Mediating Knowledge Co-Production for Inclusive Governance and Delivery of Food, Water and Energy Services in African Cities
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DOI: 10.1007/s12132-021-09440-w
Abstract: Rising rates of urbanisation in Africa, without attendant improvements in critical infrastructure, have occasioned gaps in the provision of basic services in cities across the continent. Different systems and scales of service delivery — decentralised… read more here.
Keywords: food water; knowledge; delivery; knowledge production ... See more keywords
The nexus between tourism and urban risk: Towards inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable outdoor tourism in African cities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2019.100254
Abstract: Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa is set to increase its tourism sector in urban areas. However, its cities are also settings for numerous struggles over future developments coupled with excess urban risks. The nexus created by the… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; inclusive safe; sub saharan; african cities ... See more keywords
Projections of Human Exposure to Dangerous Heat in African Cities Under Multiple Socioeconomic and Climate Scenarios
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DOI: 10.1029/2018ef001020
Abstract: Human exposure to dangerous heat, driven by climatic and demographic changes, is increasing worldwide. Being located in hot regions and showing high rates of urban population growth, African cities appear particularly likely to face significantly… read more here.
Keywords: population; exposure dangerous; african cities; dangerous heat ... See more keywords
Improving sanitation in informal settlements of East African cities: hybrid of market and state-led approaches
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2017.1310090
Abstract: Abstract This paper analyzes how sanitation can be improved in the informal settlements of East African cities through a hybrid model. Qualitative research was carried out in eight settlements in three cities. Findings show that… read more here.
Keywords: state; settlements east; sanitation; east african ... See more keywords
A tale of 22 cities: utilisation patterns and content of maternal care in large African cities
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007803
Abstract: Introduction Globally, the majority of births happen in urban areas. Ensuring that women and their newborns benefit from a complete package of high-quality care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period present specific challenges in… read more here.
Keywords: utilisation content; african cities; utilisation; health ... See more keywords
On Pedestrian Accessibility: Spatial Justice and Progressive Planning in African Cities
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DOI: 10.1177/08854122241240071
Abstract: Africa is predicted to be the fastest urbanizing continent over the next century, with its primary and secondary cities expected to experience rapid growth. On the continent, over 70 percent of daily trips are made… read more here.
Keywords: african cities; spatial justice; planning; pedestrian accessibility ... See more keywords
Neglecting informality? – Rethinking planning in sub-Saharan African cities
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DOI: 10.1177/14730952251376555
Abstract: Public spaces in global South cities are being redeveloped, often displacing informal workers and leading to conflicts over access. In sub-Saharan African cities, land is often collectively owned by ethnic communities under customary laws, creating… read more here.
Keywords: neglecting informality; sub saharan; african cities; informality rethinking ... See more keywords
Native-to-invasive rodent species turn-over within African cities: The example of Niamey, Niger
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0325427
Abstract: Expanding transportation infrastructure has facilitated the introduction and proliferation of invasive small mammals, particularly now cosmopolitan rodents like Rattus spp. and Mus musculus, within urban socio-ecosystems where they may severely impact local biodiversity, economy and… read more here.
Keywords: rodent species; native invasive; african cities; rodent ... See more keywords
Public sentiments toward COVID-19 vaccines in South African cities: An analysis of Twitter posts
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.987376
Abstract: Amidst the COVID-19 vaccination, Twitter is one of the most popular platforms for discussions about the COVID-19 vaccination. These types of discussions most times lead to a compromise of public confidence toward the vaccine. The… read more here.
Keywords: covid vaccines; african cities; twitter posts; south african ... See more keywords
A Systematic Review Protocol of Opportunities for Noncommunicable Disease Prevention via Public Space Initiatives in African Cities
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042285
Abstract: Public spaces have the potential to produce equitable improvements in population health. This mixed-methods systematic review aims to understand the components of, determinants, risks, and outcomes associated with public space initiatives in African cities. This… read more here.
Keywords: review; initiatives african; african cities; space initiatives ... See more keywords
Greening African Cities for Sustainability: A Systematic Review of Urban Gardening’s Role in Biodiversity and Socio-Economic Resilience
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DOI: 10.3390/plants14203187
Abstract: Urban gardening, particularly through food-producing green spaces, is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for addressing the complex challenges of climate change, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and social inequity in African cities. This systematic review… read more here.
Keywords: urban gardening; biodiversity; african cities; socio economic ... See more keywords