There is a need for a holistic approach to urban development and human settlements which provides for affordable housing and infrastructure and prioritizes slum upgrading and urban regeneration. Governments task for UN-Habitat is to promote an integrated approach to planning and building sustainable cities and urban settlements, support local authorities,increase public awareness and enhance the involvement of local people, including the poor, in decision making. " Joan Clos, Executive Director UN-Habitat, 2013
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"Yes this is absolutely true. any problem that exist among locals can be absoluetely solved by the local communities themselves. Therefore local people should be involved at all levels." Sann Jali, Foundation for Youth Empowerment, Malawi.
