The 13th Global Baku Forum continues, APA reports.
A panel discussion titled “Global Cooperation for Housing: Perspectives for WUF13” was held within the framework of the forum.
First, UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach delivered a speech at the 13th Global Baku Forum. During her speech, she noted that informal settlements and slums are among the characteristics of the global housing crisis. This situation is particularly widespread in countries of the Global South and in the cities of this region.
Later, Chairman of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture and National Coordinator of WUF13, Anar Guliyev, stated that social inequality is observed in many parts of the world today and that issues related to urban planning remain relevant for many countries.
During his speech at the panel, Lord Mayor of the City of London and former Sheriff of the City of London Michael Mainelli stated that although settlement appears to be a global problem, it is actually an issue that should mainly be solved at the local level.
Benedetto Zacchiroli, Chair of the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities of UNESCO, President of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism, emphasized that there is no single and universal solution model in the field of housing. Therefore, networks operating at different levels must be flexible and able to provide effective support when needed.
Finally, former Deputy Prime Minister of Romania Ana Birchall touched upon settlement and housing provision as serious issues that create confidence for the future. She noted that efforts should be carried out to ensure housing provision.
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