National Urban Policy, The new constitution of urbanization in Egypt

Explore Egypt’s National Urban Policy (NUP) aimed at transforming urbanization into wealth by promoting compact, inclusive, and climate-resilient cities. Learn about its successful implementation and phase two’s focus on smart city approaches.

Ahmed Rezk

Facilitator

November 7, 2024 | 10:30 - 11:30

Urban Library - room B

General Organization for Physical Planning

Egypt

English, Arabic

Reference:

UL-B 16

WUF12

Urban Library

Summary

Cities are on the frontline of many of the global challenges the world is currently facing. In Egypt, 75% of the GDP is generated in urban areas and 80% of the jobs are in cities. The slow urbanization rate and the large discrepancies in the Egyptian cities, with the rapid growth of Cairo and Alexandria compared to other regions and cities, there are few available opportunities for inhabitants which are one of the main bottlenecks impacting the social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Urbanization is the trend of the 21st century, it is inevitable and happening. Sustainable urbanization can be a transformative force, creating prosperity for all, and leaving no place and no one behind. It can create inclusive societies if managed well.
Due to the rapid population growth, an increase in unplanned urban growth is taking place and encroachment on agricultural land and resulting lack of basic urban services. Yet, land consumption is outpacing population growth, densities in many Egyptian cities are decl

Objectives

- Launching the National Urban Policy of Egypt and showcasing the new system of Egyptian Cities as an example to other countries.
- Activating a platform for dialogue and fostering collaboration across different relevant sectors and stakeholders through the tailored policy cards that were developed (will be hung as an exhibition during the session)
- Empower local leaders and representatives to lead discussions
- Shedding light on the way forward of the NUP implementation