UEF 2021 will emphasize the nexus between housing and the economic, social, cultural and environmental dimensions for urban prosperity and aims at shedding light on the impact of the pandemic crisis on housing, built environment and livelihoods in a comparative global perspective. The forum will explore practical approaches for sustainable urbanism and bring diverse views from governments, communities, academics, private sector and the public to initiate collaborative global dialogue.
The forum will also present topics/themes related to urban development to explore them in a more integrated, global context.
Themes
Theme 1: Housing and Urban Recovery
Theme 2: Housing and Urban Economy: Building Forward Better in a World with Pandemics
Theme 3: Urban Economy and the Global Pandemic
Theme 4: Climate Change and Urban Economy
Theme 5: Innovation, Governance and the Urban Economy - Rethinking Urban Paradigms
Theme 6: Public Participation and Community Empowerment for Equitable Economic Growth