Where can one get a synthesis of research findings on urban development planning in Africa? This book addresses this gap in knowledge by distilling existing research to provide insights into theories, research designs, empirical findings and approaches on urban development planning in Africa. Starting with the overall planning culture and strategies, the book chapters move on to specific themes such as governance, population, poverty, water, recreation, transport, agriculture, air quality and rural-urban linkages. This book reduces the prevailing risk of unnecessary duplication of research and the inadequate attention that is being given to extending research in new areas. This situation has partly been due to existing research remaining scattered in different organizations and publications and has not been subjected to critical synthesis to unearth any new developments that it contains. The book makes available research findings to be utilized in current and future urban development planning in Africa.
Author(s): Meleckidzedeck Khayesi, Francis Nyongesa Wegulo
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 385
City: Cham
Foreword
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Navigating the Urban Development Planning Landscape in Africa
Why This Handbook?
What is the Aim of This Handbook?
Which Topics Have Been Included in This Handbook?
Method
What Do the Chapters Reveal?
References
2 Planning Cultures
Introduction
Results and Discussion
Research Design and Methods
What is Planning Culture?
What is Culture?
A Model of Planning Culture
National Planning Cultures in Africa
Ghana: Planning Continuity and Decentralization in an Urban Development Regime
Tanzania: The Evolution of Planning Cultures Under Colonial, Socialist and Free-Market Regimes
Eswatini: Building Local Government and Planning Capacity Through Structural Adjustment and World Bank Partnership
Urban Planning Cultures in Nairobi, Kenya: Four Low-Income Housing Case Studies
Conclusion
References
3 Political Management and Governance
Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussion
Theorizing Governance and Management of African Cities
Political Management and Governance in Action
Challenges and Opportunities in the Governance of African Cities
Potential for Transformation of African Cities
Conclusion
References
4 Agriculture
Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussion
Study Designs
Sample Size
Theories
Factors Driving Urban Agriculture
Socio-Economic Characteristics of Urban Farmers
Location and Land Rights
Lack of Legislation on Urban Agriculture in African Cities
Source of Livelihoods for the Urban Poor
Challenges of Urban Agriculture in African Cities
Summary of Key Findings
Conclusion
References
5 Financial Resources
Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussion
Study Design
Results and Discussion
Empirical Findings
Own-Source Revenues
Borrowing and External Financing
Fiscal Transfers
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Urban Finance in the Context of Climate Emergencies
Conclusion
References
6 Population Planning and Management
Introduction
Theories and Conceptual Models
Methods
Research Designs
Results and Discussion
Natural Increase
Rural–Urban Migration
Housing and Policies
Potable Water Scarcity
Traffic Congestion
Waste Generation and Management
Summary of Key Findings
Conclusion
References
7 Managing Poverty
Introduction
Methods
Theoretical Framework
Results and Discussion
Study Designs
Measurement and Analytical Methods of Urban Poverty
Theories of Urban Poverty
Nature, Characteristics and Levels of Urban Poverty
Causes of Urban Poverty
Strategies for Addressing Urban Poverty
Conclusion
References
8 Public Transport Services
Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussion
Research Designs
Theories
Empirical Results
Operations, Decline, and Revival of Bus and Commuter Train Services
Paratransit Services
Commercial Bicycle and Motorcycle Transport Services
The Rise and Expansion of Bus Rapid Transit Systems
Conclusion
References
9 Water Management
Introduction
Method
Results and Discussion
Research Designs
Theories
Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM)
The African Water Facility Approach
Sustainability Index for Integrated Urban Water Management (SIUWM)
Community Self-Help and Partnership Models
Participatory Approaches
Sector Wide Approach (SWAP)
Empirical Findings
Urban Water Access
Urban Sprawl and Access to Water
Rapid Urbanization, Water Supply and Access
Water Demand
Conclusion
References
10 Rural–Urban Linkages
Introduction
Method
Results and Discussion
Research Designs
Geographical Distribution of Sample Studies
Designs
Theories
Conceptualizing Rural–Urban Relations
Changing Rural–Urban Relations in Africa
Role of Rural–Urban Relations
Challenges Facing the Rural–Urban Dynamics
Conclusion
References
11 Recreation Planning and Management
Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussion
Nature of Studies
Theories and Conceptual Models
Policy and Recreation Planning
Access to Recreation Facilities
Examples of Best Practices for Recreation Provision
Politics and Corruption
Conclusion
References
12 Air Quality
Introduction
Method
Results and Discussion
Air Pollution
Air Pollutants and Their Sources
Traffic Related Pollution
Industrial Pollution
Waste Related Air Quality
Desert Storms
Biomass Burning and Other Agricultural Emissions
Aircraft Related Pollution
Indoor Air Pollution
Effects of Air Pollution on Health and Economy
Conclusion
References
Index
