The 12th World Urban Forum (WUF), hosted in Cairo from November 4 to 8, ended with a success. The closing remarks were made by Deputy Minister of Local Government and Unity, Honorable Owen Chomanika, during a farewell Dinner hosted by the Malawi Embassy in Cairo
The Deputy Minister as head of delegation pointed out the value of collaboration between Government and private sector in order to maximize the achievements of the forum.
Speaking before the Deputy Minister, Principal Secretary for Local Government, Unity and Culture, Dr. Esmie Kainja asked the delegation to reflect on the resolutions agreed during the B2B meetings.
The Malawi Ambassador to Cairo, Her Excellency Ambassador Catherine Kunje applauded the delegation for their dedication in participating in all the sessions at the Summit, “you know many people come and go but what we need is implementation, your mission is here to follow up on the agreements with counterparts here in Cairo and within the region.” She said.
The forum among other things, focused on sustainable solutions, affordable housing access, and resilience in the face of climate threats. The event underscored the role of cities in advancing human rights and fostering community-driven solutions through international cooperation.
The Malawi delegation consisted of members from the Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Lands, and Blantyre city Council, represented by the Deputy Mayor, Counselor Isaac Osman, non-governmental organizations and private companies.
