We are pleased to share with you the published version of the Guiding Principles for Urban-Rural Linkages (GP-URL) and a Framework for Action after over a year of formulation with the participation of many actors and sectors. Our contributions are published through UN-Habitat that has finalized the editing and design of the published version of the text for widespread dissemination. The final version can be accessed with this link [https://urbanrurallinkages.files.wordpress.c