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Reflections on African Cities in Transition

Part of the Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development Book Series

Editors: Reddy, Purshottama Sivanarain; Wissink, Henry

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-46115-7

ISBN: 978-3-030-46114-0

Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals

Sep 16, 2020

1 - 10 of 14 Chapters

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The Political/Administrative Interface in African Countries

Thornhill, Chris

Pages: 1 –16

[African states have been in a state of transition since gaining independence from their colonial powers since the 1960s. Some of them commenced their independence with a little more experience in governing than others. However, they all inherited the governing culture of their former colonial...
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The Changing Notion of Democracy and Public Participation in Cities in Africa: A Time for an Alternative?

Kariuki, Paul

Pages: 17 –38

[Participation has become an increasingly important aspect in local governance as African cities experience increasing urbanization and pressing social needs. In the interests of advancing democracy, inclusive participation of citizens has become a guiding notion of how local governments deliver...
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The Dynamics of Councillor Versus Traditional Leadership in South African Local Government: A Study of Understanding, Attitudes and Perceptions

Klaas-Makolomakwe, Gladys; Reddy, Purshottama Sivanarain

Pages: 39 –65

[South Africa is culturally diverse and strives to promote the inclusion of all citizenry in governance. The participation of traditional leaders in municipal councils is facilitated in terms of Section 81 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act (Act No. 117 of 1998). Since the...
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The Governance and Management of African Cities: Alternative Approaches and Models Towards Transforming into Successful Cities of the Future

Wissink, Henry

Pages: 67 –90

[Modern and often largely overpopulated or dense cities are increasingly becoming problematic, in particular, in the developing world, and specifically in regions such as Africa. Cities are set to be the precincts where on average 66% of global citizens will live in 2050, and are currently faced...
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Urbanization and the Quality of Growth in Uganda: The Challenge of Structural Transformation and Sustainable and Inclusive Development

Pozhidaev, Dmitry

Pages: 91 –118

[This chapter analyzes Uganda’s economic growth and urbanization from the perspective of the growing international and domestic concern about the quality of growth and rising inequality. It focuses in particular on secondary cities and towns to analyze their contributions to the quality of growth...
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African Local Governments and Cities in the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Kauzya, John-Mary

Pages: 119 –146

[In this chapter the author presents a synopsis of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda) with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which also commits to support the implementation of Africa’s Agenda 2063. (The heads of state and governments of the African Union (AU)...
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Local Economic Development as an Alternative Development Strategy in Southern African Cities

Qwabe, Bongani Reginald; Zondi, Sakhile Isaac

Pages: 147 –168

[Local Economic Development (LED) has attracted global recognition as a response to local challenges such as imbalanced economic growth, intra-regional investment, lack of trade diversification, domestic infrastructure constraints, financial inclusion, labour shortage, and political–economic...
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E-participation as a Mechanism of Stakeholder Engagement in the City of Harare

Mapfumo, Linos; Mutereko, Sybert

Pages: 169 –182

[Cities in emerging economies, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, are beginning to leverage the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by incorporating e-participation as the key mechanism of public participation. However, there seems to be an overwhelming consensus among...
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Evaluating the Aerotropolis Model for African Cities: The Case of the Durban Aerotropolis

Wissink, Henry

Pages: 183 –211

[A new approach to airport development and associated industrial and commercial land use in its immediate surroundings is gaining prominence around the world, which has become known as the Aerotropolis Model. An aerotropolis is a “smart city” precinct being developed in the surrounding area of an...
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Urban Decay and Regeneration in the African City

Govender, Nirmala; Reddy, Purshottama Sivanarain

Pages: 213 –230

[Urban degeneration is a challenge that is experienced in many cities throughout the world. The massive and complex migration of the population into the urban environment tends to be disordered, leading to untidy spaces; scarcity of resources; air pollution; health concerns; increased traffic...

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