BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. A panel discussion titled "ASAN Model in Urbanization: The Role of Public Services and Volunteerism" was held at the pavilion of the State Support Agency of the "ASAN Volunteers" Organization within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Trend reports.
The session highlighted the contributions of volunteerism, youth participation, and innovative public service approaches to sustainable urban development.
The panel presented social impact initiatives implemented based on the ASAN model, including "ASAN Appeal" and "ASAN Life", and interactive discussions will be held with participants on the role of citizen participation in the formation of inclusive and sustainable urban communities.
The third day of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) is underway in Baku.
On the first day, a ministerial meeting dedicated to the New Urban Agenda, a roundtable of ministers, assemblies of women and civil society, business sessions, and discussions on urban well-being were held. A ceremony for raising the flags of the United Nations and Azerbaijan also took place within the framework of the forum.
The second day of the forum drew attention with the first-ever Leaders Summit. High-level discussions on the global housing crisis, urbanization policy, and urban resilience were held that day. At the same time, the Mexico City pavilion was inaugurated within the framework of WUF13. The pavilion was presented as an important platform for expanding cooperation with the Latin American region and preparing for WUF14.
WUF13, which has attracted more than 40,000 registered participants from 182 countries, will continue until May 22. Held under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities,” the forum brings together governments, international organizations, experts, and representatives of civil society to strengthen global cooperation in the field of sustainable urban development.
