BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. We expect real policies and solutions to the global housing crisis to be formulated here in Baku, Anaclaudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), told journalists on the sidelines of WUF13, Trend reports.
She stated that the world is currently experiencing a global housing crisis, which stands at the very center of the forum's agenda.
"Over these few days in Baku, we expect the formulation of policies and solutions that will enable people to overcome the housing crisis they face. This crisis affects individuals living in informal settlements, those who cannot afford to buy a home or pay rent, as well as those experiencing homelessness," she said.
Rossbach emphasized that extensive cooperation is vital to solving this pressing global challenge: "We need everyone—the private sector, civil society, local authorities, and robust national policies. We can only resolve this crisis by working together."
Concluding her statement, the UN-Habitat head expressed her gratitude to Baku for hosting the landmark event.
