Urbanization in Africa
The Africa Program deep dives into the future of African cities
Africa’s future is urban. The continent’s 1.3 billion people is set to double by 2050, and more than 80 percent of that increase will happen in cities. Through public and private events, written analysis, our Into Africa podcast, and the Talking Urban Futures series, the Africa Program explores shifts in smart infrastructure, municipal governance, popular protests, charter city economies, digitization and public services, and other critical trends.
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Sizing Up: Growing Fast Food Consumption in Urban Africa
Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Emmy Simmons — May 10, 2022
Spurring Private Investment in Africa
Event — March 25, 2022
Spotlighting Sustainability: Urban Tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa
Commentary by Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris — November 17, 2021
An Urban Test Case: Learning from Cabo Verde
Commentary by Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris — October 12, 2021
Dotting the Landscape: Unfinished Buildings in Sub-Saharan Africa
Commentary by Judd Devermont — August 27, 2021
Pivoting to Cities: Why CARE Is Addressing Urban Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa
Commentary by Judd Devermont — July 7, 2021
Reframing Migration: How Can Development Practitioners Better Support People on the Move?
Commentary by Judd Devermont — May 6, 2021
The Great Cities Partnership
Report by Judd Devermont, Gyude Moore, and Todd Moss — April 19, 2021
Better Aligned: Nebraska’s Coordinated Approach to Engaging Sub-Saharan Africa
Commentary by Judd Devermont — April 8, 2021
Set Up for Success: Charter Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Commentary by Judd Devermont — February 19, 2021