Will Habitat III defend the human right to the city?
The Right to the City idea challenges us first and foremost as individuals to decide what basic human rights – such as land, housing, water and sanitation – are “non-negotiable” … Continue reading
Missing the Millennium Development Goal targets for water and sanitation in urban areas
David Satterthwaite – This paper reviews progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for water and sanitation in urban areas. Drawing on UN data, it shows the disastrous performance of many … Continue reading
A new urban agenda?
David Satterthwaite – Will Habitat III Get Buy-In From Local Actors? The text for what is termed “The New Urban Agenda” is being prepared for agreement by national government representatives … Continue reading
Tapping the Sustainable Development Goals for progressive gender equity and equality policy?
This article examines the new agenda for sustainable development adopted by the United Nations, to see if it contains policies for gender equity and equality as well as for sustainable … Continue reading
Public-Private Partnerships and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Fit for purpose?
PPPs received significant attention at the 3rd International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa and feature dominantly in the G20 platform as well as in the policy recommendations … Continue reading
The futures past of the Women, Peace and Security agenda
This special issue of International Affairs, launched on International Women’s Day 2016, explores the potential and limits of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, a global policy architecture supporting gender … Continue reading
Inclusive urbanization: Can the 2030 Agenda be delivered without it?
Governments are wary of rapid urbanization, yet eager for the economic benefits that cities bring. The resulting tension is reflected in exclusionary cities created through strategies that privilege economic growth … Continue reading
Power and the Sustainable Development Goals: a feminist analysis
This article offers a power analysis of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) process and outcomes, from a feminist perspective. Many see, in the SDGs, several opportunities for progress on gender … Continue reading
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