Global Activities Report 2017

This report focuses on selected normative and operational activities initiated by UN-Habitat with its partners to support governments at various levels in planning and designing appropriate national urban policies and building institutional and human capacities for sustainable urbanization. In particular, the Global Activities Report 2017 pays tribute to the partnerships established in support of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals to pursue a better urban future for all.

This report is subdivided into two major parts. Part I of the document highlights some of the global initiatives and partnerships that were developed or expanded in 2015-2016 to illustrate the range of thematic areas covered by UN-Habitat within its mandate, and in the execution of its focal point role in the area of housing and sustainable urban development. Further, as the large majority of UN-Habitat's work is delivered at the national and local levels, Part II of this report sheds light on its regional commitments and strategic partnerships.