Big City Africa

Many African cities are experiencing an urban transformation led by rapid urban growth. What are the opportunities and challenges that such urbanization presents? What lessons can African cities learn from rapid urbanization in other regions around the world?

Join the Boston University Initiative on Cities (IOC) and the African Studies Center at BU for a discussion featuring:

— Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of Oxford; Director, International Growth Center

— Astrid Haas, Policy Director, International Growth Center

— Marcus Walton, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boston University

Moderated by Timothy Longman, Professor of Political Science, Boston University; Director of the Boston University Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs; and Director ad interim of the African Studies Center at Boston University

When 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Contact Name David Gross
Contact Email ioc@bu.edu
Contact Organization Boston University Initiative on Cities
Fees Free
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