What advice would you give to the Canadian government so that it is able to contribute to a more successful outcome when parties meet again in the next year. For the past decade the world's development agenda has been shaped by major United Nations Conferences. They recognized cities and towns as centres of civilization, generating economic development and social, cultural, spiritual and scientific advancement. One of the more controversial commitments was the recognition of the right to adequate housing as a universal human right. This conference was notable in its strong emphasis on partnership, being the first UN conference officially to give a platform to representatives of civil society.
Some critics claim that world conferences cost too much and accomplish little.