JOIN CAHF & AUHF AT THE WORLD URBAN FORUM
As part of WUF12, we’re excited to invite you to five pivotal events designed to spark conversations, share insights, and drive solutions in urban housing. Join us to explore the latest in affordable housing innovations, partnerships, and sustainability goals for cities worldwide.
Training Event: Housing Policy Practices and Tools to Enable the Supply of Affordable Housing Options and Access to Housing Finance
Join us for an engaging training course that equips you with well-tested tools and innovative housing practices from diverse regions, including Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Explore successful case studies and understand the intricate relationship between affordable housing supply, housing finance, informality, and urban development. This program will enhance your understanding of effective housing solutions in varying contexts.
Host: IHS
Date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Time: 09:00 – 11:30 (GMT+3)
Venue: Multipurpose Room 10
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SDG in Action Session: Land-based Finance and the Future of African Cities
This session will delve into the pivotal role of land-based finance (LBF) in supporting urban development across African cities. As urbanization accelerates, innovative financing solutions like LBF are essential for funding infrastructure, housing, and public services.
Participants will explore successful LBF case studies, address common challenges, and discuss effective strategies. Insights from the African Cities at a Crossroads Background Report will enrich the discussion, with panelists from leading countries and institutions sharing their experiences in implementing LBF reforms across Africa.
Host: UN-Habitat event, Moderated by Kecia Rust
Date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Time: 15:00 – 16:30 (GMT+3)
Venue: SDG in Action – Room A
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Voices from the Cities: How can we be stronger together. Public and Private sector practitioners collaborating for a strong affordable housing sector in Africa
This session will introduce participants to the African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF), highlighting its membership and activities and encouraging involvement to support Africa’s affordable housing sector. Participants will contribute to a statement of intent for the AUHF within the overall framework of WUF12 – it all starts with the home. Through a collaborative exchange of ideas, experiences, and expertise, the session aims to build a collective approach to addressing affordable housing challenges in African urban areas.
Host: AUHF – Thandiwe Dlhamini, Programme Manager
Date: Thursday, 07 November
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 (GMT+3)
Venue: Voices from the Cities – Room A
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Training Event: Every House Matters – Growing the Housing Sector Contribution to the Economy
This session will highlight the significant economic impact of housing production, showing how it contributes not only to Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11) but also to Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG8) and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG9). Through CAHF’s Housing Economic Value Chain (HEVC) framework, developed over ten years across ten African countries, participants will see how housing development drives GDP growth, stimulates upstream industries, and creates a range of employment opportunities.
Host: CAHF – David Gardner, CAHF Consultant
Date: Thursday, 07 November
Time: 09:00 – 12:00 (GMT+3)
Venue: Multipurpose Room 13
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Networking Event: Building the Information Infrastructure to Support Investment in Affordable Housing Across Africa
Data is essential for developing sectors, guiding both government policies and private investments. The affordable housing sector in Africa, however, lacks sufficient data. Over the past decade, CAHF has worked to build the information infrastructure needed for investment in affordable housing through initiatives like the Housing Finance Yearbook and the Open Access Initiative. This session will highlight the tools and resources developed to enhance data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Participants will learn about these tools, provide feedback on their effectiveness, and suggest improvements.
Host: CAHF – Kecia Rust, Executive Director
Date: Friday, 08 November
Time: 13:00 – 14:30 (GMT+3)
Venue: Multipurpose Room 13
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Voices from the Cities: Making Affordable and Adequate Housing a Reality for All – Addressing Urban Challenges Together
This session, organized by UCLG Eurasia and Connective Cities, with moderation from the Association of German Cities, addresses the growing housing demand driven by rapid urbanization in African, Eurasian, and German cities. This demand has resulted in severe shortages, particularly in Germany, while many residents in other regions face informal settlements with inadequate infrastructure. The event will bring together local leaders and experts to discuss these shared challenges and practical solutions for transformative housing projects. The session aligns with the World Urban Forum’s theme: “It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities.”
Host: GIZ
Date: Friday, 08 November
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 (GMT+3)
Venue: Voices from the Cities – Room F
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Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with global leaders in urban housing and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable cities. Mark your calendar, and we look forward to seeing you there!
For more information or questions, please contact Kecia Rust at kecia@housingfinanceafrica.org or Thandiwe Dhlamini at thandiwe@housingfinanceafrica.org
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Check out CAHF’s library for a wealth of resources and insights.
These pages cover many of the concepts we’ll be discussing, offering a deeper dive into our work on affordable housing finance across Africa
For African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF):
For Housing Economic Value Chain (HEVC):
For information infrastructure:
- https://housingfinanceafrica.org/documents/2023-housing-finance-in-africa-yearbook/
- https://housingfinanceafrica.org/projects/open-access-initiative/
- https://housingfinanceafrica.org/projects/support-for-nigerias-national-housing-data-centre/
- https://housingfinanceafrica.org/projects/a-housing-finance-data-agenda-for-africa/
For GIZ:
