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There’s a disconnect between research and urban planning in Africa: how to fix it

There’s a disconnect between research and urban planning in Africa: how to fix it

THE African continent is fast on its way to becoming one of the world’s largest urban hubs. This has spawned a growing interest in African urbanisation by both researchers and policymakers. But a great deal of the knowledge – and policy that stems from it – doesn’t adequately respond to the challenges faced by those who govern and are governed on the ground. SYLVIA CROESE, Senior research fellow, University of the Witwatersrand NTOMBINI MARRENGANE, Senior Manager, Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Cape Town We address this problem in our new book Reframing the Urban Challenge in…
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