1. Overview of urban development in Africa / Albert Mafusire Nadege Desiree Yameogo and Mthulincube -- 2. Cities as drivers of development / Ivan Turok --3. Institutions, decentralisation and urban development / Edgar Pieterse and Warren Smit --4. Financing urban development in Africa / Beacon...

Efforts to get Sub-Saharan Africa back into the world economy through internationally-backed reforms have largely failed due to lack of institutions, suitable local conditions or ability to negotiate effectively for foreign aid. Powerful interests or dominant communities distorted attempts at...