Nairobi, 25 Mar 11
UN-HABITAT is issuing a handbook to guide the coordinated implementation of the two sets of international guidelines on decentralisation and access to basic services for all. While the international guidelines are available in English, French and Spanish, the handbook is currently available in English, French and Spanish.
Cape Town, South Africa, 22 Mar 11
Keynote speakers at the United Nations 2011 World Water Day convention warned this week that greater efforts had to be made to provide better water and sanitation for cities, and especially for the urban poor.
Nairobi, 18 Mar 11
The new Permanent Representative of Eritrea to UN-HABITAT, H.E. Mr. Beyene Russom, presented his credentials to Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, who assured the Republic of Eritrea of the organization's support in the country's development efforts, particularly in the areas of human settlements and urban development.
Nairobi, 18 Mar 11
UN-HABITAT Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos has assured the Republic of Ghana of the organization's support in land reform and city development. Dr Clos gave the assurance today while receiving the credentials from the new Permanent Representative of Ghana to UN-HABITAT, Mr. Kingsley Karimu.
Nairobi, 17 Mar 11
Some 31 students taking part in the Masters course 'Reality Studio' visited UN-HABITAT last month in order to get input for their course work and projects.
Hanoi, 16 Mar 11
UN-HABITAT and the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam organized a workshop on "Consultation and Technical Assistance to National Housing Development Strategy toward 2020, vision of 2030".
Monrovia, 15 Mar 11
UN-HABITAT, the Liberia Land Commission and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) last week launched a new three year, USD 2.3 million dollar joint project
Washington, 14 Mar 11
UN-HABITAT Executive Director Joan Clos held talks last week with U.S. Secretary of State for Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan and other senior officials during his official visit to the United States.
Nairobi, 10 Mar 11
The current economic climate calls for increased accountability, efficiency, effectiveness and transparency. In view of this, UN-HABITAT welcomes any constructive criticism.
Buchanan, Liberia, 8 Mar 11
Over 50 government officials gathered in Buchanan Liberia’s second largest city to assess the impact of local leadership training involving some 3000 county staff held over the past two years.
New York, 4 Mar 11
As part of the preparatory committee meeting for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, UN-HABITAT, UNECE and their partners will hold a side event promoting green infrastructure development.
Nairobi, 3 Mar 11
UN-HABITAT in collaboration with the University of Westminster will host the first global workshop of the Habitat Partner University Initiative from 16 - 18 May 2011 to discuss the future of the initiative.
Beirut, 3 Mar 11
United Nations Human Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) this week held a one day donor roundtable meeting in Beirut.
Nairobi, 2 Mar 11
Lisa P. Jackson, the Administrator for the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Joan Clos, the Executive Director visited UN-HABITAT’s projects in Kibera, where they met members of the local community.
