"A Guide for Effective Development and Implementation of National Spatial Strategies."

UN Habitat is developing a Guide on National Spatial Strategies (NSS) led by Sebastian Elbe and Katrin Bäumer from SPRINT – scientific policy consulting (Germany). The Guide provides a framework for policy makers and practitioners outlining how NSSs can be embedded in the wider context of national development planning practice. A well-designed NSS can strengthen the integration and alignment of urban and rural planning goals across sectors and spatial scales. The Guide outlines the steps to prepare a NSS, identifies six critical delivery mechanisms for successful NSS implementation and develops lessons from global case studies to structure the recommendations. The NSS Guide is aimed at decision-makers who are responsible for high level planning decisions. It is the result of an intensive reflection and discussion process drawing from the findings of researchers and the contribution of practitioners at a variety of stakeholder, advocacy and implementation organizations. This aspect has improved the quality and relevance of the lessons and recommendations presented in the draft Guide. The session will feature the draft final version of the guide and provide a platform to discuss the recommendations.

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