National Urban Policies to Realise Social Inclusion, Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability

Cities Alliance has supported the development of National Urban Policies (NUP) designed to help countries and cities to achieve economic growth, environmental sustainability and social inclusion in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Liberia, Mozambique Tunisia, Uganda and Vietnam. In all cases, national policy projects incorporate participatory approaches, grassroots involvement and integrated approaches.  The Cities Alliance, UN-Habitat and OECD created the National Urban Policy Programme which continues to support the development and implementation of NUPs globally.

In Uganda, as an example, regional and sector-specific consultative workshops took place while building the National Urban Policy (NUP).  “As a result, the NUP addresses key issues faced by all levels such as urban poverty, urban service delivery, rural-urban migration, economic growth and regional balance”. Independent evaluation, 2017. The programme fostered strong partnerships and a culture of dialogue that is underpinning urban development efforts and had a significant impact.