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Informality and Social Protection

“This will help my business grow in the long term”

Meet Mpho Mojakwe – one of the five female traders selected to use the newly launched Trader’s Hub in Galeshewe for their daily business. By Ryan Hoffmann

By |2024-02-16T10:14:51+01:00February 16th 2024|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on “This will help my business grow in the long term”
Informality and Social Protection

Extending Social Protection – the Solution for Informal Workers?

In a world where high inflation rates and geopolitical conflicts dominate the headlines, the urgent call for universal social protection for informal workers fades into the background. But Laura Alfers knows: This crucial lifeline is more important now than ever.

By |2024-01-16T13:06:59+01:00January 16th 2024|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Extending Social Protection – the Solution for Informal Workers?
Informality and Social Protection

Navigating the Urban Informal Landscape: Social Protection in Sub-Saharan Africa Cities

In Sub-Saharan Africa, the urban informal sector accounts for the majority of businesses and employment, yet workers face minimal access to formal social protection. Sharon Onyango explores the link between urban informality and social protection, proposing innovative approaches for inclusive economies in African cities.

By |2024-01-09T14:40:53+01:00January 9th 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Navigating the Urban Informal Landscape: Social Protection in Sub-Saharan Africa Cities
Poverty and Hunger

Navigating Polycrises: Women’s Resilience in a Changing World

Navigate global polycrises with Nicole Paganini as we unveil women's resilience in urban challenges, community kitchens, and amidst rising food crises.

By |2024-01-05T12:59:44+01:00December 19th 2023|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Navigating Polycrises: Women’s Resilience in a Changing World
Poverty and Hunger

Planning in the Shadow of Colonialism: India’s Balancing Act

Explore how colonial legacies perpetuate inequalities in access to resources like housing and food in contemporary Indian cities. Join Utkarsh Sharma in unraveling this narrative and seeking paths to decolonization.

By |2024-01-05T13:00:32+01:00December 5th 2023|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Planning in the Shadow of Colonialism: India’s Balancing Act
Poverty and Hunger

The Right to Food: School Feeding Initiatives and Inequality in Kenya’s Urban Informal Settlements

Interconnected crises are fuelling food insecurity and negatively impacting children the most. Serah Kiragu-Wissler is convinced: School feeding programmes can push processes towards the realisation of a right to food.

By |2024-01-05T13:00:56+01:00November 30th 2023|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The Right to Food: School Feeding Initiatives and Inequality in Kenya’s Urban Informal Settlements
Climate Adaptation

Can Shared Urban Spaces Become Our Shield Against the Climate Crisis?

Rethinking the role of shared urban spaces is essential in tackling the impacts of climate change, says Maria Sitzoglou. Discover how cities worldwide are transforming existing urban areas to combat extreme weather and create resilient, inclusive communities.

By |2023-11-08T14:51:15+01:00October 31st 2023|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Can Shared Urban Spaces Become Our Shield Against the Climate Crisis?
Climate Adaptation

From Risk Aversion to Climate Resilience: MHT’s Climate Risk Insurance Game

Women are particularly affected by climate change. Chirayu Brahmbhatt introduces an innovative game on climate risk insurance for female empowerment.

By |2024-01-05T13:02:00+01:00October 10th 2023|Tags: , , |Comments Off on From Risk Aversion to Climate Resilience: MHT’s Climate Risk Insurance Game
Public Spaces and Integrated Planning

Celebrating Human Diversity – Urban Planning for Disability Equity and Inclusion

How we plan and design for human diversity requires serious rethinking if we genuinely want to address inequity and injustices in our suburbs and cities. By Lisa Stafford

By |2023-11-08T15:00:52+01:00September 19th 2023|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Celebrating Human Diversity – Urban Planning for Disability Equity and Inclusion
Public Spaces and Integrated Planning

Making Active Mobility and Public Transport a Winning Combination in African Cities: Inspirations from My Trip to Bogota

Following a visit to Bogota, Ulrich C. Tokam imparts invaluable insights for a transportation revolution in African cities.

By |2023-11-08T15:06:56+01:00September 12th 2023|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Making Active Mobility and Public Transport a Winning Combination in African Cities: Inspirations from My Trip to Bogota
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