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African urbanisation: will compact cities deliver shared and sustainable prosperity?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this chapter is to reflect on the bold propositions about urbanisation in the light of existing evidence about the situation on the ground in Africa. The core question posed is whether the UN's high-level proposals accord with current understanding of urbanisation processes and dynamics.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32381889

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Urban and Rural Development Challenges

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162189609

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