Issues that emerged from that interaction include: one, getting around the rural-urban dichotomy and finding ways that recognise the spatial interdependences and linkages; two, getting the basics right by improving the turnaround times for decisions on development applications and dealing with duplicate processes; three, addressing the legislative impasse; four, changing incentives that shape the use and management of land; five, resolving ambiguities around roles and responsibilities of various actors; six, agreeing on a spatial vision for the country, and finally, putting in place spatial norms to guide the policies and strategies of all spatial actors.