Such “development” in pursuit of a techno-ideological spectacle, without a sense of equitable well-being, is empty and is particularly threatening to informal settlements due to land value.
Tag: sustainable development
Austerity Drives Populism And is a Frontal Attack on the Rights of Women
Women are disproportionately dependent on public services. They can’t afford austerity, and it’s time that governments recognise this.
How Africa Can Catch Up With the World in the Fight Against Poverty
Anti-poverty programmes in countries such as Malawi, Mali, Niger and Nigeria miss many of their poorest households.
‘Project Spending’ Can Only Take Our Cities So Far
The focus in urban areas has mostly been on spot-fixes and ‘projects’, and not governance — an aspect without which our cities may not sustainably develop.