2. Migration and refugees in urban areas

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2. Migration and refugees in urban areas

Migrants and refugees can become essential actors in the city's development, growth, resilience and sustainability. Planning and managing migration alongside displacement is critical to promoting urban development, as migration helps energize labour markets and generates new demands for goods and services. Generating opportunities for migrants and refugees to develop their skills and potential is key to a positive urbanization outcome.

The World Urban Forum will return to the African continent after more than 20 years since it was held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2002. This event is considered a high-level, open, and inclusive platform convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to address the challenges of sustainable urbanization. This year, the Twelfth Session will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from November 4 to 9, 2024.