Reflections on African Cities in Transition: Selected Continental ExperiencesPurshottama Sivanarain Reddy, Henry Wissink Springer Nature, 2020 M09 15 - 314 páginas 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 Africa’s 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 city’s role in attaining the SDGs, local governance, alternative models for governance and management, corruption, urbanisation and future cities. |
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The Dynamics of Councillor Versus Traditional Leadership in South African Local Government A Study of Understanding Attitudes and Perceptions | 39 |
The Governance and Management of African Cities Alternative Approaches and Models Towards Transforming into Successful Cities of the Future | 67 |
Urbanization and the Quality of Growth in Uganda The Challenge of Structural Transformation and Sustainable and Inclusive Development | 91 |
African Local Governments and Cities in the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals | 119 |
Local Economic Development as an Alternative Development Strategy in Southern African Cities | 147 |
Eparticipation as a Mechanism of Stakeholder Engagement in the City of Harare | 169 |
Evaluating the Aerotropolis Model for African Cities The Case of the Durban Aerotropolis | 183 |
Urban Decay and Regeneration in the African City | 212 |
Urbanisation and Future Smart Cities Challenges of Water and Sanitation Services | 231 |
Disaster Risk Management at the Local Level The Case of Ethekwini City Council in South Africa | 247 |
South African Cities and Corruption A Tale of Two Cities | 273 |
African Cities in Transition Solutions and the Way Forward | 291 |
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