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Promoting inclusive approaches to address urbanisation challenges in Kigali

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Kigali has embarked on a rapid urbanisation and modernisation process. A growing number of its inhabitants, mushrooming luxury residential and offi ce buildings, infrastructural development and a clean city are some indicators of that dynamic. However, providing adequate land and affordable housing for the majority of urban residents remains a challenge which continues to impact on both the population’s living conditions and sustainable urban planning. The article critically explores this issue with regard to current urban planning regulations. It reveals the urbanisation challenges facing Kigali and the current strategies for its modernisation, and proposes a viable framework for inclusive urban planning. Keywords : housing; inclusive urbanisation; land; urban planning

Source: African review of economics and finance

Author: Vincent Manirakiza

Institutions: University of Rwanda, UCLouvain

Language: English

Topic: Urban and Rural Development Challenges

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1601229156

FWCI: 4.472

Cites: 8

Cited by: 21

Related to: 10