The State of Pakistani Cities (SPC) report is a pivotal document which identifies the underlying socio-economic drivers contributing to the state of urbanization in the ten largest cities and their efficacy to respond to the urbanization challenges.

Saudi Cities Profile Report for the year 2018 has been published. It has been prepared based on the new trends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as Vision 2030 and the National Program of Transformation (II). The report also benefited from the results of the cities prosperity index and Urban Planning and Design Laboratory (Urban Lab).This report was presented at an internal workshop at the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs in May 2018.

The State of Sri Lankan Cities 2018 presents the first comprehensive assessment of Sri Lanka’s recent urban development. The Report is a key output of the State of Sri Lankan Cities Project. It outlines a vision of a better urban future for all Sri Lankans, drawing on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and New Urban Agenda, as well as key Government of Sri Lanka strategic documents. The Report provides an analysis of the spatial attributes of Sri Lanka’s urbanization, an overview of its…

Overview of the state of urbanization, governance and social integration, public service provisions, infrastructure provisions, green development, and quality public spaces

The State of Addis Ababa 2017 report is aimed at providing a comprehensive assessment of existing socioeconomic and environmental conditions in the city, shedding light on the impacts of on-going fast paced urbanization. The report addresses policy makers and city planners and makes bold recommendations on how resources can be strategically developed and managed to sustainably meet the needs of the urban population of today and the future, improve the short- and long-term wellbeing of citizens…

The Kuwait National Report for the third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) examines these six key areas: (1) urban demography, (2) land and urban planning, (3) the environment and urbanization, (4) urban governance and legislation, (5) urban economy, and (6) housing and basic services. The report also discusses past issues and lessons learned and identifies challenges that must be addressed and resolved through the New Urban Agenda.

Against the background of pressing urban issues, the Philippine Government prepared its national report for the Habitat III Conference held in Quito, Ecuador, on October 2016, and to contribute to and inform the conference’s outcome document and framework, the New Urban Agenda.

This report presents concise and up-to-date data, information, and analyses of the urban contexts in Palestine; indicate urbanization trends and forces; and highlight recent debates and initiatives regarding the urban dynamics in Palestine.

The Country Paper contains 42 sections within 6 chapters with 13 Urban Indicators. It discusses the policy interventions, urban trends and challenges in the country