Reflections on African Cities in Transition : Selected Continental Experiences

Chapter 1: The Political/Administrative Interface in African Countries -- Chapter 2: The governance and management of African cities: Alternative approaches and models towards transforming into successful cities of the future -- Chapter 3: Urban decay and regeneration in the African city -- Chapter 4: Local Economic Development as an Alternative Development Strategy in Southern African Cities -- Chapter 5: Evaluating the Aerotropolis Model for African Cities: The case of the Durban Aerotropolis -- Chapter 6: African Local Governments and Cities in the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals -- Chapter 7: The Changing Notion Of Democracy And Public Participation In Cities In Africa: A Time For An Alternative -- Chapter 8: South African Cities and Corruption: A Tale of Two Cities -- Chapter 9: E-Participation as a Mechanism of Stakeholder Engagement in the City of Harare -- Chapter 10: Urbanisation and Future Smart Cities: Challenges of Water and Sanitation Services -- Chapter 11: The dynamics of councillor versus traditional leadership in South African Local Government. : A study of understanding, attitudes and perceptions -- Chapter 12: Disaster Risk Management at the Local Level: The Case of Ethekwini City Council in South Africa -- Chapter 13: Urbanisation and the quality of growth in Uganda: The challenge of structural transformation and sustainable inclusive development -- Chapter 14: African Cities in Transition: Solutions and the Way Forward.