This Policy promotes the urbanisation of the country in an inclusive and sustainable way, in order to provide direction, guidance and policy coherence to city growth and urban management, under four pillars: Coordination, Densification, Conviviality and Economic Growth. The aim of the Policy is to attract migrants from rural areas, ensuring that all urban areas remain liveable, and that all urban residents benefit from urban services in a sustainable and inclusive manner, strengthening linkages between spatial and economic development. The vision of this Policy is to achieve spatially balanced development of sustainable, productive and inclusive urban human settlements throughout Rwanda. The Mission of the Policy is the creation of sustainable and liveable urban environments that promote economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. The main goal of the Policy is the acceleration of the rates of urbanisation and the creation of hubs of inclusive and green growth through well-managed cities, well-coordinated spatial development, and climate resilient urban infrastructure. The Policy provides definition of the following relevant terms: circular economy; economic infrastructure; urban development; green growth; green economy; sustainable development; green urban environment; inclusive growth; land value capture; One-Health approach in urban planning; principle of subsidiarity; sustainable urbanisation; sustainable land use.
Rwanda · 2025-02-01