MENA Leaders Push Housing Beyond Bricks and Mortar
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Housing policy should do more than build homes, leaders at the World Urban Forum argued. Countries across the Middle East and North Africa are increasingly linking housing to jobs, climate resilience, and economic opportunity.
Housing leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa used the World Urban Forum in Baku to call for a broader approach to housing policy that extends beyond simply building homes. Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and Morocco argued that housing strategies should also address employment, climate adaptation, social inclusion, and long-term community resilience.
The discussions reflect a growing shift in global housing policy toward integrated development models that combine shelter with economic opportunity and sustainable urban planning. Speakers highlighted initiatives that pair housing delivery with job creation, skills training, and climate-resilient construction methods tailored to local needs. The message emerging from the forum was clear: successful housing programmes are increasingly being measured not just by the number of units delivered, but by their wider social and economic impact.
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