04/10/2011, Erbil –
H.E. Dr. Ali Sindi, KRG Minister of Planning, received Miss Fiona McClueny, the
new UN-HABITAT head of Mission.
Miss McClueny
presented the UN-HABITAT Country Framework for 2012-2014, which includes
project concepts in various areas including urban planning, land management and
housing strategy.
Dr. Sindi
congratulated Miss McClueny and wished her success in her new post and reiterated
the MoP’s offer of the necessary facilitation. He added that the KRG considers
urban planning and housing one of the strategic priorities and the MoP
coordinates with the relevant ministries to address the various issues in these
areas. Dr. Sindi stated that the UN-HABITAT contribution is of great value,
particularly in relation to the ongoing process of drafting a housing strategy
for the Kurdistan Region.