WUF12 addresses SDG localisation, development finance
At the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), held in Cairo, two pivotal discussions underscored the critical importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) localisation and financing for development. These discussions revealed a collective commitment to addressing the global challenges of urbanization
Egypt’s Local Development Minister calls for multilevel governance at WUF12
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development Manal Awad emphasised the importance of multilevel governance for a sustainable urban future during a roundtable discussion at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo. The discussion, which took place on the second day
Egypt’s PM inaugurates Urban Expo at WUF12
Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Madbouly opened the Urban Expo on the sidelines of the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF) on Monday. The event also witnessed the attendance of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. It will run from 4 to 8
WUF12: Sudan’s Al-Burhan praises UN support, vows to rebuild after war
Sudanese Sovereign Council President Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has praised the United Nations for its support in bolstering Sudan’s efforts towards sustainable development and national identity. Al-Burhan specifically highlighted the UN’s assistance in developing consistent programs to strengthen strategic planning strategies,
WUF returns to Africa for first time since its inauguration 20 years ago
Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the UN-Habitat programme, announced the details of Egypt’s hosting of the 12th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), at a press conference on Sunday at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, in