Status Report on the Achievement of Goal 11 in Palestine: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Report preparation and all meetings and consultations conducted were done by UN-Habitat Palestine in coordination with the Ministry of Local Government. The report covers 10 targets and 15 related indicators which fall under Goal 11; the majority of which were measured at the local level and progress reported at the national level. The report also lists the policy priorities of the Palestinian government for the upcoming period, which are based on the results and the needed policy change and are crucial to advance the attainment of Goal 11. Important to note that the Palestinian government’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2021-2023 and its priorities are directedly aligned with Goal 11. The NDP’s priorities are also reflected in the Palestinian governments’ sector strategies for local government, housing and public works, transportation, environment, land, culture, youth and gender equality, amongst others. Alignment and attainment of Goal 11 targets with national priorities and interventions varies ...