Plenary Session: Strategic Urban Development along the Lobito Corridor

This session will provide a platform to critically reflect on the Sustainable Urban Development along the Lobito Corridor and to identify pathways for sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban growth. The session will focus on:​

• Strategic vision for sustainable Urban Development along the Lobito Corridor for the next 5–10 years​
• Primary challenges arising from increased economic activity and migration, and how is the Lobito Corridor might reshape the urban landscape​
• Investment Opportunities in the human settlement environment – Investment Long List​
• District/area profiles for all significant human settlements along the corridor​
• How can the private sector contribute to addressing these challenges, and where do investment opportunities lie in the human settlement landscape?​
• Future development scenarios be integrated into IDPs, and what role will the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) play in guiding urban planning?​