Strengthening Urban Education, Research And University-City Linkages Through The Habitat Partner University Initiative

The Initiative will emphasize the comparative advantages of all partners in the field ofeducation, research, professional development, policy advice as well as knowledge creationand dissemination. It will be member driven. Universities and University-led associationswill be able to become institutional members with full rights. Individuals, associated withuniversities, may become individual members. A Steering Committee provides strategic guidance.Members signing up to the principles of Habitat Partners Universities Initiative agree to promote sustainable urban development at Local, National, Regional and Global levels. The initiative promotes joint activities, projects, programmes, fundraising. The above strategic objectives will be achieved through education, research, professional development, policy advice and Knowledge Management