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Local solutions for an integrated River Resource Management for urban Development with Dibamba River in Douala - Cameroon

Diederik Spaans

Facilitator

date November 8, 2024 | 11:00 - 12:30
place
Voices from Cities - room E
organization
Arcadis Shelter Program Un-Habitat Partnership International New Town Institute
country
United States of America
language
English
Reference: 
VC-E 17

Summary

This proposed event aims to present efforts produced by various stakeholders including Arcadis, the City of Douala, the Municipality of Dibamba, the Urban and Rural Land Development and Equipment Authority – (MAETUR) and UN-Habitat to regulate the activities along the river and to promote a harmonious and sustainable development of the littoral Region in Cameroon. The session will allow the panelists to express their opinions on the achievement of the balance between the activities carried out in the river and the protection of its living ecosystem.

Participants will gain insights into good practices, actionable strategies and innovative approaches that can be replicated and adapted in various similar contexts beyond Cameroon. The event will emphasize the role of local actions in driving sustainable urban development.

Overall, the event aims to inspire and empower participants to leverage integrated river resource management for sustainable urban development from the local communities to the global level.

Objectives

1. Understanding the integrated resource management for urban development
2. Sharing experiences from Dibamba river in Douala, Cameroon
3. Showcase of maintaining traditional values in the economic development of local communities
4. Examining Benefits and Costs of Urban-Rural Linkages
5. Identifying Pathways to Global Impact
6. Exploring opportunities to advance partnerships

Partners

Organization
Country
Arcadis Shelter Program Un-Habitat Partnership International New Town Institute
United States of America
City of Douala
Cameroon
Urban and Rural Land Development and Equipment Authority - MAETUR
Cameroon

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Alex Francisco
Global Program Manager
Arcadis Shelter Program Un-Habitat Partnership, International New Town Institute
Mr. Willy MBARGA
Urban Observer, Douala City Council
City of Douala
Mr. AYISSI Joël Roger TSIMI
Head of the Studies Department
Urban and Rural Land Development and Equipment Authority - MAETUR
Mr. Frederic Happi Mangoua
Programme Management Officer
United Nations Human Settlements Programme UN-Habitat
Ms. Christine Auclair
Lead for Advocacy and Campaigns
United Nations Human Settlements Programme UN-Habitat