Unlocking Housing Finance: Approaches Across Government Levels

Financing adequate housing remains one of the biggest challenges for governments at all levels. Effective housing finance mechanisms are essential to expand access, support inclusive development, and unlock investment in sustainable urban growth.

This session highlights practical solutions in housing finance across national, regional, and local governments, showcasing strategies that mobilize resources, leverage public and private investment, and enable equitable access to affordable homes.

Featured Practices:

• Housing For All Egyptians; Egypt – Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund
• System of Integrated Funds (SIF); Italy – Fondazione Housing Sociale
• Shenzhen Shuiwei 3D Community: From Urban Defects to Vibrant Affordable Housing Community; China – IMCC

Speakers

• Dr. May Abdelhamid, Chief Executive Officer, Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund
• Edoardo Nicolini, Business & Financial Advisory Manager, Fondazione Housing Sociale
• Yang Yang, Director, International Mayors Communication Centre