Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1048119 | Habitat International | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Worldwide, strategic urban planning is found in very different contexts and planning schemes, where it is always a tool strongly linked to enhancing urban management. Under the umbrella of strategic urban planning different approaches can be perceived, in which within these broad shared characteristics there are significant variations. A key component in the strategic urban planning process is the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) element and these differences can be seen in the way that M&E is approached. Egypt is currently on the track to reform its planning system shifting from the conventional master plans towards strategic urban plans (SUPs). This paper reflects on the current practices of M&E the preparation of SUPs within the Egyptian context. It sheds light on the strengths and weaknesses of the employed techniques and concludes with some recommendations to improve the process of M&E, which builds upon the strengths in the employed techniques.
► A paradigm shift in planning schemes has been taken place in Egypt since 2007. ► Strategic urban planning is currently the dominant approach. ► The system of monitoring and evaluation has dramatically changed. ► Its primary thrust is to ensure participatory and subsidiary decision making. ► Such a change facilitates the potential for plan implementation.