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Ghana’s president to lead urbanization campaign
	Accra, 21 May 13 Ghana’s President John Mahama has said he will be leading the campaign for better urbanization on the African continent.


Dr. Clos holds talks with the mayor of Accra
	Accra, 20 May 13 UN-Habitat Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos on Friday paid a courtesy call on the mayor of Accra Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije during which they discussed issues of mutual interest. The mayor upraised the Executive Director on the various challenges he was facing in running the city.


UN-Habitat mulls over extending partnership with Kampala
	Kampala, 17 May 13 UN-Habitat Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos has said that the agency would be willing to extend its rich pool of expertise to the city of Kampala to help it grapple with urbanization challenges.


Uganda hosts Commonwealth local authorities meeting
	Kampala, 17 May 13 The Commonwealth Local Government Conference was held this week in Kampala with thr thrust of addressing local authorities’ focused development.


Dr. Clos meets Ugandan ministers
	Kampala, 17 May 13 On the sidelines of the ongoing Commonwealth Local Governments Conference in Kampala, UN-Habitat Executive Director Dr. Joan Cloas held meetings Wednesday with Ugandan ministers and other officials where he pledged the agency’s willingness to help the East African nation in dealing with urbanization issues.


UN-Habitat to support Kenya’s devolution process
	Nairobi, 6 May 13 The Transition Authority of Kenya the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support sustainable urban development and management in the framework of the devolved system of Government.


Engaging slum dwellers as partners
	Nairobi, 2 May 13 The involvement of slum dwellers as partners and not beneficiaries was identified as one of the main recommendations that help to empower communities as well as strengthen the effectiveness of participatory slum upgrading processes.


Australia aids Sri Lankan towns to be resilient to disasters
	Colombo, 2 May 13 The Government of Australia is providing USD 1,039,900 to improve planning and community resilience in four disaster prone cities


Dr. Clos addresses an international development conference
	Cambridge, Boston, 2 May 13 Dr. Joan Clos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and UN-Habitat Executive Director, on Thursday participated as a keynote speaker at an international development conference in the United States.


International Ecological Safety Collaborative Organization, UN-Habitat in a USD2 million deal
	Nairobi, 24 Apr 13 The partnership between UN-Habitat and the International Ecological Safety Collaborative Organization was strengthened with the signing of an agreement of cooperation focusing on youth empowerment and urban ecological safety.


Nigeria contributes USD 5 million to UN-Habitat
	Nairobi, 19 Apr 13 The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of Ondo State, Nigeria, this week announced a contribution totaling USD 5 million to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).


Twenty-fourth Governing Council draws to a close
	Nairobi, 19 Apr 13 The twenty-fourth biennial meeting of governments in the Governing Council of UN-Habitat came to a close in Nairobi on Friday with a broad consensus on the relevance of sustainable urban development and the important role the agency is playing in the United Nations system.


The City of Medellín and UN-Habitat pilot inclusive land readjustment
	Nairobi, Kenya, 18 Apr 13 The city of Medellín, Colombia and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have launched an innovative programme to enhance the processes of urban redevelopment in the city.


UN-Habitat and ICLEI announce Mobility festival
	Nairobi, 18 Apr 13 During the Governing Council meeting in Nairobi last week, UN-Habitat and Secretary General Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) announced the EcoMobility World Festival due in September 2013 in the city of Suwon, South Korea.


UN-Habitat releases two landmark reports on women and youth
	Nairobi, 18 Apr 13 UN-Habitat released on Wednesday two landmark reports on women and youth which reveal that cities must resolve the issues affecting the two segments of society.


UN-Habitat announces ten partner cities for the City Resilience Profiling Programme
	Nairobi, 18 Apr 13 The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) announced today, the ten partner cities for its City Resilience Profiling Programme (CRPP). Working through partnerships with stakeholders including international agencies such as UNISDR, academic and research institutes, private sector actors, and NGOs, the CRPP will develop a comprehensive and integrated urban planning and management approach for profiling and monitoring the resilience of any city, to all plausible hazards.


UN-Habitat, UNEP and the International Resource Panel root for greener cities
	Nairobi, 17 Apr 13 Investing in sustainable infrastructures and resource efficient technologies in cities offers a golden opportunity to deliver economic growth with lower rates of environmental degradation, reductions in poverty, cuts in greenhouse gases, and improved well-being, according to a new report released by the United Nations today.


UN-Habitat and Korean Institute in a partnership
	Nairobi, 17 Apr 13 UN-Habitat and The Korea Transport Institute (KOTI) on Tuesday signed a Partnership Agreement which aims at supporting cities in developing sustainable urban transport systems with a focus on public transport.


UN-Habitat Launches the bicycle sharing concept in Africa
	Nairobi, 16 Apr 13 UN-Habitat- Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos and the President of the Republic of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday jointly launched one of the first Bicycle sharing concepts in Africa at the United Nations Headquarters in Gigiri. This took place after the official UN-Habitat Governing Council Opening session.


Side event on local authorities and urban law
	Nairobi, 16 Apr 13 On the side-lines of the on-going 24th Session of UN-Habitat Governing Council, a side event was held to discuss local authorities and urban law.


Medellin to host the next World Urban Forum
	Nairobi, 16 Apr 13 UN-Habitat on Tuesday unveiled the City of Medellin as the venue of the Seventh session of the World Urban Forum due next year, 2014.


UN-Habitat to promote National Urban Policies in Africa
	Nairobi, Kenya, 15 Apr 13 As a side event to its 24th Governing Council, UN-Habitat organised a workshop on April 13th 2013 at the United Nations’ Offices in Nairobi (Kenya), discussing the use of a new generation of National Urban Policies (NUP) towards socio-economic growth and Sustainable Development.


UN-Habitat Governing Council kicks off
	Nairobi, Kenya, 15 Apr 13 The 24th Session of UN-Habitat’s Governing kicked off in Nairobi with calls to better the lives of the world’s poor.


Governing Council gets new President
	Nairobi, Kenya, 15 Apr 13 Ms. Amal Pepple, the Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development for the Federal Republic of Nigeria was today elected the new President of UN-Habitat’s 24th Session of the Governing Council.


High Level Discussion on Post-2015 on the Eve of UN-Habitat Governing Council
	Nairobi, 14 Apr 13 A round table as a lead-up to the 24th Session of the UN-Habitat's Governing Council was held on Sunday, Introduced by Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, the Secretary-General's Special Advisor on Post-2015, and Dr. Joan Clos, the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, the event focused on the role of urbanization in the post-2015 sustainable development agenda.


United Nations asks citizens about their world
	Nairobi, 3 Apr 13 The United Nations has teamed up with youth groups, private sector bodies and NGO partners all over the world to launch MY World, which is the United Nations Survey for a Better World. MY World asks citizens everywhere about the issues that make the most difference to their lives.


Madagascar holds national urban forum
	Antananarivo, 3 Apr 13 The Government of Madagascar with the support from UNDP and UN-Habitat organized the first National Urban forum from 27-28 March with the theme: “Building together the future of our cities” following extensive consultations at local and regional levels from 27 February to 26 March 2013.


United Nations Human Settlements Programme celebrates the World Water Day
	World Water Day, 22 Mar 13 World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.


Heads of United Nations organisations commit to end violence against women and girls
	New York, 22 Mar 13 UN-Habitat Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos last week in New York joined other heads of United Nations system organisations and bodies in signing a joint statement on “Ending Violence against Women and Girls”.


World mayors commit to make cities crime and violence free
	New York, 14 Mar 13 Mayors from across the globe met Thursday at the United Nations, New York, where the main outcome was their stated determination to make cities free from violence and crime.


Dr. Joan Clos recognised as Urban Leader
	Philadelphia, 13 Mar 13 The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and UN-Habitat Executive Director, Dr. Joan Clos, was on Tuesday awarded the prestigious Penn IUR Urban Leadership Award.

Regional Training and Exchange Workshop for the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP)

Port of Spain, 12 Mar 13

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A regional training and exchange workshop on the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP) is being held from 12th to 16th March in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.


UN-Habitat Executive Director reaffirms his commitment to women’s safety
	Nairobi, 11 Mar 13 On the occasion of the International Women’s Day celebrated last Friday, UN-Habitat Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos reaffirmed his commitment to making cities safe for the women.


Japanese extends support to Afghan government through UN-Habitat
	Kabul, 5 Mar 13 The Government of Japan last week approved JPY2,187 million (approximately USD23.77 million) of grant assistance to UN-Habitat for its Community-Based Municipal Support Programme in five Afghan cities.


UN-Habitat join hands with sister agencies to discuss cities
	Dublin, 21 Feb 13 UN-Habitat joined hands with sister agencies to discuss cities at the ongoing 8th session of the World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty (WACAP) currently underway in Dublin.


First beneficiaries of the Indian Housing Project receive their houses in Sri Lanka
	Northern Province, Sri Lanka, 20 Feb 13 Less than six months after the commencement of the Indian Housing Project in the North of Sri Lanka, several home owners have already completed reconstructing their houses.


UN-Habitat launches a Multifunctional Clean Energy Centre
	Nairobi, 19 Feb 13 UN-Habitat launched the construction of a Multifunctional Clean Energy Centre at St. Christine Community School Centre in Kibera Kenya. The project which is funded by DANIDA and UN-Habitat, is a joint initiative by the local community, Under the Same Sky project, and Umande Trust in partnership with VE International (Denmark). It is the first of a series of Multifunctional Clean Energy Centres that UN-Habitat plans to construct in other Sub-Saharan African cities.


High Level Working Group debates prosperity in cities
	New York, 14 Feb 13 UN-Habitat and the International Council for Caring Communities (ICCC) last Friday organized an international working session in addressing one of themes of the 21st Century: Prosperity in Cities.


Organization of African Youth (OAY) presents Youth Unit with a certificate of appreciation
	Nairobi, 7 Feb 13 Leaders of the Kenyan chapter of the Organization of African Youth (OAY) paid a courtesy call on UN-Habitat to thank the agency for its support in hosting the African Youth conference on the Post 2015 Development Agenda that was held on 17th to 19th December 2012.


Commission on Social Development discusses youth issues
	New York, 7 Feb 13 On the sidelines of the Commission on Social Development meeting in New York this week, the U.S. Mission to the UN and the International Labour Organization (ILO) convened a special forum bringing together key stakeholders to explore the challenges in implementing successful strategies.


Africa, Caribbean Pacific ambassadors receive update on slum upgrading
	Brussels, 4 Feb 13 Progress and achievements of the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme were shared with ambassadors from Africa, Caribbean and Pacific states participating in the Sub-Committee meeting on Political, Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs on 4 February 2013.


South Serbia Safety Councils Learn Lessons from Vojvodina
	Novi Sad and Bečej, 31 Jan 13 The Regional Safety Strategy Working Group from the municipalities of Jablanica and Pcinja districts last week visited the government of the Autonomous Province (AP) of Vojvodina in Novi Sad to learn best practices from the area.


Slum dwellers learn how to “e-participate” in Mtwapa, Kenya
	Mtwapa, Kenya, 29 Jan 13 Community members of the Mtwapa informal settlements met on the 23rdJanuary to launch a pioneering e-participation tool for participatory slum upgrading. French


UN-Habitat launches call for Urban Youth Fund applications
	Nairobi, 29 Jan 13 UN-Habitat on Tuesday launched a call for applications for the Urban Youth Fund.


UN-Habitat and partners in second phase of housing Sri Lankan conflict victims
	Colombo, 28 Jan 13 UN-Habitat is extending its partnership with the European Union (EU), Government of Australia (AusAID) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) to implement the second phase of the housing recovery project for conflict affected families. The project “Improving Living Conditions in Returnee Areas of Sri Lanka through Housing” will be implemented over the next 30 months- to mid-2015- in the North and East. The project will assist 4,000 conflict affected families in the districts of Killinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Batticaloa to reconstruct and repair their damaged houses.


The world we want – UN-Habitat in Vietnam
	Hanoi, 22 Jan 13 UN-Habitat this month led a joint United Nations consultative group in Vietnam to understand better the aspirations, problems and opportunities of the urban poor in the cities of Hanoi and Danang.


UN-Habitat pledges better support as Haiti marks quake anniversary
	Port-au-Prince, 15 Jan 13 As Haiti marked the third anniversary of a devastating earthquake which claimed over 300,000 lives and left more than 1 million survivors homeless, UN-Habitat announced that it will broaden support to communities and institutions still trying to recover from the disaster. "The earthquake in Haiti in January 2010 was an unprecedented urban crisis, highlighting chronic vulnerabilities in the city and setting back its development," said UN-Habitat Executive Director Joan Clos in a statement marking the anniversary.


UN-Habitat launches global wastewater debate
	NAIROBI, 14 Jan 13 UN-Habitat’s Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos on Monday announced the lanch of a new Global Consultation on Wastewater Management and Water Quality for the Post-2015 Development Agenda.


African Youth conference on the Post 2015 Development Agenda
	Nairobi, 20 Dec 12 Young people from across Africa are meeting at United Nations headquarters in Africa to review the progress made towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals and discuss the future and plight of youth in the period post 2015.


Winners of Dubai Award announced
	Dubai, 20 Dec 12 An independent jury of international experts has announced the 12 winners of the 2012 Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment.