World Urban Forum 2006 Part 2

The program is really quite incredible. Numerous really interesting sessions on issues as diverse as land-use management, child poverty, water treatment and youth engagement. I've attended a few sessions mainly focused on youth issues, and though they have been interesting and thought provoking I haven't taken too much out of them. Much of the session seems to be stories from other groups in terms of what they are doing. I think case studies are useful, but a lot of the time it is more self-promotion. I don't want to sound too critical, because it is still interesting to hear about what is going on in different parts of the world. Some of the delegates are unbelievably passionate and have achieved great things. From community libraries to hip hop concerts and more.

I am looking forward to tomorrow and hope to learn a bit more, or at least have some fun.