BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. The 13th session of
the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku is proving to be a highly
valuable and effective experience, a Cameroonian official told
Trend on the sidelines
of the global event.
Melvin Wajiri, chairman of the Cameroonian NGO Coalition for
Social Development, told that the infrastructure, organization and
systems in place for the forum are “truly magnificent.”
Wajiri, who also serves as director of the nonprofit
organization People Empowering People, which operates in 47 African
countries, said his impressions of the forum have been
overwhelmingly positive.
“The infrastructure, organizational level and systems created in
Baku are truly magnificent,” he said. “Baku is a very beautiful
city. The people are very friendly and hospitable.”
He also praised government-led projects, architectural solutions
and innovative approaches showcased during the forum, adding that
initiatives presented by participants from other countries were
also highly impressive.
“Overall, WUF13 is a very useful, effective experience,” Wajiri
noted.
