Mr. Ameir is Director of Urban and Rural Planning in the Ministry of Lands and Housing Development in Zanzibar Under the World Bank’s Boosting Inclusive Growth for Zanzibar – Integrated Development Project (BIG-Z), he leads the development of the National Building Code for Zanzibar through collaboration with various stakeholders and technical experts from both the public and private sectors. Mr. Ameir has been implementing various projects to develop or upgrade urban and rural infrastructure, provide public services, and develop community spaces to improve quality of life for communities and build social capital and improving of local economy. Throughout these projects, Mr. Ameir has closely engaged community members and ensured communities understand the benefits and risks of projects and take their own decisions through participatory planning approach and integrating solid communication and consultation activities.