Urban Transitions in Africa: Opportunities and complexities provides an invaluable overview of urban transitions in Africa with a focus on innovations that offer alternative development approaches of these areas.
Jointly edited by Mandipa Ndlovu (PhD candidate at the African Studies Centre and Professor Shuaib Lwasa (Professor of Urban Resilience and Global Development at the International Institute of Social Studies), this publication examines the nature of systemic change and highlights innovative, context-specific approaches that can foster more equitable, resilient and sustainable urban futures.
Featuring sections on governance, political economy, citizen agency and historical legacies, each chapter synthesizes insights from academic research, policy reports, case studies and first-hand accounts, providing a comprehensive exploration of urban transitions in Africa.
Urban Transitions in Africa: Opportunities and complexities, Palgrave Macmillan 2026.
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