With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only. Statement 1 is correct : UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) was established in 1978 and is mandated by the UN General Assembly. Its primary goal is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements and ensure adequate shelter for all. It works to- wards sustainable urban development, slum upgrading, and smart cities. Statement 2 is incorrect : UN-Habitat partners with a wide range of stakeholders, including NGOs, civil society organi- zations, academic institutions, private sector entities, and international development agencies, not just governments or local authorities. Statement 3 is correct : UN-Habitat contributes to reducing poverty by supporting inclusive urban planning, slum reha- bilitation, and sustainable housing solutions. It also promotes access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation, especial- ly in developing countries, through initiatives like the Water and Sanitation Trust Fund. 52

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