Indicator 11.a.1 - Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space - Indicators For The Sustainable Development Goals

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Indicator Component	Yes/No	Regional and Development Frame work
Respond to Population Dynamics	Yes	National Urban Development Policy: Revised to address rapid urbanization, Migration, and Population Growth, Promotes sustainable urban growth and equitable service delivery.
Ensure Balanced Territorial Development	Yes	i). National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan:Focuses on reducing regional inequalities by improving infrastructure across states. II).Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (2017-2020): Aimed to diversify the economy and priotize investments in underserved regions,
Increase Local Fiscal Space	yes	i).State Fiscal Transparency Accountability and Sustainability Program (SFTAS): Supported by the World Bank, helps states improve revenue collection and financial management. ii). Property Taxation and Internallly Generated Revenue: Encourage LGAs to expand revenue sources such as property taxes

Indicator Component

Yes/No

Regional and Development Frame work

Respond to Population Dynamics

Yes

National Urban Development Policy: Revised to address rapid urbanization, Migration, and Population Growth, Promotes sustainable urban growth and equitable service delivery.

Ensure Balanced Territorial Development

Yes

i). National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan:Focuses on reducing regional inequalities by improving infrastructure across states. II).Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (2017-2020): Aimed to diversify the economy and priotize investments in underserved regions,

Increase Local Fiscal Space

yes

i).State Fiscal Transparency Accountability and Sustainability Program (SFTAS): Supported by the World Bank, helps states improve revenue collection and financial management. ii). Property Taxation and Internallly Generated Revenue: Encourage LGAs to expand revenue sources such as property taxes

Data last updated

Mar 27, 2025

Metadata last updated

Apr 22, 2025

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator	Indicator 11.a.1: Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
Target	Target 11.a: Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning
Metadata update	2025-04-23
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring	United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Related indicators	This Indicator is related to several Goals and Targets, particularly the following: 1.4.2, 1.5.1, 2.3.1, 2.c.1, 5.2.1, 5a.1, 6.1.1, 6.2.1, 7.2.1, 7.3.1, 8.3.1, 8.5.1, 8.6.1, 9.1.1, 9.4.1, 9a.1, 10.4.1, 12.5.1, 13.1.1, 13b.1, 15.9.1, 16.7.1, 16a.1, 16b.1, 17.14.1, 17.17.1

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Indicator 11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space

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