Housing crisis is a matter of governance and not funding, city leaders tell World Urban Forum

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City leaders at the World Urban Forum emphasized that the housing crisis is primarily a governance issue rather than a funding one. They highlighted the importance of effective communication between local and central governments to improve housing delivery. Experts noted that urban leadership is crucial for addressing climate, economic, and social policies as cities continue to grow.

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▪Mayors from various countries stated that poor coordination between local and central governments hinders housing production.
▪The mayor of Konya emphasized that communication problems are a greater obstacle than financial issues in housing delivery.
▪UN-Habitat warned that without urgent action, up to 3 billion people could be living in slum conditions by 2050.

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