African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF)

🌍 Join Us in Abidjan for the 2025 Affordable Housing Conference! From January 30 to February 1, 2025, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, will host a groundbreaking conference on affordable housing, organized by the African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) in partnership with the CAHF | Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa. Under the patronage of H.E. Bruno Nabagné Koné, Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Construction, Housing, and Urban Development, this three-day event brings together 200+ policymakers, financiers, and housing leaders to explore transformative solutions for affordable housing across Africa. 🏘️✨ 📅 Save the Date 📍 Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Read the full press release for details! ➡️https://lnkd.in/dfrK8mMz #AffordableHousingConference #AUHF #CAHF #Abidjanconference2025

If you're in Cairo today, at the World Urban Forum, come join us in Multipurpose Room 13 at 1pm.... we'll be talking about the information infrastructure that supports investment in affordable housing in Africa!

Nice meeting with His Excellency Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Sherif El-Sherbiny. Good discussions about World Bank’s ongoing support to the affordable housing sector through the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund. Delivery so far of 700,000 affordable housing units. #WUF12 May Abdel Hamid Alia El Didi Ahmed Rostom Ahmed Rashad ATTOUT

Empowa: An African Blockchain-Based Technology Company and the NSE Want to Empower "Hustlers" with Affordable Housing Finance 🌍🏠 Meet Empowa. Founded in 2021 by Glen Jordan. Empowa is tackling one of Africa’s biggest challenges: affordable housing. Most families in Africa don’t qualify for traditional mortgages. Why? Over 85% of income is informal—irregular and unrecorded. This means millions are locked out of the housing finance market. Empowa is changing that. Using blockchain, they’ve created a flexible payment system that works for the informal economy. And now, they’re teaming up with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). “Very few people in developed countries understand how the existing financial systems are designed for their societies and how they are not fit for purpose in the developing world. We need to design financial products and systems that meet the needs of our societies but maintain the financial reporting and discipline that capital require. We need to build systems from the bottom-up,” said Glen. In Beira, Mozambique, Empowa’s impact is clear. With Kenya’s housing demand rising, the NSE partnership is key. Empowa is proving that the “hustler economy” deserves decent housing. 🔑 Read full article: https://lnkd.in/dCmsefmn Abeera Akhtar | Greg Schneider | Irthu Suresh Marie-Odile Zanders | John O'Connor, Ken Kodama | RealFi |Olivia Nielsen | Richard Bahumwire | Kecia Rust | Mercy Corps Ventures | Atlantis IT Group | Trevor Kimani | alphabloQ (Techstars '22) | Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference | Investa Farm Ltd (StartupBootcamp 24) #AffordableHousing #Blockchain #Empowa #Innovation #Cardano #Africa

I had the pleasure of meeting Thierno-Habib Hann, CFA, CEO and Managing Director of Shelter Afrique Development Bank, at the recent World Bank Annual Meetings. Our discussion centered on the potential for collaboration between Shelter Afrique Development Bank and the African Union Peace Fund, particularly in aligning Shelter Afrique’s expertise in real estate finance and housing with the Peace Fund’s mission of supporting communities affected by conflict. We explored the role of secure housing and resilient infrastructure as foundations for sustainable peace. Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s experience in rehabilitating housing, resettling displaced populations, and rebuilding communities resonates strongly with our objectives. These efforts are essential for stabilization, especially in crisis-affected regions. As part of this commitment, we agreed to expedite our collaboration framework, which is currently under review. I am optimistic about the impact we can achieve by bridging peacebuilding and urbanization for a peaceful, resilient #Africa. #AUPeaceFund #ShelterAfrique #ConflictRecovery #PartnershipsForPeace #FinancingPeace #TheAfricaWeWant

🌍 On November 5th, an inspiring conversation took place at #WUF12, exploring how collaboration can drive change in the housing sector. Moderated by Mewahib Mohamed, our Director of Programme and Business Development, the session brought together leading experts across sectors to discuss the transformative power of collaborative housing solutions. Key highlights from the session: 🏙️ Mia Callenberg, Environmental Specialist from Global Environment Facility (GEF) advocated for empowering cities to take a leadership role in addressing local housing challenges, highlighting the importance of strong, multilateral governance models to align national and local efforts. 🏘️ Julian Baskin, Principal Urban Advisor from Cities Alliance emphasised the potential of community-driven housing solutions, particularly focusing on informal settlements and small-scale local contractors to improve the quality and sustainability of housing. 🌱 Cathy Lynch, Senior Urban Specialist from The World Bank Focused on making green housing accessible, arguing that framing green features as cost-saving benefits, rather than added expenses, can drive demand and promote energy-efficient housing. 🤝 Dr. Folayinka Dania, Chief Resilience Officer from Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO), stressed the need for collaboration across sectors, highlighting that no single institution can solve the housing crisis alone. She encouraged bringing together governments, developers, and communities to create holistic solutions. 🏗️ Nyale Yanga, Chief Financial Officer from Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC), advocated for engaging local developers and communities in the housing process, ensuring that housing solutions are both scalable and relevant to the unique needs of each area. 💚 As we continue to build a more sustainable future, it's clear that partnerships, innovation, and community collaboration are essential to making meaningful progress in the housing sector. #GAH #GreenAffordableHousing #SustainableDevelopment  #WUF12   #HousingOurFuture #Collaboration #InvestmentOpportunities #GenderInclusion #ItAllStartsAtHome #ItAllStartsLocally #ItAllStartsTogether #ItAllStartsNow World Urban Forum 12 Egypt Ian Shapiro (he/him)

The Terwilliger Center is at the World Urban Forum, which starts today! 🏙️ #WUF12 is where global voices unite to address some of the biggest challenges facing our cities. From climate resilience to making housing affordable, it’s a space where ideas turn into actions, paving the way for more sustainable, inclusive urban futures. A safe and decent home is about more than just shelter—it’s about community, dignity, and a better future for all. Our speakers will be sharing their insights and discussing ways to make cities places where everyone can thrive. Are you attending WUF? Check below for a list of Habitat engagements throughout the week. Find out more about our participation at the World Urban Forum here: https://lnkd.in/e6ExuYfy #HabitatAtWUF #UrbanTransformation #SustainableCities #InclusiveCommunities #WorldUrbanForum #WUF12

🌍 Happening Now! 🌍 We’re live at #WUF12 with a dynamic session on Strengthening Africa’s Affordable Housing Sector through Public-Private Collaboration! Join us on Zoom to discuss how the public and private sectors can collaborate to tackle Africa’s housing challenges, foster sustainable growth, and drive impactful change in urban housing. 📅 Date: Today 🕒 Time: Now until 10:30 AM (GMT+3) 📍 Zoom ID: 84980328773 Jump in and be part of the conversation shaping the future of affordable housing across Africa! #WUF12 #ItAllStartsAtHome #ItAllStartsLocally #ItAllStartsTogether #ItAllStartsNow

UN-Habitat has officially launched the World Cities Report 2024 🌍 The report reveals how cities, while facing escalating climate risks, are also leading in innovative climate solutions. Cities worldwide are tackling floods, extreme heat, and rising sea levels, but the report offers hope and actionable strategies. Speaking at a press conference today UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach said, “This report brings hope: it shows that it is possible to urbanize without harming the planet.” With insights on climate justice, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable planning, the report is a roadmap for transformative action. Look out for more as we share the report’s findings at #COP29. Download the report here: https://loom.ly/W7lJeqE #ItAllStartsAtHome #WorldUrbanForum

🌍 Historic Partnership for Urban Planning at #WUF12! 🇿🇦🤝🇬🇧 In a major milestone, town planning organizations from South Africa and the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the World Urban Forum in Cairo, marking the start of a new era of cooperation between the Global North and South. This partnership aims to foster sustainable urbanization and resilient communities. 👉 Watch the full story here https://lnkd.in/eBzdybXk #WUF12 #ItAllStartsAtHome #ItAllStartsLocally #ItAllStartsTogether #ItAllStartsNow #UrbanPlanning #GlobalPartnership #SustainableCities