UN-Habitat role and partnerships
Question
With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1.
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.
- 2.
Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
- 3.
UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
Options
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) has indeed been mandated by the UN General Assembly to address housing and sustainable urban development issues, promoting socially and environmentally sustainable settlements. Statement 2 is incorrect. UN-Habitat works with a diverse range of partners, not limited to governments and local authorities only. Its partners include NGOs, private sector organizations, community-based organizations, civil society groups, and academic institutions. Statement 3 is correct. UN-Habitat contributes to UN objectives of poverty reduction and promoting access to safe water, sanitation, and adequate shelter as part of the broader sustainable development agenda. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct. > UN-Habitat = Diverse Partnerships (Not Just Govt/LAs); Mandated for Sustainable Urban Shelter.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2017
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q60
Subject
International Relations
Sub-topic
United Nations agencies
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
Current Affairs - UN Agencies
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