Housing program for the poorneeds to be detailed: Experts

SHANGHAI - There is an "urgent need" for a detailed policy to navigate the country's social housing program for the underprivileged, experts said on Wednesday.

The program, designed to offer affordable housing to low-income residents, is essential if the dream of "harmonious cities and livable life" is to become a reality, they said.

"Harmonious Cities and Livable Life" was the theme of the Expo 2010 Shanghai's sixth forum, which ended on Thursday. Some 700 government officials, industry experts and journalists participated in the dialogue.