A new agreement between Liberia’s National Housing Authority and Habitat for Humanity International highlights the partnerships that the Cities Alliance Liberia Country Programme is achieving, especially in promoting national policies that support slum upgrading and affordable housing for low-income households.

The new policy introduces a participatory culture in Paraguay, incorporates integrated slum upgrading, and aligns with the global sustainable development agendas.

From 5-9 September, the city of Jinja will host the Uganda Urban Expo 2018. The event, the first of its kind, will spotlight the investment potential of secondary cities and their role in shaping an effective, responsible business environment that enables firms to grow.

Cities Alliance is hosting a virtual learning exchange 3-7 September for Catalytic Fund projects on “Migration and the Inclusive City.” The 11 projects sought innovative policy responses and practical approaches to increasing spatial, social, and economic inclusion by extending the rights to the city to migrants.

Five examples of how Cities Alliance-supported projects are creating various kinds of inclusive, safe spaces for youth to express themselves and engage in the planning process of their communities.