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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Remarks at UNFCCC COP15 High Level Segment, 15 December 2009, Copenhagen, Denmark

	Before we begin, let us pause to reflect on how far we have come … to this defining moment in history.


Closing Remarks by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director of UN-HABITAT On the occasion of the Messengers of Truth Urban Arts and Youth Summit 30 November, 2009, Nairobi, Kenya

	It is a great pleasure to welcome all of you who have given generously of your time to participate in this Messengers of Truth Urban Arts and Youth Summit. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a special welcome to our UN-HABITAT Messengers of Truth, representatives of local and national governments, private sector, community based arts groups and other guests who have traveled from afar as well as our colleagues based in Kenya.


Statement by Dr. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations &Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on accepting The Göteborg Award for Sustainable Development in Göteborg, Sweden on 24 November 2009

	It is with a deep sense of honour, gratitude and humility that I accept this prize, not only for myself but also for my colleagues at UN-HABITAT who have been by my side in our campaign for sustainable urbanization. We continue to seek an end to homelessness, urban poverty, deprivation, social exclusion and suffering throughout the world. If we cannot secure the human habitat, we shall not be able to secure the environment. Sustainable urbanization is a prerequisite for sustainable development.

Forum on SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE Role of Infrastructure in Metropolitan Development Address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN-HABITAT 13 May 2009, United Nations Headquarters, New York ECOSOC

First of all, I would like to say what a personal and professional privilege it is for me to join you this morning to discuss this most important topic. My special thanks go to UNDESA, the Global Alliance for ICT and Development, the Regional Plan Association (RPA), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Chapter for fostering this initiative of which we are proud to be associated with.

SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE Role of Infrastructure in Metropolitan Development Address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN-HABITAT 13 May 2009, United Nations Headquarters, New York ECOSOC

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Statement of Dr. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka under-secretary-general of the United Nations Executive Director, UN-HABITAT on the occassion of her receipt of a doctorate honoris causa from the warsaw school of economics. Warsaw, Poland 20 November 2009

	It is a great honour and privilege for me to accept the Honorary Degree conferred upon me today by the prestigious Warsaw School of Economics. I must start by expressing my deep and humble appreciation to this School as well as the many others involved in initiating and supporting this highly significant gesture of recognition.


INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON “SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR AFRICA” Statement by Mrs. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT

	Nairobi,Kenya I am honoured and privileged to address this welcoming session of this International Seminar on Sustainable Public Transport for Africa. Before starting, I would like to request a one-minute silence in honour of our dear colleague, Brian Williams who passed away almost one month ago. Brian was a highly respected professional and an acknowledged expert in his field of energy and transport. He was also a very loving and caring father.


Address to the second committee of the 64th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations By Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director. New York – 04 November 2009

	It is an honour to report to you today with an update of the activities of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. As my term of office comes to a close, this occasion marks the last time that I appear before this Committee in my capacity as UN-HABITAT’s Executive Director to highlight the achievements and the challenges that confront us in a rapidly urbanising world.


Statement by Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director New York – 03 November 2009

	It is an honour to report to you today with an update of the activities of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.

Speech Delivered By H.E Prof. Mark Mwandosya, Minister for Water and Irrigation Tanzania during the Seminar on Financing Water and Sanitation Development in The Lake Victoria Region during The World Water Week, Stockholm, Sweden

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20-Aug-09

Speech of The Regional Commissioner Bukoba during the Official Launch Of The Training and Capacity Building Programme Of The Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Initiative (LVWATSAN)

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28-Sep-09

Remarks by Mr. Robert Goodwin, Water, Sanitation and Infrastructure Branch, UN-HABITAT, during the Official Opening of the New Customs Intake, Bukoba by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Shein, Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania

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25-Mar-09


Transcript of President Barack Obama’s speech during World Habitat Day celebrations in Washington DC

	Washington .D.C Welcome to Washington DC. I want to thank everyone who is celebrating World Habitat Day across the country and around the world. And I want to thank Secretary (of Housing and Urban Development Shaun) Donovan and (UN-HABITAT Executive Director) Dr (Anna) Tibaijuka of the United Nations for making this day possible.


Address by Dr. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka Under-Secretary General of the United Nations Executive Director, UN-HABITAT on the occassion of World Habitat Day 2009

	Washington, DC It is an honor for me and my colleagues from UN-HABITAT to be here on this historic occasion when World Habitat Day is hosted by the Government and people of the United States of America in the nation’s esteemed capital, Washington, D.C.


Prepared Remarks for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan at the World Habitat Day Opening Ceremony

	Washington, D.C. On behalf of President Obama, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the entire Administration and all Americans, let me say that it is an honor to host this year’s World Habitat Day.

Statement of the Executive Director, UN-HABITAT On the occasion of World Habitat Day 2009

We have chosen the theme, Planning our Urban Future, for World Habitat Day 2009 for a simple but very important reason: In many parts of our world urban planning systems have changed very little. Indeed, they are often contributors to urban problems rather than tools for human and environmental improvement.

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20-Aug-09

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20-Aug-09

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20-Aug-09

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20-Aug-09

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24-Aug-09


Dr. Anna Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Executive Director of UN-HABITAT “Sustainable Urbanisation – some critical issues” The 10th Gandhi Memorial Lecture University of Nairobi, 22 July 2009

	Nairobi It is indeed a great pleasure for me to be invited to deliver the 10th Gandhi Memorial Lecture, here at the University of Nairobi. I would like too start my lecture by briefly reflecting on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, a real inspirational political and spiritual leader.


Opening Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT At the occasion of the opening ceremony of the FIRST HABITAT BUSINESS FORUM - Tuesday 7 July 2009

	New Delhi I wish to thank the Government of India for hosting the First Habitat Business Forum in New Delhi. It is indeed most appropriate to launch the Habitat Business Forum in one of the largest countries and one of the most vibrant economies in the World.

New Delhi Declaration

NEW DELHI, INDIA
We, the members of the private sector, meeting at Habitat Business Forum, in New Delhi, from 7 to 9 July 2009, under the theme, “Innovative Cities – Show-Casing and Debating Urban Challenges and Solutions” declare the commitment of the private sector to working with UN-HABITAT towards the accomplishment of its objectives.

New Delhi Declaration

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7-Jul-09


Statement By Ms. Anna Tibaijuka Under Secretary General & Executive Director at the occasion of commissioning UN-Habitat’s activities in Lira - Northern Uganda

	Lira It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to address you here today at the Igony Primary School in Lira.


Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of the high level segment of the Tripartite ACP/EC/UN-HABITAT conference.

	Nairobi,Kenya As we gather today for this high-level segment of the first conference between the ACP, the European Commission, and UN-HABITAT, I want us to look into the future and think hard of the many problems of poverty, the economic crisis and the growing threats of climate change disasters that afflict our cities in this first truly urban century of our human existence.