Strengthening policies, partnerships and community voices in Battambang, Cambodia.

Co-creating safe, inclusive homes for the elderly and persons with disabilities in Cambodia.

Supporting vulnerable families in urban informal settlements through inclusive, data-driven and innovative housing solutions.

Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford takes a moment to check in during his busy week at the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings in Davos, Switzerland.
 

“This week, I’m focused on one message: housing needs to be a priority in every major dialogue — including foreign assistance and international development.” 

Jonathan Reckford was featured on Bloomberg News live from the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 21, 2026. Watch the segment for a discussion on the affordable housing crisis, the critical need to increase the supply of starter homes in the U.S. and the broader push to expand access to adequate shelter for families around the world. 

Jan. 22, 2026

Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford moderated a WEF panel session about reforms to ensure housing remains a stabilizer of societies rather than a trigger for economic and social fracture.

See Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford’s appearances at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the importance of safe, affordable housing.