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World Urban Forum (WUF10)

February 8-13, 2020

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates


  • Convened by UN-Habitat, the World Urban Forum is the premier international conference on urban issues. 

    The theme of the Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10), Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation, focuses on harnessing culture and innovation as drivers of sustainable urban development.

    At WUF10, the World Bank will lead or participate in a series of discussions with global partners ¨C ranging from governments and civil society to the private sector and academia ¨C on building livable, productive, resilient, and sustainable cities for all.

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    Visit the World Bank's booth (H9-12) to connect with our experts and read our publications.

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  • Mark your calendar for the World Bank's events at WUF10.

    Visit the World Bank's booth daily from February 8-13 at H9-12.

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    World Bank Events*
    Sunday, February 9, 2020 
    4:30 ¨C 6:30 pm | Hall 3, Room 17
    Publication Launch | Convergence: Critical Steps toward Integrating Lagging and Leading Areas in MENA
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    Monday, February 10, 2020 
    4:00 ¨C 5:30 pm | One UN Room
    Joint World Bank-UNESCO Event | Creative Cities: Creativity and Culture for Jobs and Inclusive Growth
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    Tuesday, February 11, 2020 
    3:45 ¨C 5:30 pm | One UN Room
    Publication Launch | The Hidden Wealth of Cities: Creating, Financing, and Managing Public Spaces
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    Wednesday, February 12, 2020  
    4:30 ¨C 6:30 PM | Hall 3, Room 15
    Publication Launch | Gender-Inclusive Urban Planning and Design: Promoting Equal Rights, Access, and Participation in Decision-Making to Shape the Urban Environment
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    *This schedule may be subject to change. 

    Last Updated: Jan 30, 2020

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