National Urban Policy
Urban policy landscape in Africa
Urban policies guide cities and towns to grow sustainably, inclusively, and efficiently. This overview covers national urban policy status and integration of urban priorities in National Development Plans.
Maps + evidence
Interactive views for NDP pillars and urban policy adoption.
Deep dives
Urban policy and urbanization pages carry the full analysis.
Policy alignment
Tied to Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063 framing.
Urban policies
Overview & maps
Urban policy overview
National urban policies align sectors and stakeholders toward sustainable, equitable growth. Rapid urbanization makes the urban–land nexus central to effective planning. This section shows which countries have stand-alone sectoral urban policies.
Integration in National Development Plans
Urbanization is a priority in the 2030 Agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Well-managed urbanization can support rural economies through jobs, investment, and markets. The map shows countries where urbanization is a main pillar of the NDP.
National urban policy adoption
Explore where national urban policies are in place and how countries commit to structured urban development.
Key statistics
- Urbanization as main NDP pillar — how many nations prioritize urbanization in their development plans.
- Established urban policy — prevalence of dedicated urban policies across the continent.
Urbanization in NDP
Focus areas & housing
Urbanization appears across NDPs in housing, infrastructure, and economic development. See how countries prioritize urban themes and housing.
Main focus areas related to urbanization
The map highlights focus areas in different NDPs and how countries prioritize urban development.
Housing focus areas
Housing is central to urbanization. The map shows countries that emphasize housing in their NDPs to improve urban living conditions.
Other urbanization focus areas
Infrastructure, transport, and economic development also shape NDP urban content across Africa.
Document libraries
Browse downloadable urban policy documents and national development plans from across Africa.