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Global
WASH Forum
29 November 2004 - I am honoured to
have been invited by Sir Richard Jolly to chair the Global WASH Forum
in Dakar and it is indeed a privilege and pleasure for me to join you
at this inaugural plenary session of the Forum. The gracious presence
of Honourable Macky Sall, Prime Minister of Senegal, with us here today
demonstrates the importance that the host country attaches to this Forum.
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| SECURITY
OF TENURE IN URBAN AFRICA: WHERE ARE WE, AND WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
8-9 November 2004 - The subject of land in Africa is both a critical
and a sensitive one. UN-HABITAT’s global mandate covers all human
settlement, although we are often known as the agency for cities. In the
cities of the developing world, slum upgrading is one of our key tasks
where security of tenure and land are of critical concern. |
Conference
on Land in Africa: Market Asset or Secure Livelihood?
8 November 2004 - Let me at the outset congratulate the organisers of
this conference, namely the Royal African Society, the Natural Resources
Institute and the IIED, for choosing such a critical topic and for bringing
together people who want to help Africans to take their rightful place
in the world. I thank you for inviting me to participate in this important
conference and meet such distinguished company. |
| City-wide
Residents’ Convention: SAFER NAIROBI HOME FOR ALL
7 November 2004 - We open today a crucial event on the way towards a
Safer Nairobi. The topic of the Convention is of primary concern to the
daily life of Nairobi residents, as it is for most urban dwellers around
the world. |
| Closing
Address at the Second World Urban Forum, 17 September 2004
17 September 2004 - It is an honour and a privilege to present you with
my statement concluding the Second World Urban Forum.On behalf of all
the participants from all over the world, I would like to express my heartfelt
thanks to Mayor Joan Clos and the City of Barcelona, the people of Catalonia
and the Government of Spain for hosting our event in this wonderful and
inspiring city. |
| Opening
Speech at the Second World Urban Forum, 13 September 2004
13 September 2004 - We are honoured that the World Urban Forum has been
invited to be an integral part of the highly successful Universal Forum
of Cultures. I wish to extend a special thank you to Mayor Joan Clos and
the city of Barcelona, the people of Catalonia and the Government of Spain
for their invitation to host this global gathering. |
| Special
Event at the 2004 Stockholm Water Week
16 August 2004 - Let me begin by thanking you all for accepting our
invitation to join in this special session, allowing us to share with
you the developing initiative on “ Meeting the MDG 's on Water and
Sanitation in Secondary Urban Centres in the Lake Victoria Region, an
initiative that UNHABITAT has begun in the Lake Victoria Region.
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 On
the occasion of the official launch of the United Nations Sergio Vieira
De Mello Library at Nairobi
30 June 2004 - Sergio Vieira de Mello was both a man of learning and
a man of action who gave his life in service to humanitarian values and
world peace.Iraq was but the last of many dangerous assignments undertaken
by Sergio in the name of the United Nations. He clearly understood the
delicate nature of the UN's mission in Iraq, and he told the Security
Council in July 2003: |
| Introductory
Statement to the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC)
18 June 2004 - Thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce
Programme 12 on Human Settlements of the Proposed Strategic Framework
for the biennium 2006-2007. The submission before you was prepared in
close consultation with Governments, in accordance with Governing Council
resolution 19/2 that requested me to consult the Committee of Permanent
Representatives and take full account of the members’ views in preparation
of this document. |
| Thai
Evening and Exhibition
8 June 2004 - I have great pleasure in welcoming you to the United
Nations offices in Nairobi, the Headquarters of the United Nations Environment
Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
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Statement
By The Executive Director Of UN-HABITAT Mrs. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka United
Nations House, Beirut, Lebanon
4 June 2004 - It is indeed an honour to be here with you today on my
first visit to Lebanon. The excellent and warm hospitality that I have
witnessed since my arrival is only paralleled by the dynamism I have seen
in all aspects of daily life and the numerous achievements in urban renewal,
housing construction and local economic development. The reconstruction
of Beirut and of Lebanon, in such a short period of time, is nothing short
of impressive. Like a Phoenix from the ashes, it demonstrates that where
there is a will there is a way.
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| Discours
de la Directrice Exécutive de ONU-HABITAT, Mme A. Tibaijuka, Sous Secrétaire
Général des Nations Unies,
28 May 2004 - Tout d’abord permettez moi de vous dire combien je regrette,
pour des raisons aussi impérieuses qu’imprévues, de ne pas être des vôtres
aujourd’hui à l’occasion du lancement des campagnes d’ONU-HABITAT au Sénégal,
dans cette belle ville de Dakar. Je formule le voeux que l’occasion me
sera bientôt donnée de venir sur place et dans un proche avenir, constater
les progrès que feront, j’en suis persuadée, les deux campagnes. |
| The
Third Annual Glocalization Conference, Rome
18 May 2004 - I am honored to be here today at the Third Annual Glocalization
Conference. For me, as the head of the UN agency for human settlements,
also known as the City Agency, it is indeed very impressive and inspiring
for me to see such a powerful gathering of Mayors, representatives of
corporations, the World Bank and sister agencies in this eternal city
of Rome. Let me take this opportunity on behalf UN-HABITAT to congratulate
you all, The Glocal Forum, mayors and local leaders from around the world,
on this conference of great relevance to an urbanizing world. |
| The
opening of the Universal Forum of Cultures, Barcelona, Spain
8 May 2004 - It is a great honour and privilege to address this gathering
on this auspicious occasion, the opening of the Universal Forum of Cultures
graced by your majesties’ personal presence. |
The
IVth Forum of Local Authorities for Social Inclusion of Porto Alegre,
Barcelona, Spain
7 May 2004 - I am very glad that I was able to join you this morning
for the opening ceremony of the 4th Forum of Local Authorities for Social
Inclusion of Porto Alegre, taking place just before the official opening
of the 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures. I am also particularly happy
to continue with you, here in Barcelona, the outstanding momentum of the
founding Congress of United Cities and Local Governments that took place
this week in Paris. |
| On the
occasion of the founding Congress of United Cities and Local Government
(UCLG) Paris, France
2 May 2004 - The creation of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
reflects the commitment of the world’s mayors to create a unified global
voice for cities, convinced that the challenges of a rapidly globalizing
and urbanizing world need to be addressed at the local level by the sphere
of government, which is closest to the citizens |
| 12th
Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-12) - Interactive
Discussion with Heads of UN Programmes and Agencies : Meeting Basic Needs
in Human Settlements, New York, USA
30 April 2004 - I am honoured and privileged to lead the discussion
on Human Settlements in this segment of CSD-12, along with my distinguished
colleague Mr. De Soto. As I have stated before at other sessions of this
Commission, Human settlements provide a concrete context for this action.
The Struggle for achieving the Millennium Development Goals for water
and sanitation will have to be waged in human settlements - in our cities,
towns and villages. |
| 12th
Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-12) - Interactive
Discussion with Heads of UN Programmes and Agencies : Responding to the
Challenges, New York, USA
29 April 2004 - At the opening session of the CSD last week, I had begun
by congratulating Hon. Minister Borge Brende for bringing in new vision,
vitality and innovation to the CSD process. I would like to reiterate
here that it is due to his efforts, and the efforts of CSD Bureau members
and the secretariat, the CSD process has now become much more broad-based,
integrated and action-oriented than before . |
| OICC
8th International Scientific Symposium: Sustainable Urban Management Strategies
in the Islamic City, Dubai, UAE
24 April 2004 - I am honored and privileged to participate in this inaugural
session of the OICC’s 8th International Scientific Symposium. The
presence of His Royal Highness bears testimony to the importance of the
critical sustainable urban management issues to be discussed. |
| 12th Session
of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-12) New York, USA
19 April 2004 - am honoured and privileged to participate in this inaugural
session of CSD-12. The presence of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Orange
bears testimony to the importance of the critical development issues to
be discussed |
| Opening
of the First Asia-Pacific Contest for Women-friendly Cities
8 March 2004 - I would like to begin by congratulating the three award
winning cities in the First Asia-Pacific Contest for Women-friendly Cities.
I would like to offer my apologies for not being able to join you today.
My best wishes go to all those present. |
| Inaugural
Meeting of the Advisory Group on Forced evictions
5 March 2004 - It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Nairobi
for this inaugural meeting of the Advisory Group on Forced Evictions.
I wish first of all to thank you for your willingness to join this group,
despite your heavy workloads, and to contribute to this challenging mission.
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| The
Nairobi Dam Trust Initiative
4 March 2004 - It is a great pleasure for me to join you this evening
at the launching of "The Nairobi Dam Trust Initiative." I congratulate
the Kenya Government and our sister agency UNEP on this important occasion
and express appreciation for the invitation extended to us. |
| 48th
Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, New York, USA
1-12 March 2004 - I bring you greetings and best wishes for a successful
Session from Mrs. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Executive Director, United
Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), in Nairobi, Kenya. |
| Statement
of the UN-HABITAT Executive Director on the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
with UNESCAP on Interagency Cooperation
26 February 2004 - I am pleased to be with you today to confirm on paper
what we have been doing for a long time, which working together as UN
agencies to explore opportunities for co-operation and collaboration on
poverty reduction in Asia and the Pacific region. |
| Address
to the East Africa Model United Nations
18 February 2004 - On behalf of Dr. Klaus Toepfer and the whole United
Nations family, I am delighted to have this opportunity to welcome you
to the United Nations in Nairobi. In a world that has become more interconnected
through commerce and communication, the United Nations system is the only
global political body for both dialogue and action. Nearly every country
is represented in the United Nations, and each has the right to speak
out on issues of peace and development, looking for common solutions to
shared problems. |
| Address
to the International Conference on The Age of Connectivity – Harnessing
the Generations
11 February 2004 - I wish to open my remarks by saying thank you to International
Council for Caring Communities for calling this important conference.
A century ago, we did not live as long as we do today because we did not
live as well. We did not have the social, medical, and political means,
let alone the basic human rights many of us - but by no means all - enjoy
today. And the world was far tougher. It is wonderful that so many more
of us can expect to live to a ripe old age now. Perhaps by the year 2050,
and fifty years beyond, we may be able to take a longer life more for
granted. Certainly we will have better technology.
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