New York, 5 Mar 10
The Commissioner General for the Shanghai Expo, Dr Awni Behnam, yesterday met with the Under Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), Mr. SHA Zukang, in New York to discuss preparations for the Summit Forum to be held at the closing of the Shanghai Expo on 31st October.
Nairobi, 4 Mar 10
The new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to UN-HABITAT, Mr. Agis Loizou, has presented his credentials to the Executive Director, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka.
Bamako, 2 Mar 10
On a working visit to Mali, the Executive Director Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka held talks with senior government officials including the president, Mr. Amadou Toumani Toure.
Nairobi, 26 Feb 10
Some 35 climbers from around the world on Monday began an ascent of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro to highlight the key role of sport in fostering peace and development.
Ouagadougou, 24 Feb 10
Paying a courtesy call on Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Campaore, UN-HABITAT Executive Director Mrs Anna Tibaijuka appealed to the head of state to support the World Urban Campaign.
Ouagadougou, Bukina Faso, 24 Feb 10
Paying a courtesy call on Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore, UN-HABITAT Executive Director Mrs Anna Tibaijuka appealed to the head of state to support the World Urban Campaign.
Nairobi, 22 Feb 10
UN-HABITAT hosted a meeting of women’s networks from 20-21 February to develop a strategy for a “Women for Water Decade” in Africa—a new platform for advocacy to promote women’s involvement in solving the region’s water and sanitation problems.
Belgrade, 17 Feb 10
The Government of Serbia last week hosted a national conference aimed at sharing experiences on social and affordable housing policies in Serbia and other European countries. The event was organized with UN-HABITAT, the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration.
