Groundbreaking tool visualizes and connects policymakers and urban planners with new insights, knowledge and guidance using a quality of life lens

CAIRO 3 November 2024 – The Quality of Life Initiative has unveiled a beta version of its new innovative measurement tool and platform, the Quality of Life Index, during the Quality of Life Conference held in Cairo 2-3 November. Taking place during Cairo Urban Week and ahead of the 12th Session of the World Urban Forum, the two-day event marks the culmination of two years of efforts to advance thinking on quality of life in cities, develop meaningful metrics and explore applicability of its knowledge and tools.

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As part of Cairo Urban Week and the Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum, this conference marks the culmination of two years of efforts to advance thinking on quality of life in cities, develop related metrics, and explore their global applicability in different local contexts.  The conference demonstrates the centrality of quality of life as a concept and lens to promote inclusive, sustainable urban development and showcases the work of the Initiative to date, presents its unique methodology and results of its pilot process.

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The Quality of Life Initiative’s Implementation Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for cities to follow to assess and improve the quality of life for all inhabitants. The Guidelines offer policymakers, urban planners and community leaders practical steps and a comprehensive roadmap for cities to adopt the Quality of Life Index. The step-by-step process is designed to support local governments, urban planners and community leaders in assessing and enhancing urban well-being through a series of practical actions. 

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