As urban centres are considered engines for economic development, development, the Government of KP has set up the UPPU. set up by the provincial government. UPPU is essential to the restructuring of urban governance, which is currently fragmented across several distinct entities at the local and provincial levels. The restructuring requires extensive assessment to ensure that the new reformed governance structure is effective and efficient. And in this regard, the UPPU, modelled on successful international think tanks, will act as the central repository for data, research and evidence-based policy advice on urban planning and development in KP.