UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1978 to address the issues of urban growth, it is a knowledgeable institution on urban development processes, and understands the aspirations of cities and their residents.
Urban population will double within the next 15 years
National Urban Policy exists since 2005, recognising the link between urbanisation, industrialisation and structural transformation
Major investments occurred in urban areas during the last 20 years especially regarding housing (condominium programme) and infrastructure development
Urban growth is largely unplanned and uncoordinated
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