Despite the benefit accrued from integrating ecosystem service (ES) concepts into modern
land use planning (LUP) practices, approaches to mainstream the concept in West Africa …

This article contributes to shaping the discourse on unequal geographies of infrastructure
and governance in the global South, opening up new ways of thinking through politics …

Retrospective understanding of the magnitude and pace of urban expansion is necessary
for effective growth management in metropolitan regions. The objective of this paper is to …

Land use in much of sub-Saharan Africa is dominated by legislative frameworks based on a
strong colonial legacy, focusing strongly on state control and minimal devolution of …

Land use planning remains an integral tool for guiding the growth and development of
human settlements due to competing interests and claims of individuals over land. Two …

International concerns about climate change and environmental and socio-economic
impacts linked to fossil fuels have pushed energy transition up the agenda of the Chinese …

The realities of power influences in rational decisions in planning became topical following
Flyvbjerg's work in 1998. Yet the characterization of the relationship has remained in …

Abstract The United Nations Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR)
highlights the importance of local governance and proactive response in disaster risk …

African urban areas and cities are primarily seen as vulnerable to climate change. Apparent
attempts to get required policies have led to the widespread proliferation of overlapping and …

New private property investments in Africa's cities are on the rise, often manifested as
comprehensively planned urban extensions. Greater Accra has several competing city …