Surabaya. Fulfilling Habitat Commitments: Assessing the Past – Constructing a Platform for Action
Habitat II was held in Istanbul in 1996 wit the objective to adopt general principles and commitments, and formulate a global plan for action capable of guiding national and internationa efforts over the next twenty years. As we are approaching Habitat III, and the adoption of a “New Urban Agenda,” it is essential to first understand to what degree national governemnts have managed to fulfill their Habitat II commitments.
