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Desired and Achieved Urbanisation in Africa: In Search of Appropriate Tooling for a Sustainable Transformation
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Author(s): Innocent Chirisa (University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe), Abraham Rajab Matamanda (University of Free State, South Africa)and Liaison Mukarwi (University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 19
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Urbanization and Its Impact on Socio-Economic Growth in Developing Regions
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Umar Benna (Benna Associates, Nigeria)and Indo Benna (Muhammad Al-Mana College of Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2659-9.ch005
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Abstract
The chapter aims to make a nuanced contribution in plugging out the mentioned gaps using human (skilled, managerial, etc.) and material (digital technology, financial, etc.) resources available or developable locally with or without global aid support system. The study is a case study based and uses examples of Cape Town, Abuja, Harare, Nairobi, Cairo and Kinshasa, these being examples of cities where plans and visions have been or are being put in place to ensure that urbanisation is a process that emerges on strategically laid out platform. Nevertheless, achieving that is a continuous struggle because diverging forces are also at play in these cities. The chapter recommends capacity building and professionalization of the conduct of business by these authorities to ensure sustainable urbanisation. It also argues for a planning thought that makes the optimal mix of both local and international resources towards achieving sustainable urbanisation in the various cities of Africa.
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