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Urban Planning And Development

The primary functions of this directorate are:

  • To handle the policy formulation of Urban Development issue within the nation.
  • To monitor the implementation of policies by the Urban Development sub-sectors.
  • To co-ordinate the inter-relationship between the multilateral and donor agencies and the Urban Development
  • Formulation of national policies for urban and regional planning and development;
  • Preparation and implementation of the National Urban Development Plan and regional plans on the recommendation of the Minister
  • Formulation of urban and regional planning standards for Somalia on the recommendation of the Minister;
  • Promotion and fostering of the education and training of town planners and support staff;
  • Promotion of co-operation and co-ordination among States and local governments in the preparation and implementation of urban and regional plans
  • Promotion and conduct of research in urban and regional planning;
  • Making of recommendation and dissemination of research results for adoption by user organizations;
  • Supervision and monitoring of the execution of projects in urban and regional planning;
  • Development control over Federal lands; and
  • Provision of technical and financial assistance to States in the preparation and implementation of plans