Urban Planning
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Africa’s Smart Cities Are Growing. So Are the Gaps.
bySalamatu Alabi• May 22, 2025
While investors fund high-tech hubs and luxury towers, informal settlements are razed and millions remain offline. What does inclusion really look like?
Read MoreThe Global North Has Its 'Smart Cities.' Africa Is Building Better Ones.
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Apr 16, 2025
African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
Read MoreAfrica's Sustainable Development Hinges on Data: Here's Why
byTomi Abe• Jul 19, 2024
Data stands as the cornerstone of Africa's path toward sustainable development, crucial for informed decision-making and effective policy implementation across all sectors.
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