Essays about: "City development in Africa"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words City development in Africa.

  1. 1. “Breaths of Joburg” – One Play, Multiple Perceptions : A Johannesburg Literary Site-Specific Theatre Pilot Project

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Kerstin Tschernigg; [2023]
    Keywords : Communication; Communication for Development; South Africa; Johannesburg; Breaths of Joburg; Participatory Theatre; Perception Study;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the perception of the city of Johannesburg through a participatory theatre pilot project titled “Breaths of Joburg”. It looks at how different stakeholders, such as the performance director, professional and student actors, as well as the writers who inspired the texts used as a basis for the theatre, the live audience as well as the social media audience perceived Johannesburg and whether their perceptions changed after experiencing the play. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender Mainstreaming in Smart City Development : An Analysis of the Team Europe Initiative 'Green and Smart Cities SASA!' in Tanzania

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Sydney Van der Post; Elin Lundin; [2023]
    Keywords : gender mainstreaming; smart city developments; ownership; Team Europe Initiative; Tanzania; Green and Smart Cities SASA!;

    Abstract : The last decade has seen a substantial rise in smart cities across Africa (Aghimien et al., 2020:29). This research presents a case study on the Team Europe Initiative ‘Green and Smart Cities SASA!’ in Tanzania, a development initiative aiming to introduce smart city technologies in Mwanza, Tanga and Pemba. READ MORE

  4. 3. Retail Pharmacy Market in Kigali - A game theoretical application on antimicrobial resistance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Agnes My Durbeej-Hjalt; [2022]
    Keywords : antimicrobial resistance; over-the-counter antibiotics; retail pharmacy market; Rwanda; game theory; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance is an acute global health problem. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable, where antibiotic self-medication is one of the main causes of antimicrobial resistance. Previous research points to the role of pharmacies, where antibiotics are sometimes sold over the counter. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Word on the Street: An investigation of rationalities expressed regarding streets and streetscapes, and the production of the action space in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Rebecka Kjellström; [2021]
    Keywords : action space; perceived action space; streets; streetscapes; rationalities; global South; Addis Ababa;

    Abstract : The cities of Africa and Asia are projected to account for 80 % of the future urban growth. Challenges brought forward by motorization and lack of accessibility; urban streets take a central position in the discussion of the sustainable city. This offers a considerable challenge in shaping cities while addressing climate change. READ MORE

  6. 5. Inclusionary housing : –an analysis of a potential affordable housing tool in Cape Town, South Africa

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Isabella Adler; Anna-Mona Jarallah; [2020]
    Keywords : Inclusionary housing; Affordable housing; Cape Town; Segregation; Social and Economic Integration; Mixed-income Communities; Inclusionary housing; Prisvärt hushåll; Kapstaden; Segregation; Social och ekonomisk integration;

    Abstract : Cape Town is a city with a complex housing problem due to the apartheid planning and the design of the current housing programs. Apartheid planning has segregated the city, leading to a more divided and spread out city. READ MORE