INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK: ADDRESSING HOUSING FOR PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES

摘要

More than100 housing and community development professionals from 28 countries participated in "Housing the Public Sector," a conference held in Paris, France in late November 2007. NAHRO, in partnership with the International Urban Development Association (INTA) sponsored the conference at the headquarters of the Paris Transport Agency (Regie Autonome des Transports Parisiens or RATP). Presentations and policy debates highlighted challenges and opportunities for housing essential public service employees. The conference offered a unique opportunity for participants to share their experiences and solutions to challenges faced by housing and community development professionals around the world. While many presenters were bilingual, translators also provided in realtime translations in French and English as conference participants listened through wireless headsets.