- Vision
The Government's vision regarding urban planning and housing is to promote a successful urban transition in Côte d'Ivoire through a secure public land offer, the creation of quality housing, access to decent housing for all, and the establishment of "smart cities." More specifically, it aims to: (i) strengthen urban planning and development; (ii) promote inclusive, productive, green, and resilient cities; (iii) secure and expedite the issuance of urban land titles; (iv) ensure the management and protection of the built environment within urban areas; (v) provide the population with a significant and diverse offer of decent and affordable housing.
- Policy
The Government's policy on Construction, Housing, and Urban Planning revolves around three main axes: (i) sustainable control of urbanization; (ii) management of construction activities while ensuring compliance with building permit regulations; (iii) ensuring access for every citizen to decent and affordable housing.
The priority actions of the Ministry contribute to:
In terms of Governance:
- Strengthening the legislative, regulatory, and programmatic framework regarding construction, housing, and urban planning;
- Improving the functioning of the Ministry's services;
- Enhancing internal and external communication of the Ministry;
- Developing planning tools and statistical activities;
- Securing the technological infrastructure of the Ministry.
In terms of Land and Urban Planning:
- Strengthening security and accelerating the process of issuing land ownership documents;
- Developing urban renewal and addressing policies.
In terms of Construction, Maintenance, and Architecture:
- Continuing major state construction and rehabilitation projects;
- Strengthening construction oversight;
- Operationalizing the online Building Permit system.
In terms of Housing and Living Environment:
- Enhancing the availability of building plots accessible to all;
- Increasing the supply of decent housing accessible to all;
- Facilitating access to housing;
- Revitalizing condominium actions.