Tune in this Wednesday 19th June on @ubctvuganda with Commissioner of Urban Development @JosephPade from @ministry_lands on panel.

Hon. @JudithNabakoob1, the Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to witness the launch of Uganda's first National Physical Development Plan (NPDP). She emphasized the significance of the plan in guiding the country on the optimal utilization of its limited land resources, particularly in the context of Uganda's journey towards becoming an industrialized, middle-income state. Highlighting the importance of land as a non-renewable resource, she stressed the need for effective planning to ensure its sustainable use. Noting the rapid urbanization in Uganda, she shared statistics indicating a 4.5% annual growth rate in urban areas, with the urban population projected to nearly double by 2040 from the current 11 million to over 20 million. The NPDP aimed to address the lack of a comprehensive guiding plan for urban development, especially in newly elevated regional cities and urban centers across the country. It also aimed to provide guidance in various sectors, such as agriculture and housing, to facilitate the transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture and to address housing challenges in urban areas. The Honorable Minister underscored the plan's role in promoting regional connectivity, enhancing industrialization, safeguarding protected areas, and addressing climate change effects. She acknowledged the involvement of local government leaders in the implementation process and urged them to take ownership of the plan's objectives. She noted the rarity of having a National Physical Development Plan in Africa and pledged the @ministry_lands commitment to its thorough implementation and coordination at all levels of governance. She expressed gratitude to all stakeholders and requested the support of His Excellency the President in ensuring the successful implementation of the NPDP. #NPDP2024 #NPDPLaunch #NationalPhysicalDevelopmentPlan

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This morning the Hon. @JudithNabakoob1 addressed the press at @UgandaMediaCent on the Upcoming Uganda National Housing symposium and World Habitat Day 2023 celebrations to be held at Mestil Hotel under the theme "Resilient urban economies; Cities as drivers of growth and economic recovery". During her speech she highlighted the key developments undertaken by @ministry_lands under Lands, Housing and Urban Development. a) Implementation of the National Housing Policy to guide housing development and sensitize stakeholders on their roles. b) Implementation of the Condominium Act, 2001, allowing ownership of individual units in high-rise buildings for better land use and housing security. c) Review of the National Slum Upgrading Strategy and Action Plan with support from UN-Habitat to align it with sustainable urbanization. d) Establishment of National Urban Fora to discuss urbanization and housing issues across the country. e) Implementation of the Landlord and Tenants Act, 2022, to harmonize housing relationships between tenants and landlords. f) Implementation of the Physical Planning Act, 2010, declaring the entire country a planning area for organized human settlements. g) Implementation of the National Land Policy, 2013, and the National Urban Policy, 2017, to manage land and urbanization processes effectively. j) Implementation of the Enterprise Development Project with additional funding through the Systematic Land Adjudication and Certification project to enhance land security. k) Implementation of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Program-Additional Financing (USMID-AF) in ten cities, twelve municipalities, and eleven refugee hosting districts to strengthen the capacities of local governments. l) Implementation of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID-AF) Program in 11 municipalities, 10 cities, and 8 refugee housing districts. m) Implementation of a computerized Land Information System to improve land security and reduce the cost of doing business.