the chapter starts by describing the current strategic framework for regional and urban development strategies and key policy documents in national administration it also investigates the gaps between the framework in place and urban development needs the potential role and objectives of a national urban policy as well as sectoral reforms that can address urban areas main challenges in particular the chapter highlights urban policies that can enhance competitiveness while addressing inequality increase the availability of affordable housing and improve landuse planning national government support for housing production by nongovernmental organisations has been greatly reduced