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In a second review of issues raised at this month's World Urban Forum in Naples, we look at the progress being made to create enforcement mechanisms for the human right to adequate housing.

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  1. How can we enforce the right to adequate housing?
  2. The global urban agenda must focus on employment and income levels
  3. Has our focus on housing distracted us?
  4. Partial housing solutions: one step forward or one step back?
  5. Our cities need global debate, not just politically correct ideas

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