WUF13 plays an important role in shaping the future of sustainable cities, Vitaliy Yakovlev, Head of KPMG (one of the world’s largest networks of professional firms providing audit, tax, legal, and advisory services) in Azerbaijan and Head of Infrastructure for the Caucasus and Central Asia region, said in an interview with AZERTAC.

According to him, the forum brings together governments, regulators, development institutions, and private capital on a single platform to jointly discuss the most pressing issues of urban development, The Caspian Post reports.

He noted that key challenges such as sustainable development, climate change, and affordable housing are at the center of attention.

Vitaliy Yakovlev emphasized that it is precisely the combination of public policy, expert knowledge, and private sector resources that enables the translation of strategic ambitions into real projects and practical solutions.