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How can we be stronger together. Public and Private sector practitioners collaborating for a strong affordable housing sector in Africa

Kecia Rust

Moderator

date November 7, 2024 | 09:00 - 10:30
place
Voices from Cities - room A
organization
African Union for Housing Finance
country
South Africa
language
English
Reference: 
VC-A 11

Summary

- Moderation (AUHF Secretariat, Kecia Rust)
- Keynote Speaker, (tbd Thierno Habib Hann)
- Panel Discussions: How can we be stronger together? Private sector practitioners collaborating for a strong affordable housing sector in Africa
o Networking needs: Representative from AUHF Board (tbd)
o Capacity building needs: Representative from a Financial Institution (tbd)
o Lobbying & advocacy needs Representative from Public Sector (Government representative from ministry that deals with housing, tbd)
o Market information needs: Representative from a Developer (tbd)
o Local needs: Representative from Local / International Organization in the Sector(tbd)

Objectives

- A broadened membership of the AUHF
- Better collaboration and connection between the AUHF and its members, and UN Habitat, other agencies and governments
- Content contributions for the WUF Declaration – actions by the private sector in Africa
- Actionable Insights: Participants gain valuable insights into challenges and opportunities.
- Collaborative Approach: Foster collective problem-solving among stakeholders.
- Commitment to Action: Participants pledge concrete steps for affordable housing finance.
- Strategic Partnerships: Facilitate alliances for leveraging resources and expertise.
- Development of Solutions: Contribute to innovative approaches for housing finance.
- Policy Recommendations: Generate guidance for supportive policies and practices.
- Awareness and Advocacy: Raise awareness and mobilizes support for affordable housing.

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Thierno-Habib Hann
Managing Director / CEO
Shelter Afrique
Ms. May Abdel Hamid Elsayed
CEO
Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund SHMFF