As urbanization reshapes global landscapes, ecological balance is increasingly at risk, especially in Africa. The primary drivers are rapid development and expanding human settlements, often without ...

One of them also happens to be the continent’s highest capital city, sitting at around 2,355 metres above sea level. The city lies at the foot of Mount Entoto and is surrounded by hills and mountains.

Developed countries committed to providing US$100 billion annually to support developing ... Each of these areas carries its own debt calculations. What is the impact of climate debt on African cities ...

Even as Africa’s cities are crowded with inhabitants — but not dense with capital — they are physically fragmented and dispersed. They develop as collections of small, scattered neighborhoods. Without ...

Understanding what drives rapid urban growth is an urgent priority for African governments ... neighbourhoods developed by higher income residents. Over time self-build housing creates capital stock ...

Flooding and poor sanitation create an unpleasant walking environment. Clogged waste, poor drains, and rubbish along streets and alleyways are a problem. There is nothing pleasant about walking: the ...

Analysis - Humans are walking beings. Walking is intrinsically linked to our physical development from childhood and enables ...

Oliver Wyman Forum, the think tank of Oliver Wyman, a management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) produced a comprehensive ranking of high-growth emerging urban centers ...