Q60.With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations program working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
- UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
- Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
- UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and bask sanitation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only
The Correct Answers is 1 and 3 only.
- UN-Habitat
- The United Nations General Assembly has mandated UN-Habitat.
- UN-Habitat has been a global leader in promoting socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements, as well as adequate housing for all. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- UN-Habitat works with governments, intergovernmental organisations, UN agencies, civil society organisations, foundations, academic institutions, and the private sector to achieve long-term results in addressing urbanisation challenges. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Un-Habitat was founded in 1978.
- UN-Habitat contributes to the UN system’s overall goal of reducing poverty and promoting access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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