Reflections on African cities in transition : selected continental experiences / Purshottama Sivanarain Reddy, Henry Wissink, editors.
This volume describes African cities in transition, and the economic, socio-political, and environmental challenges resulting from rapid post-colonial urbanization. As the African continent continues to transition from urban configurations inherited from colonial influences and history, it faces iss...
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| Hōputu: | iPukapuka |
| Reo: | English |
| I whakaputaina: |
Cham, Switzerland :
Springer,
2020.
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| Rangatū: | Advances in African economic, social and political development.
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| Urunga tuihono: | Springer Humanities and Social Science eBook Collection 2020 English/International |
| Whakarāpopototanga: | This volume describes African cities in transition, and the economic, socio-political, and environmental challenges resulting from rapid post-colonial urbanization. As the African continent continues to transition from urban configurations inherited from colonial influences and history, it faces issues such as urban slum expansion, increased demands for energy and clean water, lack of adequate public transportation, high levels of inequality among different socio-economic population strata, and inadequate urban governance, planning, and policies. African cities in transition need to reconsider current policies and developmental trajectories to facilitate and sustain economic growth and Africas strategic repositioning in the world. Written by an international team of scholars and practitioners, this volume uses case studies to focus on key issues and developmental challenges in selected African cities. Topics include but are not limited to, smart cities, changing notions of democracy, the citys role in attaining the SDGs, local governance, alternative models for governance and management, corruption, urbanisation and future cities. |
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| Whakaahutanga tūemi: | Includes index. |
| Whakaahuatanga ōkiko: | 1 online resource. |
| ISBN: | 3030461149 3030461157 9783030461140 9783030461157 |
| ISSN: | 2198-7262 |