Minister of housing adresses delegates at SAFH conference

By Chanel September
9 October 2006

Delegates from all over the world gathered today to take part in the first of the three day Southern African Foundation Conference held in Cape Town today.

Under the theme of this years conference is 'Developing Communities' which intern will create a sustainable society.

Minister of Housing Lindiwe Sisulu addressed delegates and emphasised that an attempt should be made to create healthy and viable human settlements.

The aim of the conference which is to expose the latest information and explore millennium goals for the development of Sub-Sahara will have a special focus on developing countries.

Speakers from South Africa, USA, Canada, UK and other African countries will present papers on housing policy and finance, black economic empowerment and built environment.