This presentation covers the following issues: IDB study suggesting housing needs of the Muslim World at 8 mn units, nearly all in the Low-Income Segment. The estimate needs further analysis and breakdown MENA 3.2 mn;  Asia 2.7 mn; and Africa/others 2.3 mn, urban population likely to rise from 1/4th to 1/3rd of total, rapid urbanization a major issue in low income housing, need for new housing of 8 mn due to population growth is based on 5-5.5/HH and population growth at 2.5%, urbanization and population growth further increases the year-on-year housing needs in major metropolitans, and supply is 30-40% on new demand for housing.