As part of WUF12, we warmly invite you to participate in our panel discussion, where we will work together to exchange solutions for advancing affordable and sustainable housing worldwide and achieving the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11).

This panel at WUF12 will explore how to integrate affordability and sustainability in housing provision, aligning with the goals of SDG 11. The discussion will focus on addressing global housing challenges through innovative financing models, supportive policies, community engagement, and sustainable solutions. Key stakeholders, including urban development experts, will share their insights on how to ensure housing affordability while maintaining sustainability standards.

Speakers:

• Moderator: Hilmar von Lojewski, Councillor for Urban Development, Building, Housing, and Transport at the Association of German Cities (Deutscher Städtetag)
• Introduction: Amanda Entrikin, Director of Global Affairs and Advocacy, Habitat for Humanity International
• Panellists:
  • Benard Ojwang, Director for Housing and Urban Development, County Government of Kisumu, Kenya
  • Lars Loebner, Head of Unit Housing Projects, Outer City Senate Department for Urban Development, Berlin, Germany
  • Tapiwa Maruza, Coordinating Officer at Namibia Housing Action Group, Windhoek, Namibia
  • Jack Ngarambe (tbc), Director General for Urbanisation, Housing and Human Settlements, Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda
• Closing: Heike Litzinger, Head of Department, BMZ (tbc)

Join us to explore solutions that make housing affordable and sustainable, helping cities worldwide achieve SDG 11.

Date: Tuesday, 05 November, 13:00 - 13:45 pm
Location: German Pavilion, WUF 12
Event Format: Panel Discussion

If you are unable to attend in person, you can follow the event via live stream: https://city-transitions.global/event/enabling-affordability-and-sustainability-in-housing-provision/

The event is organized by Connective Cities in collaboration with Urban Innovation Made in Africa.