Project description
Factors of urban development in Africa
The rate of urbanisation in Africa is on the rise, from 15 % in 1960 to 40 % in 2010. Expected to reach 60 % in 2050, this is faster than any other continent. The EU-funded MAU project will evaluate the role of geopolitics, economic growth and private initiatives in Africa’s urban development. It will provide a new theoretical base on urban policies, taking into consideration the relationship between public infrastructure investments and the rise of property value. The project will examine the transnational character of urban development as well as the trend to create large cities that are diffused on the African continent.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
Topic(s)
Funding Scheme
ERC-ADG - Advanced GrantHost institution
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Net EU contribution
€ 1 420 833,75
Address
Gower Street
WC1E 6BT London
United Kingdom
WC1E 6BT London
United Kingdom
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Region
London Inner London — West Camden and City of London
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
Beneficiaries (4)
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 1 420 833,75
Address
Gower Street
WC1E 6BT London
WC1E 6BT London
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Region
London Inner London — West Camden and City of London
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND JOHANNESBURG
South Africa
Net EU contribution
€ 608 341,25
Address
Jan Smuts Avenue 1
2001 Johannesburg
2001 Johannesburg
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Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Ghana
Net EU contribution
€ 277 145,00
Address
Legon Boundary Road
N/A Legon Accra
N/A Legon Accra
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Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI
Malawi
Net EU contribution
€ 188 956,25
Address
-
- Zomba
- Zomba
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Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00