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Title A Worldwide Review of the Housing Sector Strategies and Finance in Developing Countries Day / Time Tuesday, June 20th / 13:30 - 15:30 Room MR14 Event Description The event will bring together participants who have worked on distinct, but inter-related aspects of shelter policy in developing countries. The areas of focus will include civic society, land development, the provision of subsidies, and reaction to crises such as a tsunami. Session Language English Speakers (information as provided by host organization) Jacqueline Schafer, Assistant Administrator, USAID; Sheela Patel, Director, SPARC; Felix Matsebula, Mbabane City Council; Sonia Hammam, World Bank; Mila Friere, World Bank; Richard Martin, Consultant; Discussants: Eduardo Rojas, IDB; Diana Mitlin, IIED This session is one of a series of 12 networking sessions organized by the International Housing Coalition (IHC) on important housing issues. Contact Need more information about this event? Please fill the contact form Related Documents (in English and / or French) Host Organization World Bank Host Organization Description The World Bank is a multi-lateral development bank which has been lending to support shelter sector development in developing countries since 1972. It has made more than $16 billion in such loans. The International Housing Coalition is a multi country NGO involved in supporting better shelter policy in developing countries with a particular emphasis on including the private sector. Website (Organizer and partners)

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