The theme for the conference is: 'Goal 7 Target 11: Overcoming the Finance and Resource Challenges for Sustainable Housing and Urban Development.' AMCHUD II will identify concrete steps needed at the local, regional and continental levels to equip governments and their aligned institutions to meet the needs of sustainable and equitable housing and urban development. It will provide governments an opportunity to reflect and learn from the experiences of others in order to enrich national policies and sell best practices. At the same time it will provide a platform to articulate the need for Africa to generate its own resources whilst seeking assistance from its international partners or community.