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| International Women's Day 2013 Message by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director UN-Habitat |
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Today, just over half the world’s people live in urban areas and it is predicted that the number of urban dwellers will rise to 70 per cent by 2050. Cities and towns are sources of development if they are well planned and governed but when they are not they can become spaces of insecurity and conflict. The urban poor are more exposed to crime and violence than the rich, and since women make up the majority of the urban poor they are more exposed to risk.
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| Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) |
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| Statement by Japan on Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) |
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| Statement by H.E. Ambassador Hussein Haniff, permanent representative of Malaysia, on Agenda Item 21, at the second committee of the 67th United Nations General Assembly |
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| Statement by Mr Borg Tsien Tham Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Republic Of Singapore to the United Nations on agenda item 21, at the second committee of the GA of the United Nations |
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| Second Committee Statement of Turkey on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements(Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat |
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| Statement by Ms. Annu Tandon Hon. member of parliament and member of the Indian delegation on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat |
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| Statement by Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN, Dr. A K Abdul Momen on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat |
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| Statement by H.E. Mr. Han Thu Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations on behalf ASEAN on Agenda Item 21, at the Second Committee of the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly |
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| Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) |
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| Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Agenda item 21 |
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| Second Committee Statement of Bahrain on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat |
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| Second Committee Statement of Morocco on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat |
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| Second Committee Statement of Mexico on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat |
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| Statement by H.E. Ambassador Mourad Benmehidi, permanent representative of Algeria to the United Nations and chairman of the Group of 77, on agenda item 21, at the second committee of the GA of the United Nations |
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| Address to the Second Committee by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director UN-Habitat on the 67th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. NewYork, 1st November 2012 |
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The preparatory process for Habitat III will place significant demands on Member States, UN-Habitat, and the UN system as a whole. As you may know already, in late August this year, the Secretary-General designated me as the Secretary-General for Habitat III. I am confident that I can count on the support of all Member States and UN agencies in this exciting but demanding journey towards Habitat III.
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| The Secretary General message the World Urban Forum |
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| Address by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nationsand Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the Occasion of the Sixth Session of the World Urban Forum |
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| Address by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the Occasion of the Sixth Session of the World Urban Forum |
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| The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 |
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Half the world's people now live in towns and cities. In little more than a generation, two-thirds of the global population will be urban. As the proportion of humanity living in the urban environment grows, so too does the need to strengthen the urban focus of our efforts to reduce global poverty and promote sustainable development.
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| THE NAIROBI DECLARATION: Recommendations from the Youth 21 Building for Change Stakeholder Meeting and Global Youth Leadership Forum on Inclusive Governance March 15-18, Nairobi, Kenya |
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The Youth 21 global initiative was co-organized by UN HABITAT and UNDP. It gathered over two-hundred and twenty (220) youth representing youth-led organizations and movements from across the globe, as well as UN Member States, members of parliament, private sector, civil society organizations, researchers and UN Agencies. The aim of Youth 21 is for youth to engage with the United Nations and support them in working towards democratic governance and sustainable development. Youth 21 has prepared the Nairobi Declaration and its recommendations in the hope that UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, supportive governemnts, civil society will work in partenrship with youth and engage them in governance at all levels, with an emphasis on creating mechanisms, such as the recently announced UN Secretary General's Special Advisor on Youth, to engage youth within the UN system and beyond.
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| Versión Estenográfica de la Intervención del Secretario de Desarrollo Social, Heriberto Félix Guerra, durante la Ceremonia de premiación del Día Mundial del Hábitat |
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Mexico
Sean todas y todos ustedes bienvenidos a México, bienvenidos a Aguascalientes. Celebramos hoy el día mundial del Hábitat con el tema “Ciudades y cambio climático”, el día Mundial del Habitar se creó para generar un espacio de reflexión sobre la problemática de las ciudades en el planeta, gracias por haber seleccionado a nuestro país, México como la sede de este importante espacio de reflexión, de intercambio de ideas de búsquedas de soluciones. Foro hábitat seleccionó este tema para ubicar en el centro de las discusiones internacionales en materia de cambio climático a las ciudades con un rol protagónico, en las ciudades viven poco ya más de la mitad de los 7 mil millones de seres humanos que hoy pueblan la tierra, sin embargo generan también, emiten 70% de los gases de efecto invernadero de ahí que el impacto de las ciudades en el cambio climático constituya hoy un reto prioritario para la comunidad internacional aquí reunida, ya que son clave para fomentar cambios en hábitos en conductas para reducir el calentamiento global.
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| The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 |
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This year, World Habitat Day falls during the month when demographers predict our planet's seven billionth inhabitant will be born. The future that this child and its generation will inherit depends to a great degree on how we handle the competing pressures of growing population growth, urbanization and climate change.
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| Plenary - Dialogue - Key messages of UCLG concerning basic services at the UN-HABITAT Governing Council 2011 |
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| Plenary - High Level Segment - Country report on progress of Urban Housing and Development presented at the 23rd session of the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT by Hon. Brig-Gen. Dr. Brian Chituwo (Rtd), GCDS, MP Minister of Local Government & Housing |
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| Plenary - Dialogue - Sustainable Urban Development & Rio+20 Update Statement by Henrietta Elizabeth Thompson Executive Coordinator United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development |
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| Plenary - High-Level Segment - Iran |
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| Plenary - High Level Segment, France |
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| Plenary - High Level Segment - Statement by Mr. Thomas A. Ganda Sithole, Representative of the Permanent Observer for the International Olympic Committee to the United Nations |
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| Plenary - High Level Segment, Argentina |
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| Opening Ceremony - Speech by his Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., President and Commander-in-Chief of the defense forces of the Republic of Kenya during the official opening of the 23rd session of the Governing Council UN-HABITAT. |
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I am delighted to join you for this Official Opening of the 23rd Session of the UN-HABITAT Governing CounciL On behalf of the Government and People of Kenya, I warmly welcome all delegations to our country.
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| Plenary - Country statement by the Head of the delegation of Pakistan at the 23RD session of the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT 11-15 April 2011. |
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At the outset, may I also congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the Chair of the Twenty Third Session of the Governing Council of the UNHabitat. I am confident that, with your immense wealth of experience, you will be able to steer the deliberations of this Session to a successful conclusion. We assure you full support of Pakistan delegation.
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| Plenary - High Level Segment - 23rd Session of the Governing Council UN-Habitat, G-77 + China - Nairobi Chapter |
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| Plenary - High Level Segment -Statement by the Chairperson, APMCHUD at the 23rd Governing Council Meeting of the UN-HABITAT |
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At the outset, on behalf of APMCHUD, I would like to thank the UN-HABITAT for providing me this opportunity to address the distinguished gathering at the 23rd Governing Council Meeting of the UN-HABITAT. The Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development, established in December 2006 -under the aegis of UN-HABITAT, has over time evolved into a vibrant body representing a collective voice of the Asia-Pacific region on the Housing and Urban Development sectors. May I take this opportunity to express APMCHUD's deep appreciation to the UN-HABITAT for its continued support and guidance in all the initiatives.
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| Plenary - High Level Segment - Cameroon |
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| Opening Statement - Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary General and Executive Director, UN-HABITAT |
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It is my pleasure and honour to welcome you all to the opening of this session of the Governing Council of UN-Habitat. Your Excellency, President Kibaki, we are delighted to welcome you to the United Nations Compound for the third time in less than two months. In spite of your heavy schedule, you have decided to be with us today. This is clear testimony of your personal support and of the support of the Government of Kenya to both UN-Habitat and UNEP, the two UN agencies headquartered here in Nairobi.
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| Global WOPs Congress Opening Address by Dr. Joan Clos, Under‐Secretary General and Executive Director, UN‐HABITAT |
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| Inga Bjork-Klevby Speech, Join the World Urban Campaign Event, World Expo |
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Shanghai, China
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you at this World Urban Campaign event. We, from UN-HABITAT, together with a range of partners representing millions of actors across the world, would like to share with you information on recent developments with regard to joining global efforts on a very urgent agenda. On behalf of my organization, I wish to convey sincere appreciation to you all for accepting our invitation, particularly at this critical time when the Shanghai Expo is almost reaching its climax. I would like also to thank members of the World Urban Campaign Steering Committee who have managed to attend this occasion representing more than 50 partner groups and constituencies who have been engaging with the Campaign in the past 15 months.
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| The Secretary General message on World Habitat day, 4 October 2010 |
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As our world grows predominantly urban, World Habitat Day provides an annual opportunity to reflect on how we can make our towns and cities better places for all. With the theme "Better City, Better Life", this year's observance highlights the actions and policies that can improve well-being for the billion people who live in slums and other sub-standard housing around the world.
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| UN-HABITAT World Habitat Day Message |
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Cities are the greatest legacy of humanity and the greatest achievement of our civilization. Around the world and through the centuries cities have endured and survived wars, famine, natural disasters, epidemics, crumbling empires, and the disappearance of the gods, kings and queens for whom they were built.
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| Speech of the under secretary general and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of the international youth day 2010. Nairobi, 12 August 2010 |
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Today all over the World, in various regions and countries, in cities, towns and villages, in churches, mosques and temples, in social halls and youth clubs, we are all celebrating the International Youth Day whose theme this year is “Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”. For me this is an auspicious day, as it is the twenty-fifth anniversary of International Youth Year, first held in 1985, and the final time I address you as Executive Director of UN-HABITAT.
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| Final Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director |
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Nairobi,Kenya
It has been 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 auspicious occasion marks the last time that I appear before this esteemed Committee in my capacity as UN-HABITAT’s Executive Director.
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| Inaugural Address UN Pavilion Lecture Series by Dr. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General & Executive Director |
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The 19th Century was a period in history marked by major innovations in medicine and disease prevention which contributed to the rapid acceleration in population growth in the western world. Europe’s population doubled from roughly 200 million to more than 400 million inhabitants. The 19th Century was remarkable in the widespread formation of new settlements, particularly in North America and Australasia, with approximately 70 million people leaving Europe in quest of a better life. In the beginning of the 19th Century, only 2 percent of the global population lived in urban areas. The Industrial Revolution spread from the United Kingdom through Europe, North America, and eventually to the whole world.
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| statement by the youth representative Mr Kristoffer Sundøy at the concluding session of WUF on 26 March in Brazil |
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Rio de Janeiro
My name is Kristoffer Sundøy, and I have been elected by UN-HABITAT’s Youth Advisory Board to address you today on behalf of the youth delegates present at this Forum. We are youth who live in cities. We are full of ideas, creativity, and energy. Yet even as we represent well over half the world’s total population, we are still not full partners in the institutions, processes and decisions that affect our lives. We live in cities in great numbers, yet our voices are rarely given equitable space or accorded the same respect and consideration as those of adults.
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| Statement of the United Nations Commissioner General on the handover of the UN Pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo 2010 |
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Let me first say how honoured we all are for your presence Mr. Director General and how grateful we are for the unparalleled support that you have extended to the United Nations and to other International Organisations participating in the Shanghai World Expo 2010.
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| Statement by Dr. Markandey Rai, On behalf of Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Executive Director of UN-HABITAT under Secretary General of the United Nations on the occassion of the meeting of the Global parliamentarians on Habitat.Washington, DC, USA 6th October 2009 |
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| 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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| 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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| 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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| World Habitat Day Bahrain |
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Kingdom of Bahrain
His Highness called upon the international community to mobilize resources and effectively contribute in planning to in create a physical livable environment enabling the urban poor to live in a safe and sustainable environment.
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| New Delhi Declaration |
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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.
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| Wilton Park Conference 18-22 May 2009 |
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As I am sure has already been said, this conference is very timely. I must thank the organisers of this conference at Wilton Park for their foresight in putting such a complex set of issues onto their agenda.
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| Statement of the United Nations Commissioner-General on the start of the Expo countdown |
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It is with great pleasure that I mark the start of the one-year countdown to the 2010 World Expo. As the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Pavilion, I would like to use this occasion to reiterate the commitment of the United Nations family to participate in the international dialogue on Better City, Better Life, known throughout the globe as the Shanghai World Expo.
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| Introductory Statement to the twenty second session of the Governing Council Proposed Work Programme and Budget for the 2010-2011 biennium by Ms. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Executive Director,UN-HABITAT |
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Mr. Chairman, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, and Distinguished Delegates, I now have the honour of introducing the Proposed Work Programme and Budget of the United Nations Habitat and Human Settlements Foundation for the 2010-2011 biennium, document HSP/GC/22/5 which is before you. For your information, you also have before you, documents HSP/GC/22/5/Add.1 which is the “Report of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)”, and HSP/GC/22/5/Add.2 which is the “Gender Equality Action Plan for 2008-2013”.
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| 2nd Meeting of East African Community Ministers and Development Partners on Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation, April 23rd, 2009, Entebbe, Uganda |
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| Statement by the President of the Governing Council on UNON |
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| Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the Occasion of the meeting of the Global Parliamentarians on Habitat |
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| Statement by Hon. Fidelis Mhashu, Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities, Head of the Zimbabwe delegation at the 22nd session of the Governing Council UN-HABITAT |
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| Statement by the Mayor of Bujumbura, Burundi. |
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| Address by Engineer M.Yousuf Pashtun, His Excellency the Minister for Urban Development Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the occassion of the 22nd governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Address by Hon Stephen Kalonzo, E.G.H, M.P. Vice President and Minister for Home Affairs Republic of Kenya During the opening and Inauguration of the 22nd session of the governing council of UN-HABITAT. |
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| Address by His Excellency, Dr. Chijioke .W. Wigwe, fdc Permanent Representative of Nigeria to UN-HABITAT on behalf of the Group of 77 and China at the 22nd session of the governing council of UN-HABITAT. |
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| United States Statement at the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT |
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| Address by Monsieur Vincent T Dabilgou, Bukina Faso, at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Statement by Hon. F. Mhashu, Minister of National Housing and local Amenities at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Statement by Madam Gakou Salamata Fofona, Mali, at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Statement by Itumeleng Kotsoane, Director General, National Department of Housing, South-Africa at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Statement by Dr. Dafer Aljalahma, Minister of Housing, Kingdom of Bahrain at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director UN-HABITAT,Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the Occasion of the Dialogue on investment in youth-led development. |
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| Statement by Hon. Jerry Ekandjo, M.P. Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Yusuf Asy' ari State Minister for Housing of the Republic of Indonesia at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Statement by Mr. Qi Ji Vice Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the Peoples Republic of China at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Statement by Mr. Milan Pucek Deputy Minister for Regional Development of the Czech Republic on Behalf of the European Union at the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT). |
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| Remarks by the representative of the delegation of Japan, Mr. Seiji Okada, Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of Japan in Kenya; Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to UN-HABITAT at the 22nd session of the Governing Council of the United Nations Settlement |
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| Statement by Victor Ramirez Ruiz President of the National Institute for Housing of the Republic of Cuba at the High level Segment of the 22nd session of the governing council of the United Nations Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT) |
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| Sweden Statement at the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT |
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| Remarks by Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) at the Opening of the UN-Habitat 22nd Governing Council |
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His Excellency Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Vice-President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Michael Werikhe, Acting President of the Governing Council and Minister of State for Housing of Uganda, H.E Soita Shitanda Minister of Housing, Republic of Kenya , Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director UN-HABITAT, Inga Klevby, Deputy Executive Director UN-HABITAT, Distinguished delegates, guests, colleagues and friends, Thank you very much for inviting me to address the opening of the 22nd session of the UN-HABITAT Governing Council.
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| Statement of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka on the occasion of the Baghdad Conference |
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Housing is a fundamental human right and it is the duty of all responsible governments to ensure that each and every citizen has access to adequate housing along with all basic infrastructure and services such as access roads, water and sanitation, electricity, other community services. The failure to do so in a timely and cost effective manner results in the proliferation of slums which are the breeding grounds of disease and deprivation, the loss of human dignity and ultimately deep rooted frustrations that find vent in violence both within homes and outside.
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Mrs. Tibaijuka addressed a meeting hosted by ICLEI on Wednesday 10 November. The following is a summary of her remarks. As UN-HABITAT is the focal point in the United Nations system for local governments I would like to make the following points...
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| Djoko Kirmanto, Minister for Public Works, Indonesia |
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| Capt (Mr.) John Zefania Chilligati, (MP.) MInister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Government of the United Republic of Tanzania |
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| Sir John R. Kaputin, Secretary-General of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States |
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| Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain |
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| Kumari Selja, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Government of India |
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| Ban Ki-moon, Message from Secretary General of the United Nations |
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| Anna Tibaijuka, Under Secretary-General, United Nations; Executive Director, UN-HABITAT |
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| Zhang Guangning, Mayor of Guangzhou and Co-President of UCLG |
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| Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya |
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| UN-HABITAT Executive Director's, Video Message on the World Habitat Day 2008 |
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Today we mark World Habitat Day at a time the majority of the world’s people are living in towns and cities. And the process is accelerating. This transformation has a direct bearing on the strategies we must adopt to attain the Millennium Development Goals. The other historic turning point is that the number of urban slum dwellers around the world is moving above the 1 billion mark, making it clear that the urbanisation of poverty is arguably one of the biggest development challenges.
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| Message from Anna Tibaijuka, UN Under-Secretary General & Executive Director, UN-HABITAT on The International Youth Day |
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Nairobi, Kenya
This International Youth Day, I would like to express my support for the chosen theme of “Climate Change and Youth”. Youth are not just leaders of tomorrow, but also of today. And climate change is one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced, requiring us all to work together to overcome the impending crisis. What better time, then, to strengthen our commitment to empowering youth as agents of change, partners in solving our shared global challenges?
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| ED's Video Message on the International Youth Day 2008 |
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This year’s International Youth Day will be celebrated on Tuesday 12th August 2008 all over the world. Various activities have been planned in different countries across the globe. UN-HABITAT executive Director has recorded a video message for that day whereby she has supported UN Secretary- General’s message on greater involvement of youth on combating climate change. She reiterates that today’s young people will bear the consequences of climate change if immediate measures are not taken to tackle this phenomenon. More so in developing countries, youth are often responsible for farming, finding water and collecting fuel wood. These tasks will be rendered more difficult – and will take even more time away from education or productive activities – as climate change affects the availability of water, agricultural productivity and the survival of ecosystems.
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| The Secretary-General - Message For International Youth Day 2008 |
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Nairobi
Though the science of climate change is complex, the facts are simple: our world is heading towards trouble. I saw this last year when I visited the Antarctic, where age-old ice is melting much faster than we originally thought it would. Left unaddressed, climate change could cause an unravelling of the progress that has been made towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, and could also have serious implications for peace and security. Unless we make radical changes in the way we live, by the time the youth of 2008 reach my age, the world may well have become a rather inhospitable place.
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| Statement By Mrs Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary General And Executive Director,UN-HABITAT At The African Ministerial Conference On Housing And Urban Development, Abuja, Nigeria, 28-30 July, 2008. |
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Abuja, Nigeria
I would like to thank your Government, Mr. President, for inviting UN-HABITAT to participate as a co-organizer of the Second African Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (AMCHUD). Personally, and on behalf of my staff, I would like to convey our sincere appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality accorded to us. We are grateful for the elaborate arrangements you have made to bring the Ministers and staff from the continent to Abuja, your beautiful and great capital.
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| Statement by Dr. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Executive Director, UN-HABITAT, Director-General, on the occasion of the Youth Dialogue on “I am Kenya, I am Peace, Lets Talk”, in preparation for the National Youth Violence Prevention Week. |
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Nairobi
I thank you most sincerely for joining us here today in these very difficult times. Like a broken heart, Kenya is still bleeding in post-election violence and I ask you all, right at the outset, to join me in observing a minute of silence and respect for those who have lost their lives in recent weeks. We pray also for those who have lost loved ones, their homes and their livelihoods.
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| Opening Address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director of UN-HABITAT & Director General, UN Office at Nairobi, on the occasion of the Youth Dialogue on "I am Kenya, I am Peace, Lets Talk" |
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UN Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
I know that many of you have come here at considerable personal risk to join us here today. I want to thank you for your courage and sacrifice. I want you to know that you honour us by gracing the United Nations headquarters in Africa with your presence, for as you know, after New York, Geneva and Vienna, we are the only UN headquarters in the developing world.
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| Speech delivered on behalf of Mr. Choi Soon-hong, Assistant Secretary General, Chief Information Technology Officer, United Nations |
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UN-HABITAT Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya,
I am Jason Bellone, Chief of the Information and Communications Technology Section at the UN Office in Geneva. As you may be aware, Mr. Choi Soon-hong, UN Assistant Secretary General and Chief Information Technology Officer, was scheduled to make introductory remarks at Web4Dev Conference. However, due to other work requirements, he cannot come to this conference. At Mr. Choi’s request, therefore, I am going to deliver his message to the conference.
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| Commonwealth Youth Forum Opening ceremony: Statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations |
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Entebbe, Uganda
I am very excited to be back in Uganda. Last year I was here in April when I had the privilege to address the commonwealth meeting on Africa’s urbanization crisis.
It is an honor and a privilege for me to be here with you today at this Commonwealth Youth Forum
I wish to congratulate the Commonwealth Youth Council for organizing this youth forum which will provide a platform for young people to contribute to the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth Heads of Government agendas. I am pleased that this forum also provides an independent platform for youth representatives to consider their agenda at the same time as the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting.
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| Address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT On the occasion of World Habitat Day |
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The Hague, Netherlands
World Habitat Day is the most important date on our international calendar. It is our occasion to remind the world, our leaders and our citizens, that the first Monday every October is an occasion to be ever alert and vigilant to the great urban changes sweeping our planet. And so it gives me great pleasure, and indeed great honour, to thank Your Worship, Mayor Deetman, for so kindly offering to host the 2007 global celebration of World Habitat Day in this wonderful and great city. In the same breath, I also wish the Honourable Ministers, Mr. Koenders, and Ms. Vogelaar, to know how deeply grateful we are for the continuing very generous financial and political support that the Government of The Netherlands has always shown the United Nations and especially, our agency, UN-HABITAT.
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| The Secretary-General Message on International Youth Day |
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International Youth Day is an annual opportunity to recognize the world’s 1.2 billion
young people, to celebrate their achievements, and to push for their participation in all areas of
society.
This year’s commemoration – Be Seen, Be Heard: Youth Participation for Development
– focuses on the enormous contributions young women and men everywhere can and do make
towards national uplift.
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| Keynote Address on “Water for Thirsty Cities” Dr. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations & Executive Director UN-HABITAT At the Opening Plenary Session of the Stockholm World Water Week |
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Stockholm
It is thus a great pleasure for me to share my thoughts on the theme of “Water for Thirsty Cities”. This is a topic which is at the crossroads of the environment and development - a topic which decides not only the quality of life but life itself on this planet - a topic which has brought the multitude of professionals and policy makers from every corner of the globe to this Symposium.
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| Message By Anna Tibaijuka Executive Director of UN-HABITAT and Director General of UNON On The Occassion Of International Youth Day |
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Nairobi, Kenya
I am particularly pleased by the theme of this year's observance of International Youth Day: "Be Seen, Be Heard”
It is a most appropriate theme. With over 200 million youth living in poverty, 130 million illiterate, 88 million unemployed and 10 million living with HIV/AIDS, the case for a renewed commitment to working with youth for attaining the Millennium Development Goals is vital. Young people must be seen as equal partners in achieving these Goals and in realizing the Global Partnership Initiative. As you are all aware, we are at the halfway mark to the target date of 2015 for attaining these goals, and the time has come for accelerated action.
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| UN-HABITAT Contribution to the Discussion on Climate Change |
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Rome
Today half of humanity lives in cities. It is projected that by 2030 that figure will rise to two-thirds. We live in an age of unprecedented, rapid, irreversible urbanisation. The cities growing fastest are those of the developing world, and the fastest growing neighbourhoods are the slums.
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| PRESENTATION by Mrs ANNA K.TIBAIJUKA, UNDER SECRETARY GENERAL of the UNITED NATIONS and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of UN-HABITAT to the PLANNING CONVENTION of the Royal Town Planning Institute |
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The QEII Conference Centre,Westminster, London
I would like to start by thanking the Royal Town Planning Institute for inviting me to address you today. I would like to congratulate the Institute, and particularly Jim Claydon, its President, and Robert Upton, its Secretary-General, for giving a high profile to issues of international development in your Convention. I understand Robert is unwell and I wish him an early recovery. I would also like to acknowledge Clive Harridge, your Immediate Past President, whom I had the pleasure of meeting at the World Urban Forum in Vancouver last year. The RTPI made a powerful contribution to the Forum, a gathering of over 10,000 people from around the world, and its effort was crucial in putting planning back on the international agenda, from whence it has been missing for at least the last twenty years.
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| Statement from Anna K. Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director UN-HABITAT On the occasion of the closing of Housing and Property Claims Commission (HPCC) |
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Pristina, Kosovo
UN-HABITAT welcomed the invitation from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kouchener, in mid-1999 to assist the UN Mission in Kosovo to address a range of issues including local governance, rebuilding a land administration system and infrastructure in Kosovo, and developing the means to ensure restitution for people who lost their properties, and to help regularize informal transactions during the decade from 1989 to 1999. It is the celebration of the handover of the last case resolved by the Housing and Property Directorate and the Housing and Property Claims Commission that we are here for today, and I am proud that UN-HABITAT has been recognized for its contribution in to this most deserving endeavour.
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| Address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi, and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of the 12th Summit of the Comesa Authority of Heads of State and Government |
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Nairobi
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to this meeting in Nairobi. It is a great honour for us that you are gracing the United Nations headquarters in Africa with your presence here. As you know, there are four headquarters of United Nations in the World. After New York, the main headquartes, we have Geneva and Vienna. Nairobi is the only UN headquarter in the developing world. Today we find ourselves gathered here at the home of the United Nations Environment Programme, the agency that works to protect our planet’s natural environment, and UN-HABITAT, the agency of which I am the Execuctive Director which works for the built environment. This meeting could have been held elsewhere in this wonderful city, and so it is with a special word of appreciation to Your Excellency, President Kibaki, that we in the United Nations Office at Nairobi extend to you our thanks.
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| Statement of Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at 15th Session of UN Commission on Sustainable Development |
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New York
As we all know, access to affordable, modern energy services is a pre-requisite for sustainable development and poverty alleviation, and, more specifically, for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Lack of access to reliable, safe and environment-friendly energy is a strong constraint on human development.
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| AIR POLLUTION/ATMOSPHERE, Statement by Brian Williams, Chief Energy and Transport Section, Nairobi, Kenya, During UN Commission on Sustainable Development, 15th Session, New York, 30 April – 11 May 2007 |
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New York
The year 2007 marks a historic crossroads in human history. For the first time, half of humanity will be living in towns and cities. Our research shows that by 2030, this figure will rise to two-thirds. We thus live at a time of unprecedented and irreversible urbanisation. The cities growing fastest are those of the developing world. And the fastest growing neighborhoods are slums. Indeed, 2007 will also be the year in which the global number of slum dwellers is forecast to reach the 1 billion mark.
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| CLIMATE CHANGE, Statement by Brian Williams, Chief Energy and Transport Section, Nairobi, Kenya, During UN Commission on Sustainable Development, 15th Session, New York, 30 April – 11 May 2007 |
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New York
The world is experiencing unprecedented levels of urbanization as the majority of people now reside in urban areas. By 2030, three-quarters of the world’s population will be urban, and the biggest cities will be found in the developing world. As climate change threatens to change the face of the planet, mega-cities loom as giant potential flood or other disaster traps, especially for billions of the world’s urban poor – who are often in slums – and who are always the most exposed and the most vulnerable.
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| ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Statement by Vincent Kitio, Energy Advisor, Nairobi, Kenya, During UN Commission on Sustainable Development, 15th Session, New York, 30 April – 11 May 2007 |
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New York
As I address this CDS 15, over 1 billion people are currently living in slums throughout the developing world with intolerable living conditions in terms of water and sanitation service provision and lack of access to reliable energy services. This trend makes it patently clear that if we fail to achieve the MDGs in towns and cities, we will simply fail to achieve them at all. Affordable and reliable energy supply to the urban poor will be critical to attaining these goals.
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| UN-HABITAT statement on Climate Change at 15th Session of UN Commission on Sustainable Development |
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New York
The world is experiencing unprecedented levels of urbanization as the majority of people now reside in urban areas. By 2030, three-quarters of the world’s population will be urban, and the biggest cities will be found in the developing world.
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| Statement by Dr. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Executive Director UN-HABITAT at the Closing session of Local to Local Dialogue 19 April 2007 |
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| Introductory Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gerald Anderson |
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| Statement by Mrs. C.F. SIBEUDU, Head of Delegation, Director of Urban and Regional Development, Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development |
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Nairobi
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| Statement by the Hon. Minister or State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Housing), Hon. Michael Werikhe Kafabusa |
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Nairobi
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| Policy Statement by H.E. Mr. Djismun Kasri, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China Nairobi Chapter |
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Nairobi
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| Statement delivered by Ms. Fu Wenjuan, Vice-Minister of Construction of P.R. China |
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Nairobi
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| Statement by Dr. Anna K. Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the first plenary session of the 21st Session of the Governing Council for UN-HABITAT |
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Nairobi
This session of the Governing Council has before it some very important issues and equally important decisions to make. For this reason, we have been working arduously with the Committee of Permanent Representatives and its Bureau to ensure that the programme and the organisation of work allows for a judicial balance between dialogue and decision making.
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| Welcoming address by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Executive Director UN-HABITAT Director General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)at the opening of the 21st session of the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT |
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Nairobi
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the opening session of the 21st session of the Governing Council in my current two capacities. Firstly, as the Director General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi, UNON, a responsibility bestowed upon me by the Secretary General last year after Dr. Klaus Toepfer retired. Speaking in that capacity, it is with great pleasure that for the second time this year, we are honored to welcome you, President Mwai Kibaki, to our UN Compound. Your personal presence is a testimony to the important support you are giving to the work of the UN in general, and in particular to the business covered by the UN environmental agencies headquartered here, namely UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
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| Opening Remarks by his Excellency Fahmi Al Jowder at the opening of the UN-HABITAT conference in Nairobi |
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Nairobi
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| Speech by Sisulu Chair of the African Ministerial Conference on housing of the Republic of South Africa at the Plenary Sesion of the 21 Session of the governing council of UN-HABITAT |
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| On Behalf of the European Union, by His Excellency Walter J. Lindner Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany |
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Nairobi
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| Statement by Dr. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Executive Director UN-HABITAT at the first session of the Committee of the Whole 21 session of the Governing Council for UN-HABITAT |
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Nairobi
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| Local Government Opening Statement |
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Nairobi
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| Statement by Minister of State for Environment Government of Parkistan H.E. Malik Amin Aslam at the 21 Governing Council meeting of UN-HABITAT |
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Nairobi
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| Remarks by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Executive Director UN-HABITAT, At the first meeting of the Advisory Council of the UN-HABITAT Warsaw Office on 25 February 2007 |
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Warsaw
It gives me great pleasure to address this gathering of Honourable Ministers, distinguished bankers, local authorities and so many other important people playing key roles in shaping a brighter future for this region. I wish to open my remarks with special words of thanks: Firstly, thank you, Honourable Minister Aumiller, for hosting this event and for giving us your valuable time to serve as Chair of this first Advisory Council
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| Address to the Group of 77 in Geneva By Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director & Director-General United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Geneva – 18 January 2007 |
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Geneva
It is a great honour for me to appear before you today, in my capacity as the Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), to address the first meeting, in 2007, of the Group of 77 in Geneva. As some of you might recall I have had the pleasure of appearing before your meetings at the time I served as the UNCTAD Director for the Office of the Least Developed, Land-locked and Island Developing States. I was also serving at the time as the Executive Secretary of the Third UN Conference for the Least Developed Countries. I have always been gratified by the strong support, which the Group of 77 has always extended to the weaker among them. So I am pleased to be back. And I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you everything of the best for 2007
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| Message of Mr. Kim Hak-Su, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of UNESCAP |
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New Delhi
“Let me start by congratulating you, Your Excellency, and Mrs. Tibaijuka, Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, for the initiative to call this important Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Human Settlements. As the regional arm of the United Nations in Asia and the Pacific, UNESCAP strongly supports this initiative, which complements the Asia-Pacific Urban Forums and Ministerial Conferences that UNESCAP has been organizing since 1993 on issues related to urban development and housing.
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| Address by Mrs. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka Executive Director of UN-HABITAT On the occasion of the West Africa High-Level Peer Exhange on Government Enablement of Private Sector Lending for Affordable Housing |
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Accra, Ghana
It is a great privilege to present this keynote address at a conference called to see how governments can help and encourage the private sector to invest in a noble, worthwhile and most important cause – affordable housing for the poorest of the poor.
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| Statement by Mrs. Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the Convention on Climate Change |
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Nairobi
Success here is critical in our planet’s new urban age. Today half of humanity lives in cities. It is projected that by 2030 that figure will rise to two-thirds. We live in an age of unprecedented, rapid, irreversible urbanisation. The cities growing fastest are those of the developing world, and the fastest growing neighbourhoods are the slums.
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| Remarks by Inga Klevby,Assistant-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Deputy Executive Director UN-HABITAT at a news conference at the 12th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change |
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Nairobi
The so-called Adaptation Fund is an innovative new start to helping developing countries shore up their defences against disasters, many of them, like floods, or droughts, brought on by climate change. The purpose and management of this Fund have been determined here in Nairobi. These are the necessary first steps. This is a great accomplishment indeed.
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| Statement by Mr. Muhammad All Sorcar Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations |
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New York
As all are aware, the pace of urbanization is rapidly growing worldwide. As a result, economic, social and political pressures of urban poverty, especially in developing countries, are causing further expansion of slums. They cause serious overcrowding, uncertain employment and lead to the lack of basic services, including water and sanitation. The increasing urban population is placing tremendous pressure on existing land, housing and infrastructure all around this globe, especially in developing countries.
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| Statement by Wang Qi, Advisor of the Chinese Delegation on Item 54: Implementation of the Outcomes of the UN Habitat II and Strengthening of the UN-Habitat |
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New York
The solution to the question of human settlements in developing countries is the key to the overall improvement of human settlements around the world and should be the focus of our efforts in this regard. As the Secretary-General pointed out in his report, many developing countries are faced with severe challenges in the sustainable development of human settlements. Nevertheless, instead of being pessimistic and evading their responsibilities, they have made political commitments, formulated well- targeted policies and implemented reform programs in a proactive effort to improve their human settlements situation.
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| Statement By Azanaw T. Abreha Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia On Agenda item 54 |
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New York
At the outset, allow me to express my delegation’s sincere appreciation to the Secretary -General for his comprehensive and informative reports on the agenda item “Iniplantation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nation Human Settlements Programme.” I would also like to thank the Under Secretary-General and Executive Director Ms. Anna Tabaijuka for her introductory statement and for championing the cause of improving urban settlements.
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| Statement by Ms. Nicole Miade Adviser to UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY 61 session SECOND COMMITTEE Agenda Item 53 |
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New York
We have spoken today about the urgent and complex challenges posed by human settlements, particularly impoverished, peripheral urban communities. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) focuses in this session on one of its long-standing priorities — addressing the link between human settlements and On the one hand, human settlements may result from the mass movement of people displaced by natural disaster. Without humanitarian supplies, construction materials, or financial resources, disaster victims are often forced to leave their rural communities for camps or urban areas in search of shelter and livelihoods.
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| STATEMENT BY H. E. MR. SOLOMON KARANJA AMBASSADOR/PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE KENYA MISSION TO UN-HABITAT ON AGENDA ITEM 54 |
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New York
The trends in urban development highlighted in the report of the Secretary General A/61/262 are disturbing. The report indicates that for the first time in human history, by 2007, more people will live in cities than in rural areas and that in some regions, the rate of slum formation is nearly equal to the rate of urban growth. The report further informs that in many sub-Saharan African cities, the slum population already accounts for over 70% of the urban population. In addition, most slum dwellers live in worse conditions than those in rural areas-threatened by preventable diseases, insecurity, unemployment and illiteracy. These developments should not be allowed to continue. The international community needs to take immediate remedial action.
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| Statement by Mr. Salihu Ahmed-Sambo Minister Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN New York at The Second Committee on Agenda Item 54 |
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New York
The Secretary-General’s report highlighted the trends in the state of the world cities, especially in developing countries and their implications for the attainment of the Habitat Agenda and the Millennium Development Goals, particularly Targets 10 and 11 of goal 7. It is gratifying to note, in this regard, the commendable efforts of UN Habitat, to address the challenges of overcrowding, unemployment, lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitation, lack of health and education facilities prevalent in cities, world-wide. Nigeria welcomes these efforts and would encourage UN Habitat to sustain the momentum.
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| Statement by Dr. Asad M. Khan, Counsellor Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations On Agenda Item 54 |
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New York
The ‘State of the World’s Cities’ Report has documented the worsening living standards of urban poor, particularly in health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS and other diseases.
More than half of world population will live in cities by 2007. Much needs to be done to realize significant improvement in the lives of 100 million slum dwellers by 2020. Accelerated and concerted efforts at the international level and provision of increased resources is imperative, as concluded by the 2005 UN Summit.
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| Statement by Mrs. Muditha Haillyadde Second Secretary Implementation of the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements(Habitat II) |
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New York
Today well over 50% of the world’s population already lives in cities. One third of these lives in slums without access to safe drinking water and sanitation, most of dwellers are under the age of 25 and have no serious prospects for meaningful employment. The combination of these factors make the urban poor the most disempowered groups in terms of poverty and access to health and education and the most vulnerable group in terms of HIV/AIDS and other diseases. They represent world’s collective failure to come to terms with rapid urbanization and the consequences of globalization. UN Habitat and other UN agencies have been playing an important role towards the achievement of the Habitat Agenda. It is premature to evaluate the outcome of the conference. However, main positive aspects should be mentioned such as the awareness of a wide inventory of problems, deficiencies and risks in the development of human settlements, as well as of endeavor for search of possible improvements.
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| Statement on behalf of the European Union |
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| Opening statement by Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director UN-HABITAT - Naples, Italy, 2 October 2006 |
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Naples
It gives me great pleasure to celebrate the global festivities of World Habitat Day this year from this beautiful city of Naples. Naples is a gateway to the Mediterranean, and renowned centre of history, culture, art – and urban and architectural splendour. The planning of settlements such as Pompei, just down the road from here, still guide and inspire us in our quest for liveable cities. So it is with a special word of appreciation to Your Worship, Ms. Iervolino Russo, the Mayor of Naples, for so generously offering to host this important annual event.
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| WHD 2006 Kazan Executive Director's statement |
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Kazan, Russia
It is a privilege and a pleasure to be here in Kazan celebrating the World Habitat Day.
Since 1985, UN-HABITAT and partners have been commemorating this important day to reflect collectively about the challenges of achieving sustainable human settlements in a world that is becoming increasingly urbanized.
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| The Secretary-General's message on the occasion of World Habitat Day |
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New York, USA
By the year 2050, some 6 billion people representing two-thirds of humanity will be living in towns and cities. Never before in history has the world witnessed such rapid urbanization. Neither has it witnessed such a swift rise in the absolute numbers of people migrating.
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| The Executive Director's message on the occasion of World Habitat Day |
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Nairobi, Kenya
Every year on the first Monday in October we use World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of the world’s growing cities and our planet’s rapid and irreversible urbanisation. We worry not only whether we can manage this growth, but how we can do it positively in a way that makes cities inclusive, welcoming places for all.
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| His Excellency Dr.Ali Mohamed Shein Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania |
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| Mr. John Magufuli – Minister Of Land, Housing And Human Settlement Development, Tanzania |
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| Kofi Annan,Message from Secretary General of the United Nations |
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| Anna Tibaijuka,Under Secretary-General, United Nations; Executive Director, UN-HABITAT, Kenya |
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| Charles Kelly, Commissioner General, World Urban Forum 3, Government of Canada |
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| Sam Sullivan, Mayor, City of Vancouver, Canada |
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| Gordon Campbell, Premier, Province of British Columbia, Canada |
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| Noli de Castro, Vice President, Government of the Philippines |
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| Diane Finley, Minister, Human Resources and Social Development, Government of Canada; Chair, WUF 3 |
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| Naokazu Takemoto, Secretary-General of the Japan Parliamentarians on HABITAT (Senior Vice-Minister of Finance), Japan |
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| Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government of the United States of America |
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| Anna Tibaijuka, Under Secretary-General, United Nations; Executive Director, UN-HABITAT, Kenya |
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| John Friedmann, Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada |
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| Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Housing, Government of South Africa |
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| Morroco-Discours De M. Daniel Biau |
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Casablanca
Nous célébrons aujourd’hui la Journée mondiale de l’habitat qui se tient tous les ans le premier lundi d’octobre ; nous célébrons aussi le lancement au Maroc des Campagnes nationales sur la bonne gouvernance urbaine et sur la sécurité foncière et immobilière, nous célébrons enfin l’ouverture de la semaine « Convergence Urbanisme Habitat ».
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| Statement by the H.E President of the Republic of Kenya |
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| Speech by Minister of Construction, Peoples Republic of China, Mr Wang Guangtao |
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| COMMUNICATION DU TCHAD |
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| Statement By The Representative Of African Union Commision, On Behalf Of Adv. Bience Gawanas |
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| Nairobi Statement |
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At the invitation of Klaus Toepfer, Under-Secretary General and Head of UNCHS (Habitat), and on the occasion of the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the Special Session of the General Assembly for an overall review and appraisal of the implementation of the Habitat Agenda (Istanbul +5), we, Mayors from all over the world and Presidents of International Associations of Local Authorities, have gathered in Nairobi on 7 May 2000 for the second meeting of the UN Advisory Committee of Local Authorities.
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| South Asia Earthquake Donor Meeting |
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Geneva
On behalf of UN-HABITAT and on my own behalf, I would like to reiterate my sincere condolences to the people and Governments of Pakistan , India and Afghanistan for the terrible tragedy that befell them on 8th October, 2005.
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| World Habitat Day 2005 |
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Jakarta
I am greatly honoured to join you here today, and I express my sincere gratitude to you Mr. Vice-President and to your Government for so graciously offering to host the global celebration of World Habitat Day in this wonderful city of Jakarta.
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| Address to the Golden Spear 2005 Symposium on Civil-Military Cooperation in Disaster Management |
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Nairobi
Mrs. Tibaijuka has asked me to apologise on her behalf for not being able to attend in person today because of another international commitment in her schedule. She has therefore asked me, as her representative, to deliver her message to this distinguished gathering on behalf of the United Nations. She wants me to share with you some of our views and insights on Civil-Military Cooperation in Disaster Management , the theme of this year's Golden Spear symposium.
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| Statement by Mr Jacques Chirac President of the French Republic |
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Paris
I would like to thank the Mayor of Paris for his kind words and his clearly successful and auspicious initiative. It is my pleasure to wish you in turn a very warm welcome to France and Paris. Paris, this city so close to my heart, a city always set upon being vibrant, welcoming, proud of its history and its heritage, forward-looking, and an integral part of the international fellowship.
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| Le Secretaire General - Message Adresse Au Congres Fondateur De |
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Paris
C’est avec plaisir que j’adresse mes salutations les plus chaleureuses à ce Congrès fondateur de « Cités et gouvernements locaux unis ». Je tiens à louer les maires et les dirigeants locaux du monde entier pour cette initiative, qui peut contribuer beaucoup à renforcer sensiblement votre rôle au niveau international.
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| Thirteenth Commission on Sustainable Development |
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New York
I am honoured and privileged to participate at the opening of the 13th session of the Commission on Sustainable Development to report on the outcome of the twentieth session of the Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) held during April 4 to 8, 2005 in Nairobi. I thank H. E. Ambassador Ashe, the Chair of this session for his presence at our Governing Council.
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| Closing Statement by Mrs. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Executive Director, UN-HABITAT |
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Nairobi
As an enormous universal gathering of faiths put away their differences and assembled in Rome to lay Pope John Paul II to rest, 827 delegates from 92 Member States, including 48 Member States of the Governing Council, 39 representatives of Local Governments and their organisations and 92 representatives of NGOs as well as participants from the UN system, IGOs, professional associations and the private sector, assembled in Nairobi to provide guidance to one of the United Nations’ key programmes in the fight against global poverty.
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| the Global Chemical Giant BASF signing of the letter of Intent |
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Nairobi
UN-HABITAT’s mandate to achieve ‘Adequate shelter for all’ and ‘Sustainable human settlements’ presents a formidable but often forgotten challenge for the international community. In the context of the effective implementation of the Habitat Agenda and the Millennium Development Goals, UN-HABITAT is asked to strengthen local authorities, community organizations and non-governmental organizations so they may be more effective in the spheres of education, health, poverty eradication, human rights, social integration, and infrastructure.
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| High Level Panel to Commemorate International Women’s Day |
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New York
I am honored and privileged to participate in this high level panel to commemorate International Women’s Day, March 8 2005 on the theme “Gender Equality Beyond 2005: Building a More Secure Future”. Let me start by expressing my warm appreciation to the UN Division for the Advancement of Women, for graciously giving me the opportunity to address you all today. I would like to extend my congratulations to Ms Rachel Mayanja on her appointment as Assistant Secretary General, and Special Adviser to the UN-Secretary General on Gender Equality and the Advancement of Women.
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| Conférence Mondiale Sur la Réduction des Catastrophes [French] |
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Kobé, Japon
Au nom d’ONU-HABITAT, l’agence des Nations Unies pour les villes et les autres Etablissements Humains, je voudrais tout d’abord exprimer notre profonde sympathie envers les gouvernements et les populations affectés par les terribles événements du 26 décembre dernier. Cette tragédie illustre une fois encore la vulnérabilité des établissements humains.
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| International Meeting to Review the Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States |
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Mauritius
I am honoured and privileged to participate in this high level segment to review the implementation of the Barbados Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). At the outset, allow me to express my heartfelt sympathy and solidarity to the governments and peoples of those Asian and the East African countries, who were affected by the terrible tragedy of the Tsunami that struck the region several weeks ago. This tragedy is a grim reminder to all of us of the vulnerability of coastal regions, particularly the Small Island Developing States
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| PRESS LAUNCH KENYA JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD (JOYA) ON CRIME PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY 2004 AND 2005 22 December 2004, 1030 hrs, The Norfolk Hotel Address by Daniel Biau, Deputy Executive Director, UN-HABITAT |
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Nairobi
Secretary General- KUJ Ezekiel Mutua, Chair- Kenya Union of Journalist, Tervil Okoko, City Council of Nairobi representative- Engineer Njoroge, members of the press, distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.
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| Global WASH Forum |
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Dakar
I am honoured to have been invited by Sir Richard Jolly to chair the Global WASH Forum in Dakar and it is indeed a privilege and pleasure for me to join you at this inaugural plenary session of the Forum.
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| SECURITY OF TENURE IN URBAN AFRICA: WHERE ARE WE, AND WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE |
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The subject of land in Africa is both a critical and a sensitive one. UN-HABITAT’s global mandate covers all human settlement, although we are often known as the agency for cities. In the cities of the developing world, slum upgrading is one of our key tasks where security of tenure and land are of critical concern.
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| Conference on Land in Africa: Market Asset or Secure Livelihood? |
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London, UK
Let me at the outset congratulate the organisers of this conference, namely the Royal African Society, the Natural Resources Institute and the IIED, for choosing such a critical topic and for bringing together people who want to help Africans to take their rightful place in the world. I thank you for inviting me to participate in this important conference and meet such distinguished company.
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| Secretary General's Message |
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The theme of World Habitat Day this year, Cities – engines of rural development, was chosen to remind development policy-makers at every level not to think of “urban” and “rural” as separate entities, but rather as parts of an economic and social whole.
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| Executive Director's Message |
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The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October each year as World Habitat Day. It is an occasion to reflect on the state of human settlements and the basic right to adequate shelter for all.
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| Address by Mrs. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka |
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Nairobi, Kenya
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you, and to express my sincere gratitude to you, Mr. President and to your Government, for offering to host the global celebrations of World Habitat Day this year - back in Nairobi, the headquarters of our Agency.
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| Closing Address of the Executive Director at The World Urban Forum, Second Session |
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Barcelona
It is an honour and a privilege to present you with my statement concluding the Second World Urban Forum.On behalf of all the participants from all over the world, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Mayor Joan Clos and the City of Barcelona, the people of Catalonia and the Government of Spain for hosting our event in this wonderful and inspiring city.
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| The Executive Governor Lagos State, Nigeria |
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Barcelona
IT IS AN HONOUR TO BE INVITED TO ADDRESS THIS DISTINGUISHED SESSION ON URBAN SUSTANABILITY AT THE SECOND WORLD URBAN FORUM, BARCELONA 2004. I EXTEND MY GRATITUDE TQTHE UN_HABJTAT FOR THE INVITATION AND COMMEND IT FOR IT'S DOGGED COMMITMENT TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABILITY OF CITIES IN A RAPIDLY URBANIZING WORLD. I SEE YOUR INVITAION AS AN AFFIRMATION OF OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGOS IN THE RESOLUTION OF URBAN CHALLENGES ON THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA. AS YOU ALL KNOW, LAGOS IS CURRENTLY THE MOST POPULOUS CITY IN THE CONTINENT WITH A POPULATION OF 15MILLION AND WILL BE ACCOMODATING OVER 20MILLION PEOPLE OVER 2010.
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| Local capacities for global agendas; Impact of Cities on the global Environment , Mr. Bakary Kante, Director of the Division of Policy Development and Law, UNEP |
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Barcelona
Urbanisation is one of the most significant processes in our society over the past century. The
move from a mainly rural society to an urbanized world has impacted on all levels of our lives. In 1950
less than one third of the world's citizens were living in cities, but by 2025, this Will be two-thirds, and
90 percent of them will be liVing in developing country cities. Of the three persons born each second in
the world, two are born in cities. This shift from rural to urban has severe social, cultural, economic, and
environmental impacts. However, where urbanization in the developed countries went hand in hand with
economic growth and rapid increases in welfare, this is not the case with developing countries.
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| Remarks by Mr. Martti Ahtisaari Former President of Finland |
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Barcelona
As we discuss the issue of preventing man made disasters and natural
disasters, it is natural for me to focus on the first part -the man made
disasters -because that is where my own personal experience is from. In the
course of the years I have been engaged in trouble shooting in Africa and Asia.
Europeans, too, are perfectly able of generating manmade disasters
even in our own time and some of my experience comes from Europe.
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| SPEECH BY MR. KLAUS TOEPFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME |
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Barcelona
One of the major issues of the 21s,t
cultural and biological diversity.
century is the worldwide decline in
The globalization of communications and trade appears to be having a
dramatic effect on many cultures. It is estimated that as many as half the
world's 6,000 languages are threatened with extinction in the next
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| A NEW GLASNOST FOR OUR FUTURE, The Right to Water and Dignified Life, Mikhail Gorbachev, Chairman, Green Cross international |
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Barcelona
Exactly four years ago, in September 2000, the leaders of all the world's! countries declared that: "We will spare no effort to free our fellow men, women and children from the abject and dehumanising conditions of extreme poverty, to which more than a billio of them are currrently subjected" UN Millennium Declaration.
Nothing is more dehumanising than living without water and sanitation so why are more efforts not being made to address the world water crisis? In the last four years, over, 20 million children have died from preventable water-borne diseases, and hundreds of millions of people continue to live with the daily drudgery and squalor associated with the lack of water and sanitation. Yet, today, there is little to indicate that we will not face the same situation four years from now.
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| Opening Speech at the Second World Urban Forum, 13 September 2004 |
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Barcelona, Spain
We are honoured that the World Urban Forum has been invited to be an integral part of the highly successful Universal Forum of Cultures. I wish to extend a special thank you to Mayor Joan Clos and the city of Barcelona, the people of Catalonia and the Government of Spain for their invitation to host this global gathering.
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| Message from UN Secretary-general Kofi Annan to the Second World Urban Forum |
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Barcelona
It is with great pleasure that I address this second World Urban Forum, a capstone event for the highly successful Universal Forum of Cultures being held this summer in Barcelona, the heart of Spanish Catalonia. For member states of the United Nations, there is no subject of greater consequence than the plurality of cultures. We are, above all, striving for peace and unity among nations. And, because it is culture that both defines and differentiates nations, every effort made to apprehend and understand our cultural differences is to be commended.
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| Special Event at the 2004 Stockholm Water Week |
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Let me begin by thanking you all for accepting our invitation to join in this special session, allowing us to share with you the developing initiative on “ Meeting the MDG 's on Water and Sanitation in Secondary Urban Centres in the Lake Victoria Region, an initiative that UNHABITAT has begun in the Lake Victoria Region.
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| Introductory Statement to the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC) |
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Thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce Programme 12 on Human Settlements of the Proposed Strategic Framework for the biennium 2006-2007. The submission before you was prepared in close consultation with Governments, in accordance with Governing Council resolution 19/2 that requested me to consult the Committee of Permanent Representatives and take full account of the members’ views in preparation of this document.
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I have great pleasure in welcoming you to the United Nations offices in Nairobi, the Headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
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| Statement By The Executive Director Of UN-HABITAT Mrs. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka United Nations House |
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Beirut, Lebanon
It is indeed an honour to be here with you today on my first visit to Lebanon. The excellent and warm hospitality that I have witnessed since my arrival is only paralleled by the dynamism I have seen in all aspects of daily life and the numerous achievements in urban renewal, housing construction and local economic development. The reconstruction of Beirut and of Lebanon, in such a short period of time, is nothing short of impressive. Like a Phoenix from the ashes, it demonstrates that where there is a will there is a way.
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I am honored to be here today at the Third Annual Glocalization Conference. For me, as the head of the UN agency for human settlements, also known as the City Agency, it is indeed very impressive and inspiring for me to see such a powerful gathering of Mayors, representatives of corporations, the World Bank and sister agencies in this eternal city of Rome. Let me take this opportunity on behalf UN-HABITAT to congratulate you all, The Glocal Forum, mayors and local leaders from around the world, on this conference of great relevance to an urbanizing world.
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| The opening of the Universal Forum of Cultures |
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Barcelona, Spain
It is a great honour and privilege to address this gathering on this auspicious occasion, the opening of the Universal Forum of Cultures graced by your majesties’ personal presence.
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| The IVth Forum of Local Authorities for Social Inclusion of Porto Alegre |
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Barcelona, Spain
I am very glad that I was able to join you this morning for the opening ceremony of the 4th Forum of Local Authorities for Social Inclusion of Porto Alegre, taking place just before the official opening of the 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures. I am also particularly happy to continue with you, here in Barcelona, the outstanding momentum of the founding Congress of United Cities and Local Governments that took place this week in Paris.
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| On the occasion of the founding Congress of United Cities and Local Government (UCLG) |
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The creation of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) reflects the commitment of the world’s mayors to create a unified global voice for cities, convinced that the challenges of a rapidly globalizing and urbanizing world need to be addressed at the local level by the sphere of government, which is closest to the citizens
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| Inaugural Meeting of the Advisory Group on Forced evictions |
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It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Nairobi for this inaugural meeting of the Advisory Group on Forced Evictions. I wish first of all to thank you for your willingness to join this group, despite your heavy workloads, and to contribute to this challenging mission.
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| The Nairobi Dam Trust Initiative |
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Nairobi, Kenya
It is a great pleasure for me to join you this evening at the launching of "The Nairobi Dam Trust Initiative." I congratulate the Kenya Government and our sister agency UNEP on this important occasion and express appreciation for the invitation extended to us.
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On behalf of Dr. Klaus Toepfer and the whole United Nations family, I am delighted to have this opportunity to welcome you to the United Nations in Nairobi. In a world that has become more interconnected through commerce and communication, the United Nations system is the only global political body for both dialogue and action. Nearly every country is represented in the United Nations, and each has the right to speak out on issues of peace and development, looking for common solutions to shared problems.
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| Address to the International Conference on The Age of Connectivity – Harnessing the Generations |
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I wish to open my remarks by saying thank you to International Council for Caring Communities for calling this important conference. A century ago, we did not live as long as we do today because we did not live as well. We did not have the social, medical, and political means, let alone the basic human rights many of us - but by no means all - enjoy today. And the world was far tougher. It is wonderful that so many more of us can expect to live to a ripe old age now. Perhaps by the year 2050, and fifty years beyond, we may be able to take a longer life more for granted. Certainly we will have better technology.
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| The Secretary-General - Message To The "Africities Summit" |
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Yaoundé, Cameroon
It is a great pleasure to send my greetings to everyone who has gathered for this Third Africities Conference. Your presence underscores your recognition of the magnitude and urgency of the urban challenge facing Africa. And the impressive turn-out of mayors, government officials, representatives of the private sector and civil society, as well as a number of development partners, shows you understand that this challenge can be tackled only by collective engagement. I would like to commend the Municipal Development Partnership for its vigorous efforts and leadership in support of local authorities in Africa.
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| Address to the Africities Summit by Mrs. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Under-Secretary General and Executive Director, UN-HABITAT |
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Yaoundé, Cameroon
I wish to open my remarks by saying thank you to His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon and members of his government; His Excellency President Joachim Chissano, President of Mozambique and current Chairman of the African Union; other Honourable Ministers and members of the Government of Cameroon; the Ministers of Finance, and Local Government in charge of decentralisation from around Africa; His Worship, the Honourable Arthur Hussene Canana, the Mayor of Maputo and Chairman of the Political Committee of Africities 2003; Chairman Nicolas Amougou Noma, the Government Delegate for Yaoundé Urban Community; Your Worships the Mayors, and Honourable Councillors; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Sister UN Organizations; and, representatives of our bilateral and multi-lateral partners.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I would like to first extend my warm welcome to this eminent group of persons for joining us today in this Panel Discussion organized on the occasion of the World Habitat Day. The theme for this year’s observance is Water and Sanitation for Cities....
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I am glad that I was able to join with you this afternoon at the launch of the Brazil’s national WASH campaign, being launched by UN-HABITAT’s partners in Brazil.
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| The Secretary-general — Message On World Habitat Day |
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The theme of World Habitat Day 2003 -- “Water and Sanitation for Cities” -- highlights the need to provide the urban poor with clean water and decent sanitation.
In a rapidly urbanizing world, where already half of the world’s population lives in cities and towns, at least 1 billion people suffer from the dangers and indignities associated with the lack of clean water and adequate sanitation.
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| Executive Director’s message on World Habitat Day |
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The theme this year of World Habitat Day on 6 October spearheaded by the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is water and sanitation. Never before has there been such clear international consensus that sustainable development starts with health and dignity. These fundamental conditions of human development cannot be met without sustained investment in safe water and basic sanitation.
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I am glad that I was able to join with you this afternoon at the launch of the Brazil’s national WASH campaign, being launched by UN-HABITAT’s partners in Brazil. I congratulate the Water and Sanitation Collaborative Council, its Executive Director Gouri Ghosh and the regional coordinator Ana Machado for working closely with UN-HABITAT to bring WASH to Latin America and the Caribbean.
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I would like to first extend my warm welcome to this eminent group of persons for joining us today in this Panel Discussion organized on the occasion of the World Habitat Day. The theme for this year’s observance is Water and Sanitation for Cities.
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| Agents rather than patients – Realising the potential for Asset-Based Community Development |
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Each year BSHF organises a three day consultation at St. George’s House in Windsor Castle. It brings together leading experts and practitioners to discuss a theme of current housing concern and to seek to identify ways in which possible solutions can be put in place. The Agenda for Action resulting from these deliberations is used to encourage practical and realistic change at local, national and international level.
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| Urban Housing Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Countries |
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Nairobi, Kenya
On behalf of the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, I wish to congratulate the organizers of the present workshop on urban housing for a very timely initiative. at UN-HABITAT, we believe that the issues of housing and urbanization should be placed at the top of the development agenda of most African countries which are currently experiencing a rapid urban transition...
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| Fourth Global Forum of Paliamentarians on Habitat |
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Berlin, Germany
wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Global Parliamentarians on Habitat (GPH), and to the host committee under the able leadership of Hon. Peter Goetz, President of the Regional Council for Europe of the GPH, for inviting me to participate at this Fourth Forum of the Parliamentarians being held in this beautiful and historic federal capital city of Berlin…
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| Sustainable Local Government, Sustainable Development: Involving the Private Sector and NGOs |
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South Africa
wish to begin my speech by acknowledging the leadership role taken by the Government of South Africa and His Excellency Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, in promoting international development issues. It was only recently that the Government of South Africa hosted the World Summit for Sustainable Development and today the Commonwealth Local Government Forum Conference.
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| 3rd World Water Forum |
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Osaka, Japan
It is a privilege, and it gives me great pleasure to take part in this event today. I am very happy to be in Osaka, Japan’s second largest city. Since I arrived I have been impressed by the sheer energy of the city, energy derived from the thriving trade and industry, as well as the lively culture scene
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| Eve Woman of the Year Award |
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Nairobi, Kenya
It gives me great pleasure to be here on the eve of International Women's Day. This is the day that women all over the world celebrate their achievements. And what could be more appropriate than to gather here in Nairobi to honour 10 Kenyan women award winners, and 30 nominees, who are a testament to women's courage and ability.
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| The Luncheon Meeting organized by the United Nations Foundation |
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Washington D.C., US
I am truly happy that I could respond to this invitation from my friend Senator Tim Wirth. Tim joined me in Johannesburg during the World Summit on Sustainable Development last year. He brought a clear vision and a rare commitment for Africa to the Summit. I, therefore, owed him this trip.
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| 22nd Meeting of the UNEP Governing Council |
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Nairobi, Kenya
In time-honoured tradition, I have been invited by the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme to address the UNEP Governing Council. I, in turn, soon hope to welcome the Executive Director, Dr. Klaus Toepfer, to address the opening plenary of the 19th Session of the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT.
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| Statement at the Second Committee of the 57th Session of the General Assembly |
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New York, USA
Statement at the Second Committee of the 57th Session of the General Assembly
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| Statement on the occasion of the kick-off of the Secure tenure event Davao City, Philippines |
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Davao City, Philippines
This event is a unique opportunity for me to meet directly with those who are among our most important partners and those for whom UN-HABITAT is dedicating most of its effort. They are the urban poor who live in precarious situations, in unhealthy slums and also unfortunately, very often, in areas that are prone to risks. They are also the local authorities who struggle to provide to their citizen a decent and safe shelter.
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| Address on the occasion of the visit to Muntinlupa City, Philippines |
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Muntinlupa City, Philippines
I am honoured to be here with you today to participate in this important event. I would like to thank Honourable Jaime Frenedi, Mayor of the City of Muntinlupa, the honorable members of Muntinlupa City Council, and the citizens of Muntinlupa City, for inviting me to visit your City and see directly the impressive accomplishments that you have achieved here to the benefit of the underprivileged members of your community.
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| Speech on World Habitat Day in Brussels |
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Brussels, Belgium
Every year since 1985, when it was first designated by the General Assembly, World Habitat Day has been celebrated on the first Monday of every October. On this day we are asked to reflect on the conditions of the living environment or our habitats, focusing on the state of human settlements and on progress made, and persistent and new challenges for their sustainable development. This year it has been decided that we should reflect on the theme of city to city cooperation.
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| International Conference on Sustainable Building |
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Oslo, Norway
It is a great honour and privilege for me to address this important Conference in the presence of distinguished dignitaries from nearly seventy countries representing the research community, property owners, the construction industry and authorities in this beautiful country of Norway. It is indeed very heartening to note that this conference is a result of cooperation among an impressive array of partners representing the government, private and public sector, research and financial institutions.
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| Tibaijuka calls for urgent solutions to poverty |
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It gives me great pleasure to welcome all of you to the Headquarters of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme here at Gigiri. I am delighted by your response to our call to come and discuss the very important subject of Urban Food Security. I am particularly happy that, in spite of your very demanding schedules, you have found time, Honourable Dr. Godana and Your Worship Mayor Mbugua, to come and share your thoughts with us on this important topic.
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| International Forum on Urban Poverty in Marrakech, Morocco |
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Marrakech, Morocco
It is a great honour and privilege for me to address this important Conference in the presence of the most important dignitaries in this beautiful country of Morocco and I would like to thank His Majesty, the King of Morocco, and his government for making it possible for all of us to gather here to discuss how best we can solve the problems of urban poverty all over the world.
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| Message of the Executive Director on World Habitat Day 2001 |
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The theme of this year's World Habitat Day celebrations - "Cities without Slums" - is one that concerns us all, collectively and individually. One billion poor people live without adequate shelter and basic services in slums and squatter settlements.
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| Launching of the Global Campaign for Good Urban Governance in India Opening Session |
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Delhi, India
It is with great pleasure that I address the concluding session of the launch of the campaign for good urban governance in India. This event has been a resounding success and I wish to thank all those persons, both behind and in front of the scenes, who have made this event possible. The effort involved in conceptualising and organising such an event is considerable and I can appreciate the sacrifices of time and personal convenience that have been made. In my opening speech I particularly mentioned the staff from the Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation.
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| World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance |
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Durban, South Africa
The World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, presents a unique opportunity for us to think of all the people around the world, who have been struggling for the defeat of all kinds of discrimination. The victorious fight of the people of South Africa against the apartheid system gives us hope to consider that racism and all kinds of institutionalized discrimination can be successfully fought and eradicated from our human settlements.
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| Dennis Shea, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development |
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Barcelona
On behalf of the United States Government, I am honored to be here today to address this impressive gathering ofcommitledindividuals and institutions at the Second Sessionofthe World Urban Forum here in the beautiful city of Barcelona. I extend the best wishes of Secretary Alphonso Jackson of the u.s. I Department of Housing and Urban Deyelopment for a successful and enriching exchange of ideas and experiences.
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| Director General, Soren Haggroth |
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Barcelona
I am very honoured to have been invited to this Second World Urban Forum and say a few words at this opening session. Together with my South-African colleague at that time Mrs. Sankie I chaired the First World Urban Forum in Nairobi in May 2002. The idea was to find a more informal way to focus on the Urban challanges. The key word was dialogue. Some 1200 people met in Nairobi, now 6000 people have registered for the Second Urban Forum. It is an impressive number and it shows that the problems and possibilities of urbanisation is gaining an ever increasing attention on the global agenda. I am fully convinced that also this Second World Forum will be as open, as informal, as democratic and as inclusive, as it was in Nairobi. I am glad to hear that a Third World Urban Forum is already being planned to take place in Vancouver'in 2006. In a way the Nairobi Forum was a historical in creating a new way of international co-operation, outside the UN protocal, but inside the main stream of the world challanges.
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| Remarks for Mayor Donald L.Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron |
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Remarks for Mayor Donald L.Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron
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| Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hounerable Erha Solberg, Norway |
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Barcelona
It is a great honour for me to take part in the opening ceremony of the second World Urban Forum. We have gathered here frnm all over the.world, from all walks of life, to discuss urban challenges and search for solutions to the issues of inclusiveness and integration. We are here to exchange experiences, to form partnerships and alliances, and to gain courage and inspiration to meet one of the most critical challenges of our time; combating urban poverty.
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Opening Ceremony | | Ban Ki-moon, Message from Secretary General of the United Nations |
| Anna Tibaijuka, Under Secretary-General, United Nations; Executive Director, UN-HABITAT |
| Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain |
| Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya |
| Capt (Mr.) John Zefania Chilligati, (MP.) Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Government of the United Republic of Tanzania |
| Zhang Guangning, Mayor of Guangzhou and Co-President of UCLG English Chinese |
Plenaries |
| Sir John R. Kaputin, Secretary-General of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States |
| Djoko Kirmanto, Minister for Public Works, Indonesia |
| Kumari Selja, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Government of India |
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Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
New Delhi Declaration
