolutions, declarations, training materials and best practices, by theme, or view them alphabetically and chronologically |
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“A New Strategy to Close the Gender Divide,” printed in Urban World (July 2009) |
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The combined impact of rapid urbanisation, climate change and global economic downturn is creating further inequalities between men and women in cities, especially among the poor. UN-HABITAT’s new Gender Equality Action Plan is helping to address these inequalities.
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A Rapid Gender Assessment Of The Cities Of Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, India |
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A Rapid Gender Assessment of the water and sanitation services in the four cities was undertaken by our partner Mahila Chetna Manch, a non-governmental organisation based in Bhopal. It forms the basis of gender mainstreaming strategy for water and sanitation initiatives in these cities. The assessment highlights the critical need for gender disaggregated data in water supply and sanitation services, and the importance of gender-sensitive indicators and gender audits to properly inform water and sanitation policies and strategies. ...
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A Rapid Gender Assessment Of The Cities Of Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, India |
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A Rapid Gender Assessment of the water and sanitation services in the four cities was undertaken by our partner Mahila Chetna Manch, a non-governmental organisation based in Bhopal. It forms the basis of gender mainstreaming strategy for water and sanitation initiatives in these cities. The assessment highlights the critical need for gender disaggregated data in water supply and sanitation services, and the importance of gender-sensitive indicators and gender audits to properly inform water and sanitation policies and strategies.
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A Strategy Paper On Working With Parliamentarians |
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Human settlements is a State subject; every State is responsible for the formulation of policy with regard to programmes and approaches for effective implementation of human settlements schemes, particularly those pertaining to the poor, marginalized and disadvantaged of society.
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A Synthesis Report of Rapid Gender and Pro-Poor Assessments in the 17 Cities of the Water for African Cities (WAC) II Programme |
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This Report is a synthesis report of the participatory and Rapid Gender Assessment (RGA) Reports that were conducted in the 17 cities of the Water for African Cities (WAC) II Programme. They represent the first stage of the Gender Mainstreaming Strategy Initiative of the WAC. The RGA Reports provide the baseline data and priority recommendations for pro-poor gender mainstreaming of the WAC programmes of the cities. The Reports are the result of the work of the following Gender and Water Alliance (GWA) Facilitators, the RGA Teams, and the women and men in slums and informal settlements in each respective city Many thanks to all of them for the effort and commitment they put into their Reports.
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A Synthesis Report of Rapid Gender and Pro-Poor Assessments in the 17 Cities of the Water for African Cities (WAC) II Programme |
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This Report is a synthesis report of the participatory and Rapid Gender Assessment (RGA) Reports that were conducted in the 17 cities of the Water for African Cities (WAC) II Programme. They represent the first stage of the Gender Mainstreaming Strategy Initiative of the WAC. The RGA Reports provide the baseline data and priority recommendations for pro-poor gender mainstreaming of the WAC programmes of the cities. The Reports are the result of the work of the following Gender and Water Alliance (GWA) Facilitators, the RGA Teams, and the women and men in slums and informal settlements in each respective city Many thanks to all of them for the effort and commitment they put into their Reports.
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Access to Transport for the Urban Poor in Asia, 27-29 May 2009, Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
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Advisory Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) - Mission Report to Greater London, UK Final Draft for Revision by AGFE Secretariat 21-24 April 2009 |
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Advisory Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) - Mission Report to New Orleans, U.S. - 26-31 July 2009 |
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Advisory Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) - Mission Report to the Dominican Republic 8 - 13 March 2005 |
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Advisory Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) - Mission to Istanbul, Republic of Turkey - 8-11 June 2009 |
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Advisory Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) - Report Mission to Argentina - 2-9 August 2009 |
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Article on Cities and Violence (CEPAL), by Laura Petrella and Franz Vanderschueren |
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La delincuencia se ha constituido en un serio problema, en los últimos 20 años, en la mayoría de las ciudades de los países desarrollados y en las áreas urbanas de los países en desarrollo que, en muchos casos, han experimentado también un fuerte aumento demográfico. Además, la delincuencia se sitúa en un contexto de globalización del crimen organizado y del tráfico y consumo de drogas.
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Asia-Pacific Regional Strategy 2011-2015 |
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The goal of the strategy is to develop a regional advocacy, capacity-building, and knowledge networking support platform to enhance climate change resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions of 300 cities in the Asia-Pacific region by 2015.
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Assessment of City Development Strategies In Lake Victoria Region Reviewed |
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Sida has since 2002 supported a programme aiming at introducing holistic, participatory planning methods in urban settlements on the shores of Lake Victoria, facilitated by UN-HABITAT (“City Development Strategies”, CDS). UN-HABITAT has implemented the first and second phase of the project aimed at mobilizing city authorities along Lake Victoria, and other stakeholders to develop a regional framework for laying out City Development Strategies. The first phase introduced the methodology of CDS in three cities: Kisumu (Kenya), Kampala (Uganda), and Musoma (Tanzania). The second phase extended the programme to Homa Bay (Kenya), Entebbe (Uganda) and Bukoba (Tanzania).
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Assessment of Lake Victoria Region Water and Sanitation Initiative LVWATSAN |
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The development objective of the project is to support secondary urban centres in the Lake Victoria Region to enable them to achieve the water and sanitation related MDG’s and, generally, to contribute to an equitable and sustainable development – economic, social and environmental – of the Lake Victoria Region, to the benefit of the people living in the area.
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Assessment of the UN-Habitat Slum Upgrading Facility (SUF) |
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This report is based on (i) a review of the original feasibility study and all relevant documents that were prepared during the design phase, including (but not limited to) the operations manual, scoping papers, trip reports, country strategy papers, progress reports, budget proposals and proposals by the winning consortium for the Slum upgrading Pilot teams.
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Brazil - Charter of Commitment of Cities for secure tenure and urban governance |
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Within the City Charter, the enormous challenge presented by the millions of Brazilians who have no access to urban land or housing, except through informal and often illegal means, along with self-help housing, which is often precarious and insecure, is recognized. The “favela” phenomenon is highlighted; and the lack of basic services and social infrastructure is discussed. High tax rates existing in Brazilian cities and the implications for the most excluded segments of the population is confirmed. The environmental implications, regional polarities, small-scale infrastructure investments, are also highlighted
Country: Brazil |
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Brazil - Direito À Moradia No Brasil |
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Todos têm o direito a um lugar adequado para viver. Isto significa que todas as pessoas têm o direito humano a uma moradia segura e confortável, localizada em um ambiente saudável que promova a qualidade de vida dos moradores e da comunidade.
Country: Brazil |
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Brazil - Highlights from the two Global Campaigns:Secure Tenure and Urban Governance31 October 2003 CT |
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The Regional Strategy 2000s and the Action Plan for 2003 were developed in January and sent to all partners for approval and action. These documents were sent to the Regional Technical Secretariat of MINURVI in February 2003 for dissemination among the members. Emphasis was made on the importance of follow up by the partners, especially the Regional Action Committee, of which MINURVI is a member. MINURVI´s full commitment is essential for the promotion of the Campaigns´ goals and activities at the local, national and regional level.
Country: Brazil |
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Brazil- Aide-Memoire : Third Meeting Of The Regional Action Committee For The Global Campaigns On Secure Tenure And Urban Governance: |
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The Chief of ROLAC welcomed the participants to the meeting emphasising the need to build on the achievements of 2000-2002, aiming at developing key products, scaling-up, innovation in urban management and support to processes contributing to building citizenship. He encouraged the participants to review those Campaign strategies that are proving to be successful and to identify the basic elements for the formulation of a Joint Action Plan for 2003. He stressed the need to promote convergence between the different stakeholders and their programmes and activities, making the most optimal use of the opportunities available to promote the Campaigns within the region.
Country: Brazil |
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Bulletin foncier N° 02, Goma Republique Democratique du Congo |
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La question foncière a toujours été au coeur de l’instabilité politique dans l’Est de la RDC. Aujourd’hui, des inquiétudes se dégagent par rapport à la gestion des crises et des conflits fonciers dans le contexte de stabilisation et de reconstruction. C’est dans le but d’éviter que la terre ne redevienne source de violence que 4 résolutions avaient été prises en rapport avec la problématique foncière lors de la Conférence de Goma du 06 au 23 janvier 2008.
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) |
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Bulletin foncier N° 03, Goma Republique Democratique du Congo |
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La signature des accords tripartites (RDC, Rwanda et le HCR), le 17 Février 2010, portant sur le rapatriement de plus 50 000 réfugiés congolais à partir du Rwanda, suscite plus de crainte que d’enthousiasme envers certaines communautés dans les territoires de Masisi et de Rutshuru.
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) |
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Burkina Faso - Summary Mission Report |
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The objective of the mission was to launch the global campaigns in Burkina Faso, after an extended preparatory period. The mission assisted the National Habitat Committee in finalizing and organizing the design of the different components of the launch event. The launch was preceded by a full day workshop attended by over 400 participants representing all key stakeholders in the National Action Plan, including all the Mayors of Burkina Faso, who were brought together through the Association of Mayors of Burkina Faso.
Country: Burkina-Faso |
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Business Partnership for Sustainable Urbanisation 13-14 April: Proceedings of first stakeholders' meeting |
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This first Stakeholders meeting is important for UN-HABITAT because it opens a new door to strengthen our relations and work further with the private sector. At the dawn of new the urban age, with half of humanity now living in towns and cities around the world, it is more important than ever that we keep this door open. I wish to recall here the wide ranging reform of the United Nations started by our former Secretary General, Mr. Kofi Annan. One important part of this process is the opening of the United Nations to non-state actors, including business and civil society, as essential partners for change.
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Cairo Conference - Overview |
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UN-HABITAT and the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in cooperation with the League of Arab States, the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities of Egypt, the Arab Towns Organization held from 13 to 18 December 2005 a High Level Arab Meeting on Sustainable Arab Cities, Security of Tenure & Good Urban Governance.
Country: Egypt |
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Campaign Launch Concept Paper |
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The goal of the Global Campaign on Urban Governance is to contribute to the eradication of poverty through improved urban governance. It aims to increase the capacity of local governments and other stakeholders to practice good urban governance and to raise awareness of and advocate for good urban governance around the world.
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Capacity Building for Change Agents from Harar Water Supply and Sewerage Authority In Utility Management |
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Capacity Building for Change Agents from Water Utilities around the Lake Victoria Region In Utility Management |
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Capacity Building for Change Agents from Water Utilities around the Lake Victoria Region In Water Systems Management |
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Cities and Climate Change - Selected reference material |
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Selected reference material
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Cities and Climate Change Academy Africa Workshop. Kampala, Uganda. 3-5 May 2011 |
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The Meeting brought together African Climate Change experts teaching urban courses at the university level or conducting research in the field of climate change. Experts exchanged their experiences and good practices in teaching climate change in urban programmes, discussed pilot interventions of CCCI in Kampala. In depth discussions on modules on Climate Change and Housing, Climate Change and Poverty, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction and Urban Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments were held.
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City For All Generations: Focus on Ageing Population |
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Paper Prepared for the World Urban Forum IV, Dialogue 6, Nanjing, 3-6 November, 2008
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Clarification of UN-HABITAT's audit reports under OFFP in Iraq |
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Mr. Paul Volcker and the Independent Inquiry Committee (IIC) released on 9 January 2005, on their website, 58 internal audit reports on the Oil-for-Food Programme (OFFP) and the UN Compensation Commission. In addition, they put out a briefing paper on the audit reports. Five of the 58 audit reports published are on UN-HABITAT operations.
Country: Iraq |
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Climate Change Impacts in Urban Areas of Mozambique: A pilot initiative in Maputo City AREAS OF MOZAMBIQUE |
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The aim of this preliminary assessment is to undertake an overview of climate change issues and challenges in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique. The study highlights current policies and strategies addressing climate change at the national and local levels, and provides a general analysis of existing tools and studies, on-going and planned activities and initiatives (such as training and capacity building, mitigation and adaptation projects, etc.) and information events and networks occurring in Mozambique and in Maputo in particular for addressing such phenomenon.
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Coloured Water - Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability in Kelurahan Pabean Pekalongan, Central Java |
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“Colored Water” describes how urban Communities experience and respond to climate change in Pabean, a dense neighborhood in Pekalongan, Central Java. This assessment identifies and analyzes the groups of people, physical areas, urban systems, and cultural and economic sectors in Pabean that are most vulnerable to climate change.
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Conference Report - Fourth Web for Development Conference,Nairobi, Kenya, 28-30 November 2007 |
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The meeting was convened to examine the theme, Driving Economic and Social Development with the Internet. Access to the web is limited. Some 450 million people worldwide are connected to computers. By contrast, only 14 percent of the global telephone users have Internet access. This is due to poor computer skills, illiteracy, and disabilities in a world where access is mainly visual and costly.
For these reasons, the digital divide with people at the bottom of the social pyramid in any country cannot be easily be bridged using the present computer-based technological ICT set up.
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Conference Reports |
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Conference Reports
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Creating Livable Cities for All Ages: Intergenerational Strategies and Initiatives |
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High-income countries at present tend to have relatively large and growing aging populations. Conversely, in most low-income countries children and youth account for very large proportions of the population. Notwithstanding these divergent demographic situations, current and projected changes in the composition and distribution of population in high- and low-income countries alike provide opportunities for strengthening weakened social safety nets, promoting economic sustainability, and improving social integration in cities by adopting development strategies that support intergenerational initiatives.
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Crime in Dar es Salaam: Results from a Victim Survey |
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Results from a city victim survey and in depth interviews on violence against women
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Crime in Johannesburg: Results of a City Victim Survey |
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The development of the Safer Cities: Greater Johannesburg strategy document was funded by the Public Safety and Emergency Services cluster of the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Council. The Strategy was based on a victim survey carried on in the metropolitan area by the Institute for Security Studies. Further research and consultation for the strategy development, as well as the final document were was carried out by Safer Cities: Greater Johannesburg, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and the Institute for Security Studies.
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Bridging the Gendered Divide Urban World-Jul09.pdf
A “Cities without Slums” Programme in Morocco to achieve a slum free target by 2010
Global Campaign for Secure Tenure