This publication attempts to bring together recent advances in construction technology which are suited to low-cost construction using locally-available resources. Particular emphasis has been given to energy efficient and cleaner technologies. Selected energy-efficient building design concepts have also been incorporated.
Organismo promotor:UNHABITAT
 

This publication is based on the report submitted to the fifth session of the Commission on Human Settlements in 1992.
Organismo promotor:UNHABITAT
 

Experiences from Developing Countries: This publication contains the main papers presented at the Expert Group Meeting on Assessing Regional Development Planning in the Management of Urbanization, Nairobi, May 1997. Three main questions that were addressed were: (i) Policies which aim to control migration from rural to urban areas; (ii) The effectiveness of national-regional and city-region policies in managing urbanization and stimulating socio-economic development; and (iii) Improvement of the conceptual basis and implementation tools of regional development planning.

Sustainable urbanisation requires lasting economics growth, resulting in reduced poverty and greater social inclusion, and taking account of the relationship between rural and urban areas. It is vital that all organisations involved in development coperation act together to address the challenges of sustainable urbanisation, in support of national goverments, local goverments and their partners. This document is an important contribution to further developing the framework agreed at the World Urban Forum and providing a solid basis for coordinated action.
Organismo promotor:UNHABITAT