The Urban Unit stands as an innovative institution with a robust focus on bolstering technical and professional capacities within urban sectors. With a commitment to supporting government agencies, public/private sector institutions, and government officials, the Urban Unit possesses the necessary human resources and technical capacity to facilitate advancements in key urban functions.
Its service areas encompass Urban Planning, Urban Transport, Solid Waste Management, Urban Water and Sanitation, GIS & Spatial Planning, Marketing & Communication and Municipal Finance. Urban Unit's strength lies not only in its state-of- the-art infrastructure, including cutting-edge offices, mobile and indoor GIS Labs, IT labs, and surveying and research units, but also in its skilled workforce.
Equipped with a team of highly qualified professionals and experts, the Urban Unit is well-positioned to provide tailored assistance and solutions across various urban domains. This human resource and technical prowess enable the Urban Unit to effectively address the evolving challenges and opportunities within urban
Established by the Urban Unit under Government of the Punjab in 2014, the Al-Jazari Water & Sanitation Academy (AJWA) is a leading institution dedicated to build capacity of Pakistan's water and sanitation sector. Over a decade of collaborations, AJWA has transformed water sector through innovative, results-oriented training programs designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge essential for sustainable service delivery.
With support through two comprehensive project phases (2014–2024), AJWA has enhanced the capabilities of Water and Sanitation Agencies (WASAs) and water operators across the country. The academy also partners with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to provide specialized e-learning courses, making training accessible to water sector professionals nationwide.
Client: Housing Urban Development & Public Health Engineering (through MD WASA, Lahore)
Over the years, Urban Unit has been adding value by supporting the government departments through capacity building, information sharing, and trainings. The said project aimed to further strengthen the capacity of various government departments to conduct practical trainings to WASAs and other public sector water entities for strengthening the sector and its management in face to face and e-learning mode.
Client: Planning & Development Board
To assess capacities, the Urban Unit Planning & Development Board, Government of the Punjab is engaged by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Pakistan, under the Climate Promise II Project to carry out the assignment titled “Institutional Capacity Assessment for various groups including government, youth, women, private sector and other stakeholders on Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS)” in Punjab, KP, Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan and Islamabad. The project is primarily focusing on Agriculture, Energy, Forestry, Land Use, Transport, and Environment & Climate Change sectors.
Client: UNDP
