Cities Alliance 347d ago

On 4 February 2025, Cities Alliance and Habitat for Humanity co-hosted the hybrid "Urban Fragility and the Future of International Development". The event explored how strategic investments in fragile urban areas, on key issues including infrastructure, governance, and basic services, can drive long-term development and strengthen local, regional, and global stability. This video features session 2: "Balancing crises and development: How international development funds can better address long-term urban resilience in fragile areas." Moderator: Mounia Tagma, Housing Policy Expert Speakers: ● Cédric De Meeus, Vice President, Group Public Affairs & Social Impact, Holcim ● Sergio Oliete Josa, Head of Unit, Sustainable Transport and Urban Development, DG INTPA, European Commission ● Judy Baker, Senior Urban Advisor Cities Alliance, Former Global Lead, Urban Poverty and Housing, World Bank Additional sessions at the conference included: ● Exploring the connections between international development investments, social cohesion, and global stability. ● From fragility to resilience: Community-driven solutions for lasting urban change Learn more about the event: https://www.citiesalliance.org/newsroom/events/urban-fragility-and-future-international-development ----------------------------------- For more information visit: http://www.citiesalliance.org Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/citiesalliance Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cities-alliance