Medan, Indonesia, 23 February 2016 – Around 70 young people gathered in Medan, Indonesia on Saturday for a focus group discussion and survey research on urban youth and equity in Asia-Pacific. The lively event kicked off with presentations from experts and representatives from local communities who shared their views, analysis and experience in tackling youth
Illac Diaz from the MyShelter Foundation aims to in this lecture showcase ways to reuse plastic bottles as quick solutions to solve lighting issues in crisis situations. The ‘Liter of Light’ project teaches communities the technology to create lamps both for daytime and nighttime use made of locally available resources. VIDEO COMING 22 APRIL MP3
Oscar Carracedo from the University of Singapore outlines five actions that has emerged in his research in relation to urban revitalization policies and processes. VIDEO COMING 8 APRIL MP3 “On site urban renewal strategies for low income and informal settlements in inner cities” – Oscar Carracedo (AUDIO COMING SOON) SYNOPSIS “On site urban renewal strategies
Richard Sliuzas from the University of Twente in the Netherlands in this lecture outlines how new technologies means new approaches to mapping, in particular slum mapping, and the implications of this. VIDEO COMING 25 MARCH MP3 “Implications of developments in geo-spatial technologies for slum dwellers” – Richard Sliuzas (AUDIO COMING SOON) SYNOPSIS Slum mapping is
Kecia Rust from the Centre for Affordable Housing in South Africa in this lecture discusses the current state of housing finance in Africa. VIDEO COMING 11 MARCH MP3 “Extending access to housing finance across Africa” – Kecia Rust (AUDIO COMING SOON) SYNOPSIS If cities are built the way they are financed (Renaud, 1984), then Africa’s
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AGGI is established as an independent advisory body to the UN-Habitat Executive Director, guided by principles of integrity, transparency, trust and accountability. AGGI has the role of advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality in sustainable urban development. This is accomplished through the provision of strategy guidance and advice on policies, programs and budgeting at global,
