This is the story of how the United Nation Volunteers, UNV, helped established a regional volunteering program in western Africa.

ESCAP, The UN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND PACIFIF and Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) are partnering to develop a chapter on the Future of Smart Urban Data and Technologies, which will focus on how cities in the region can create sustainable communities and contribute to achieving the SDGs.

Current physical infrastructures in the capital city of Nepal, pose as barriers for people who use mobility devices discouraging social participation, independence and dignity putting them in vulnerable situations. It is a matter of public safety concern for senior citizens, cyclists, wheelchair users, people with a vision disability, baby strollers and joggers.