International Relations : International Organisations

Q 28 / 59

UPSC CSE Prelims 2017

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ?

  1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
  2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
  3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
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EXPLANATION

Correct Option (B)

Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

Statement 1: The United Nations General Assembly has indeed mandated UN-Habitat to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, with a core objective of ensuring adequate shelter for all. This mandate underscores its role in global urban development.

Statement 3: UN-Habitat's activities contribute directly to the broader goals of the United Nations system, specifically in reducing poverty and enhancing access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Sustainable urban development is intrinsically linked to these objectives.

Incorrect Options:

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Statement 2: UN-Habitat's partnerships extend beyond governments and local urban authorities. Its collaborative network includes a diverse range of stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations. This broad engagement is crucial for comprehensive urban development initiatives.