The document discusses the importance of the implementation phase of a National Urban Policy (NUP). It states that a clear implementation plan is required to translate policy directions into tangible changes. The implementation plan should be produced alongside or after the NUP drafting. It should set out agreed upon actions and timeframes, coordination frameworks, monitoring agencies, funding mechanisms, ongoing monitoring programs, and efforts to build knowledge capacity. The implementation phase depends on previous phases, specifically the formulation phase, and determines how to execute the policy plan through an administrative structure. It identifies implementation gaps and produces a plan outlining tasks, responsibilities, and timelines to allocate resources and translate policy intent into legislation.