This report was created to support the launch of Habitat for Humanity’s Home Equals campaign for more equitable access to adequate housing in informal settlements around the world.

Housing in Bangladesh is more than a roof over one’s head—it is the foundation for health, dignity, security, and opportunity.

The Urban Dialogue in Bangladesh was organized under the umbrella of the Asia-Pacific Urban Dialogues. The discussion will help shape the establishment of the urban housing practitioners hub in Asia-Pacific.

Resilience can be achieved through a bottom-up process with city residents taking the lead in planning and governance issues, forming strong social networks that manifest and reinforce local identity.

This report was created to support the launch of Habitat for Humanity’s Home Equals campaign for more equitable access to adequate housing in informal settlements around the world. It was produced in partnership with the International Institute for Environment and Development, or IIED.

Urbanization is defined as a population shift from rural to urban areas and it is predominantly the process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.