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Egypt Urban Campaign 

2nd Urban Thinkers Together Assembly Meeting

Host: Nile University / World Urban Campaign / UN-Habitat Egypt Office

Place: Architecture & Urban Design Program, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nile University, Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt (Rm 127 - UB1 Tarek Khalil Building).

Date: 24th of September 2024

Time: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Duration: 2:20

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Description: The second EUC Assembly Meeting at Nile University aims to build upon the outcomes of the initial EUC Assembly Meeting held at Cairo University from April 20 to 24, 2024. This follow-up meeting will focus on an in-depth discussion of EUC updates, reviewing the progress made by EUC partners, and outlining future plans for EUC collaborative efforts. The objective is to provide a platform for comprehensive dialogue and to foster an environment where partners can address queries and share valuable insights.

Background: The Egypt Urban Campaign aims to engage UN-Habitat partners and citizens in Egypt in preparation for the World Urban Forum 12 (WUF 12), with the goal of making it a significant event for the country's future. Its objectives include promoting successful solutions to urban sustainability issues and facilitating proactive exchanges between stakeholders on local urbantopics.

 

Coordinated by UN-Habitat under the World Urban Campaign, the initiative is supported by a diverse network of partners, totaling over 315 organizations to date. Joining member organizations are Egypt-based entities focusing on urban and related cultural matters, validated by UN-Habitat. Prospective members apply through an online form and provide an application letter outlining their commitments to the campaign.

 

The campaign is structured around six pillars addressing various topics:

  • People: Population growth and urbanization, opportunities in cities

  • Heritage: Preservation of urban heritage (cultural and natural), urban regeneration

  • Resilience: Water systems, food systems

  • Inclusion: Accessibility, affordability, youth and gender inclusion in Egyptian cities

  • Well-being: Creating healthy cities, promoting sports in urban areas

  • Housing: Implementing the Egypt Housing Strategy, housing design, addressing housing-related climate change issues.

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Programme:

 

10:30 - 10:40 | Welcome and Opening Remarks (10 min) 

  1. Rania Hedeya, Representative, Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS), UN-Habitat

  2. Senior Management, Nile University

  • Acknowledgement of Attendees

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10:40 - 11:00 | WUC - Egypt Urban Campaign Overview (20 min)

  1. Christine Auclair, Head Advocacy & Campaign Unit, WUC Coordinator, UN-Habitat

  • Overview of Achievements,

  • Highlights of Key Successes & Areas of Focus for the Future

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11:00 - 11:30 | EUC Partners, Open Floor Discussion (30 min)

  • Reflection on Results Achieved 

  • Identifying Future Directions and Priorities 

 

11:30 - 12:00 | Nile University Presentation (30 min)

  1. Dina K. Shehayeb, Professor and Program Director, Arc. & Urban Design Prog. Nile University​

  • Nile University's Vision for the Future

  • Contextualizing within Egypt, Regional, and Global Perspectives

 

12:00 - 12:20 | WUC - Conclusion and Way Forward (20 min)

  1. Christine Auclair, Head Advocacy & Campaign Unit, WUC Coordinator, UN-Habitat​

  • Strategic Outlook and Long-term Goals 

  • Next steps and actionable insights for continued collaboration

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12:20 - 13:10 | EUC Partners, Discussion (50 min)

  • Further Discussion on Future, Strategies and Outcomes 

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13:10 - 13:30 | Closing (20 min)

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