In a time of accelerating urbanization, this diagnostic paper examines critical dimensions of urbanization in Niger State. Drawing on extensive demographic, legislative, infrastructural, and socio-economic research, the report uncovers the core developmental issues facing the state, some of which include rapid and uncoordinated urban growth, deficient infrastructure and service delivery, weak governance structures, poor land management systems, proliferation of informal settlements, and low…

For several years, Niger State has been experiencing increasing pressure on infrastructure, housing, services, and environmental sustainability. This feasibility report makes the case for the formulation of a subnational urban policy that is not only visionary but also unlocks the transformative potential for sustainable urban growth in the state.

Combining demographic analysis, institutional and policy reviews, and a comprehensive review of the statutory planning frameworks,…

With rapid population growth, urban expansion, and uncoordinated urban development, the need for a clear, harmonized urban vision has never been more urgent. This Feasibility Policy Note presents an evidence-based foundation for the formulation of the Niger State Urban Policy and highlights sectoral opportunities to accelerate sustainable urbanization in Niger State.

The report Urban Regeneration and Viruses: Learning from Past and Present Health Crises explores the spatial dimension of recovery measures from pandemics and epidemics. It provides a comparative study of urban regeneration case studies, presenting valuable learnings to build socio-economic and environmental resilience at different scales.

This framework supports the control and elimination of malaria in urban environments. It guides city leaders, health programmes and urban planners as they respond to the challenges of rapid urbanisation in a targeted way. For each urban context, the strategic use of data can inform effective, tailored responses and help build resilience against the threat of malaria and other vector-borne diseases.

Using data, case studies and practical tools, this Framework guides policymakers, programme managers and funders to adapt approaches to combatting malaria – from being solely a concern of the health sector towards comprehensive, coordinated, and multi-sectoral responses that harness integrated action, commitment, and expertise across key sectors.