The transformation of informal settlements requires the official recognition of these areas and the implementation of integrated solutions covering all sectors, Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), said during the dialogue session titled “Transforming Informal Settlements and Slums: Housing for the World,” held within the framework of WUF13, APA-Economics reports.
According to her, Azerbaijan, together with Somalia, is currently co-chairing discussions on the transformation of informal settlements within the framework of the UN-Habitat Open-Ended Working Group on housing issues.
Anacláudia Rossbach noted that the recognition of informal settlements and the inclusion of data related to these areas in statistics and census systems are among the main priorities.
The head of UN-Habitat emphasized that these areas are not only problem zones, but also gateways to education, healthcare, employment, and other opportunities for people arriving in cities.
She added that the transformation of informal settlements requires integrated solutions covering housing, infrastructure, social services, and finance.
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