Housing Forum Europe & Central Asia 2011

The past few years have demonstrated just how central housing is to our economic, environmental and human development in the Europe and Central Asia region. Housing is central to many aspects of our lives: education, security, health, employment, communities and even our identity. For the first time, housing decision makers, professionals, policy makers and other major stakeholders are aiming to build a sustainable and resilient housing future for Europe and Central Asia.

The work of the Forum will focus on the following tracks:

• Housing: A political agenda
• Housing vulnerabilities
• Housing beyond the crises
• Housing and human development

What to Expect

• A three-day gathering of experts with informative sessions in plenary, workshop and roundtable formats.
• Major themes and tracks will focus on housing rights, good governance, social and affordable housing, housing vulnerabilities, sustainable relief and reconstruction, scalable housing finance models and energy efficiency in housing.

The Organizers

The Forum is co-organized by the following institutions:Habitat for Humanity International, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, theUnited Nations Development Programmeand theInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Details

The event offers sponsorship and supporting opportunities.

Special early bird rate available until the 31st January, 2011.

Registration closes on the 1^st March, 2011.

Persons wishing to be a speaker, to make a presentation or lead a workshop may registeronline or contact the Program Team at [email protected].