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The upcoming World Urban Forum, established by the United Nations in 2002, examines one of the most pressing problems facing the world today: rapid urbanisation and its impact. Concepts that will drive the discussions at the fifth WUF session in Rio include the right to the city, bridging urban income gaps, reducing inequality and poverty, participatory democracy, cultural diversity in cities, women-friendly cities, sustainable urban development equal access to shelter, health, water, sanitation and infrastructure services.
Mark Napier and Jonathan Diederiks from Urban Landmark will attend the conference and report back on the proceedings in the next issue of this newsletter.
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