WUF 12: Event

ddressing Global Challenges to Achieve SDG 11 

The panel aims to discuss challenges and potential solutions in integrating affordability and sustainability in housing, aligning with the goals of SDG 11. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, including innovative financing models, supportive policies, community engagement, and a commitment to sustainability from all stakeholders involved. 

Input, panel 

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

Panelists:

Benard Ojwang, Director for Housing and Urban Development, County Government of Kisumu, Kenya
Lars Loebner, Head Unit Housing Projects – Outer City, Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Housing, Berlin, Germany
Tapiwa Maruza, Coordinating Officer at Namibia Ho     sing Action Group/ National Alliance for Informal Settlement Upgrading, 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)