The extraordinary session of African ministers responsible for human settlements preparatory to the second United Nations conference on human settlements : habitat 2
Abstract
This 1994 speech by the UNECA Executive Secretary at the African Ministers' preparatory meeting for Habitat II highlights Africa's human settlements challenges, including rapid urbanization, rural-urban disparities, housing shortages, and environmental degradation. It calls for integrated planning, self-reliance, and leveraging urban potential while addressing poverty and governance. The speech underscores the need for sustainable policies and regional collaboration ahead of the UN Habitat II conference.
Citation
“United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa. (1994-03-30). The extraordinary session of African ministers responsible for human settlements preparatory to the second United Nations conference on human settlements : habitat 2. UN.ECA the extraordinary session of african ministers responsible for human settlements preparatory to the second united nations conference on human settlements(1994, Mar.30: Nairobi, Kenya). Addis Ababa:. © UN. ECA,. https://hdl.handle.net/10855/37146”Collections
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