UN-Habitat has formalised two international partnerships aimed at strengthening global cooperation on social and affordable housing.
Through letters of intent, UN-Habitat notes that the partnerships focus on the creation of a social housing and cooperation hub to connect cities from different continents and to advance innovative tools and solutions for inclusive housing.
The first letter of intent launched a Social Housing Hub co-hosted by the cities of Paris and Nairobi, bringing together UN-Habitat, the City of Paris, and Nairobi City County to connect cities and promote inclusive, community-driven housing solutions, including the transformation of informal settlements and slums.
The second letter of intent, between UN-Habitat and the Government of France, will allow the Hub to be hosted in France to support global collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building on inclusive housing systems.
