This searchable database
contains over 2,650 proven solutions from more than 140 countries
to the common social, economic and environmental problems of an
urbanizing world. It demonstrates the practical ways in which public,
private and civil society sectors are working together to improve
governance, eradicate poverty, provide access to shelter, land and
basic services, protect the environment and support economic development.
The database is a powerful tool for:
• Analyzing current trends and emerging
issues;
• Networking with the people and organisations involved in
implementation;
• Capacity-building including new knowledge management tools
and methods.
• Technical Cooperation through the matching of supply with
demand for proven expertise and experience.
• Policy development based on what works.
For more information on how best practices can help your community,
please visit the Learning Centre.
In 2006,713+
submissions and updates from
more than 100 countries were received and reviewed.
UN-HABITAT and Dubai Municipality invite you to submit your initiatives
for the 2008 Dubai International Award for Best Practices
in Improving the Living Environment
and for inclusion in the next edition of the database.
The Best Practices database is a joint product of UN-HABITAT and
The Together Foundation and has been made possible with the support
of Dubai Municipality, the Best Practices Partners and the Government
of UK.
