In a revealing #LeadersTalk interview, UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach shared eye-opening figures on the global housing crisis. Shockingly, over 2.8 billion people still live in inadequate housing conditions – with more than 1.1 billion residing in slums or informal settlements and about 300 million people completely homeless. 😮
This crisis isn’t just about shelter. In Africa, 62% of urban housing is informal, and throughout the Asia-Pacific region, over 500 million people struggle without basic water services while more than 1 billion lack proper sanitation. These stats are a powerful reminder that progress remains essential for social equity.
For many young professionals and tech-savvy urbanites in South and Southeast Asia, these challenges resonate deeply. Our vibrant cities – from buzzing Mumbai to dynamic Jakarta – are evolving fast, yet the struggle for basic housing and sanitation highlights the pressing need for innovative solutions and collective action. Let’s spark meaningful conversations and drive change for a more equitable future! 💡
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