Book notes
This paper examines the linkages between decentralization and urban climate governance through a literature review, supported by two city case studies: Saint-Louis in Senegal and Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso.
This study examines the institutional networks required to link processes of community-level deliberation to city- and national-level processes of decision-making and implementation.
Paratransit in African Cities synthesizes findings from an academic research programme supported by the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations.
This summary reflects the substantive presentations and discussions of a workshop, “From Urban Exclusion to Inclusive Urbanisation”, held from 28 to 30 October 2015 in London.
The City in Urban Poverty aims to turn traditional thinking upside down.
Between 1950 and 2000, the total population of West Africa increased fourfold, with almost one third now living in urban centres. Alongside growing urbanization, many countries in the region increasingly rely on food imports for certain staples.
Urbanization is reshaping the landscape of East Africa. By 2050, the proportion of urban residents in East Africa will increase from 25 to 44 per cent. This dramatic shift is transforming relations between rural and urban areas, particularly as they relate to food security.
This paper brings together the views, analysis and opinions of six women who voluntarily manage the micro-credit programme for housing improvement and work together with IIED-América Latina.
Affordable Housing in New York takes a longitudinal approach to exploring housing in New York City.
In this book Christopher Coutts is careful to specify definitions and concepts.