Habitat for Humanity International organized an online webinar series as part of Build Solid Ground Project funded by the EU. First online discussion introduced cutting-edge practices in integrated green sustainable housing and urban renewal and delivered recommendations for funding and scaling up these innovations.

Speakers include:
• Rick Hathaway, VP of Habitat for Humanity International Europe, Middle East and Africa office – opening remarks
• Jane Otima, HFHI, Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter – presented on the Best practices in Africa (case of Liberia slum upgrade and jobs for youth in Africa)
• Anaclaudia Rossbach, Cities Alliance – provided examples of integrated innovative multisector and multi-actor practices with high impact potential.
• Kecia Rust, Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa – presented about the key factors of impact: Housing and Urban renewal and Job creation
• Johann Baar, Hilti Foundation – talked about the role of the Private Sector and how partnerships can be successful
• Oumar Sylla, UN Habitat Africa region. Key factors of impact in Africa, including policy change, working with government ministries, financing and partnerships
• Lars Gronvald, EU, DG INTPA, teamleader for Urban development, Cities –Response: EU commitments, priorities and future opportunities for scaling up
• Jaime Royo Olid, Urban Development, EU Delegation to Kenya - Best practices and Key recommendations for scaling up


Link to Compendium of best practices for housing in Africa: https://www.habitat.org/media/3561/view
More advocacy resources available here: https://www.habitat.org/emea/impact/what-we-do/advocacy/advocacy-resources
Build Solid Ground Project: https://www.habitat.org/emea/impact/our-campaigns/build-solid-ground