This paper considers the foundations of contemporary African urban economies and how
these intersect with the evolution of urban politics, carving a route through a wide range of …

Urbanization has placed considerable constraints on the preservation and maintenance of
formal green spaces in African cities. This situation has given attention to the potentials of …

Through the lens of infrastructure governance, this article explores the configurations and
operations of the urban state in sub-Saharan Africa. We deploy and extend the concept of …

This study theorizes social innovation-based transitions to sustainable urban development
from the perspective of the African urban condition, highlighting that large infrastructure and …

In this article we portray and unpack the fabric of urban expansion in contemporary Luanda.
In doing so, we examine interdependencies and complementarities between the …

This paper develops the idea of transcalarity to reframe analyses of urban development
politics. Our analysis starts from African contexts but is relevant to, and in conversation with …

This article analyses the politics of shelter provision in three African cities, focusing on the
needs of, and provision for, the low-and middle-income residents. The significance of …

The rapid expansion of African cities has created both housing deficits and a pluralization of
urban orders, including the growth of slum settlements. With an ever‐increasing middle …

In many rapidly urbanizing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, local politics
undermines the effectiveness of urban planning. Politicians have incentives to ignore formal …

We begin by thanking our colleague Eldar Bråten for taking the time to read and comment
on our article with such thoroughness. We continue right away with a response. A key aspect …