African cities
SafeBoda promised safety – but its riders are under pressure to speed
At its core, the ride-hailing model, which classifies riders as independent contractors doing poorly paid 'gig work' rather than as employees earning a wage, undermines its own safety ambitions
Which African countries are prospering? Scientists have devised a new method of measuring well-being
Psychologists and social scientists have recently started focusing on the idea of 'flourishing', which is defined as a sense of well-being that goes beyond mere happiness or success
Raising revenue from land: what African cities can learn from Hong Kong’s unique leasehold system
Often cited as a prime example of effective land value, Hong Kong uses a variety of land-based financing models that have proven effective in funding key public projects
Building climate-resilient African cities — experts outline what is needed
Window of opportunity to secure liveable, equitable, and sustainable futures in the face of climate change is closing fast, more so for Africa
The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t issuing municipal bonds
In the US, municipal bonds worth over $111 billion were issued in November and December 2017 for infrastructure, pension obligations and other critical needs. For comparison, cities in sub-Saharan Africa have raised less than 1% of the US amount since 2004