ISLAMABAD: A one-day seminar titled “Financing Sustainable Urban Future for All” was organized on Wednesday at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on World Cities Day 2023.
Memona Sharif, Executive Director of United Nations Habitat, was the keynote speaker at the seminar.
In her address, she emphasized the crucial role of urban areas in accomplishing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Memona said that ensuring stable and safe cities is an integral part of achieving sustainable development goals.
AIOU’s Anniversary
On the occasion, the Country Program Manager of UN-Habitat Pakistan, Javed Ali Khan, congratulated the Vice Chancellor of AIOU, Prof. Dr Nasir Mahmood, on the university’s 50th anniversary. He lauded the university’s educational services, saying that they are truly commendable.
Javed Ali Khan and a consultant from the World Bank, Gul Najam Jami, delivered presentations that underlined the facilities, problems, and opportunities faced by the people in the urban areas.
They also shared valuable information about the services and financial help provided by the United Nations and the World Bank about urbanization.
The seminar was presided over by Prof Dr. Irshad Ahmed Arshad, the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences.
He explained that this seminar is a part of the series of events held in connection with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the university, and it aims to provide intellectual training and mental upbringing to the new generation.
Department of Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Design Chairperson Prof. Dr. Hajra Ahmed and Additional Director of the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization Dr. Saima Nasir also spoke at the event.
They highlighted the objectives of the seminar and expressed their gratitude to the VC, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, for his support in organizing the event.
