BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. It is necessary not
only to be satisfied with the adoption of the declaration, but also
to take real steps, Zimbabwe's Vice President, Constantino Guveya
Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga, said at the leaders' summit within the
framework of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Trend reports.
According to him, Zimbabwe considers the creation of smart,
sustainable, and inclusive cities to be its priority.
"We express our gratitude to the Republic of Azerbaijan and the
United Nations Settlement Program (UN-Habitat) for organizing this
conference. The Government of Zimbabwe considers housing to be a
fundamental right of all. We have already defined our strategic
direction in this area. By 2030, we plan to make cities and towns
inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. We expect practical
approaches from WUF13 to strategies aimed at implementing the
Sustainable Development Agenda," he said.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 through 22 within the
framework of cooperation between the UN-Habitat program and the
Azerbaijani Government.
The event's program brings together various stakeholders and
representatives of like-minded groups to discuss one of the most
pressing global challenges – the issue of housing provision.
Dedicated to the theme "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient
Cities and Communities," WUF13 gathers national governments from
around the world, as well as communities, professionals, and
partners to exchange views, shape policy approaches, and accelerate
action toward solutions in sustainable urban development.
The program provides an opportunity for high-level discussions
through practical, solution-oriented platforms and interactive
meeting formats, ensuring that global policy is anchored in local
experience.
