Under the theme: ‘Sustainable Development: The role of cities in creating improved economic opportunities for all, with special reference to youth and gender’, the 24th Governing Council of UN Habitat came to a close on April 19. After a spirited opening by newly elected Kenyan President Uruhu Kenyatta on Monday, the conference offered a variety of inspiring sessions ranging from a in-depth look at new, experimental forms of Land Readjustment ("PiLar:Participatory and Inclusive Land Readjustment") to an exploratory discussion over the new generation of National Urban Policies (NUPs).
INTI representatives were present during this eventful week as two of the 1144 delegates from 107 countries. Several resolutions were adopted after intense discussion and negotiation, and after some heated debate the work program and budget for the coming two years was eventually approved.
Videos from the conference can be viewed here.
Click here to download all the documents and presentations from the GC24.
