Sustainable cities

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Green cities, a new model for a sustainable, resilient, inclusive and prosperous city

By Alé badara Sy

Urban planner

Global green growth institute

AFRIK 21 today publishes its first expert contribution. Alé Badara SY, a Senegalese urban planner, has kindly invited us to inaugurate this format, defending the emergence of green cities, a kind of sustainable city, combining environmental constraints and economic opportunities, through an approach based on dialogue and consultation.

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Urban spaces

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Transport & Logistics

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Transport & Logistics

MOROCCO: IRESEN tests solar shade for recharging electric vehicles

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Sustainable cities

AFRICITIES 2018 FAIR: The venue to design the development of African cities

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Transport & Logistics

EGYPT: Darshal invests $53 million to develop electric car market

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Transport & Logistics

ZIMBABWE: Tesla electric car gets country’s attention

Water management

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JFAC 2019: West Africa aims for sustainable cities©/ Rich T Photo/Shutterstock

Sustainable cities

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AFRICITIES 2018 FAIR: The venue to design the development of African cities

October 2 to 5, 2018- Casablanca

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Par Forum 7 & Reed Expositions

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Smart city & Green IT

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Smart city & Green IT

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Eco-building

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Eco-building

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Greenpeace Africa

Urban waste management

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Smart city & Green IT

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