Enhancing urban-rural connectivity for better livelihoods
SUB-THEMES:
Transportation
Rural Development
Youth
Resources Distribution
The International Forum on Urban-Rural Linkages (IFURL) is a platform hosted by UN-Habitat and Songyang County, China, whose aim is to promote urban-rural linkages (URL) as an effective approach for sustainable development. The focus is to promote sustainable rural transformation amidst urbanization through diverse topics.
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Against the backdrop of this year’s Urban October, the third International Forum on International Forum on Urban-Rural Linkages (IFURL3), was held from October 29 to November 1, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the global conversation on urban-rural connectivity.
This crucial event, co-hosted by UN-Habitat, the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Zhejiang Province, the Department of Transportation of Zhejiang Province, Lishui Municipal People’s Government, and Songyang County, China, showcased the bright possibilities of a harmonious urban-rural integration.
With over 180 participants from 17 countries and 18 international organizations, the forum served as a melting pot of ideas, experiences, and solutions.
The discussions highlighted significant emerging practices that are revolutionizing the way we think about urban-rural connectivity.
Among these were intelligent transportation and intellectual property rights, both of which have the potential to drive remarkable changes in rural revitalization.
The third International Forum on Urban-Rural Linkages was more than just a conference – it was a call to action. A call for a unified global effort to build sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive urban-rural linkages, essential for the world’s future.
For more information, please contact: Grace Githiri, Eol Chae or Antonio Kipyegon