Harnessing Urbanization for Growth and Shared Prosperity in Africa
Africa has grown more rapidly than any other region in the world with an additional 450 million people expected to move to Africa’s cities between 2010 and 2040. With the potential to grow, attract investments, be innovative and create more jobs, how can cities turn this rapid urbanization into a win win?
Join a panel of global experts, including world renowned Economist Paul Collier and representatives from some of Africa’s busiest cities, as they discuss how to build infrastructure, boost employment and improve the quality of life, housing, education and health services for the growing numbers of Africa’s city dwellers.
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Jean Pierre Mbassi
Secretary General of the United Cities and Local Governments Association
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Mukhisa Kituyi
Secretary General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
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Paul Collier
Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Oxford University
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Marianne Fay
Country Director, Andean Region (Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru), World Bank
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Ede Jorge Ijjasz-Vasquez
Senior Director, Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience, World Bank Group
