Background:

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations Agency for Human Settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

Introduction

Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) envisages ensuring access to inclusive, quality…

Issue Date: 19 July 2024
Deadline: 31 August 2024

1. About the GWOPA Assembly

The GWOPA Assembly is one of the three main bodies constituting the organizational structure of GWOPA, alongside the GWOPA Steering Committee and the GWOPA Secretariat. The Assembly is open to all institutional and individual members. The functions of the GWOPA Assembly (Membership) include:

• Reviews, guides and…

Issue Date: 19 July 2024
Deadline: 15 August 2024

1. About the GWOPA Steering Committee (SC) 

The GWOPA Steering Committee (SC) is an elected body that provides strategic guidance to the GWOPA Secretariat. It helps define direction, review progress and work plans, and provide critical feedback on implementation to ensure GWOPA continues to reflect the views of its member stakeholder groups.

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Purpose of the Call for Inputs

UN-Habitat, in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, are seeking case-studies to inform the World Smart Cities Outlook and the development of International Guidelines for People-centred Smart Cities. The aim is to gather best-practices, insights and experiences from UN Member States, Local and Regional Governments, UN-Habitat partners,…

1. Introduction / Background  

GWOPA is the Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance with its Secretariat led by UN-Habitat and hosted in Bonn, Germany. GWOPA leads the global movement for Water Operators’ Partnerships (WOPs). These peer-support partnerships between water and sanitation service providers work by harnessing the skills, knowledge, and goodwill within a strong utility to build the capacity and improve the…