This quick guide provides urban decision makers with the key messages and actions as to why a National Urban Policy is an
important process and outcome to support improvements to the lives of slum dwellers. In particular, the document outlines how a National Urban Policy supports the development of national and city-wide slum upgrading strategies. A National Urban Policy can help promote a positive mind-set towards slum dwellers and thus set a an inclusive and ‘pro-poor’ tone for subsequent legislation, regulation and planning frameworks.