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Urban natural assets for Africa handbook series: Handbook 9

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Urban natural assets for Africa handbook series: Handbook 9

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS HANDBOOK

  • Through ICLEI Africa’s ongoing work on the continent, it’s become clear that often the process followed to design projects generates learnings and partnerships that are as valuable as project outputs themselves.
  • This is especially true when the process is focused on interdisciplinary collaboration, dialogue and the co-production of knowledge.
  • The processes of visioning and scenario planning (to imagine possible futures for cities) have proven to be instrumental in bringing about change in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. When all the relevant stakeholders are involved, these approaches not only lead to meaningful results; they also bridge divides between disciplines, encourage fundamental shifts in perspective, facilitate systems thinking and foster working relationships that put nature at the forefront of urban planning.

WHO SHOULD CONSULT THIS HANDBOOK?

  • Funder and donor institutions
  • Organisations working on sustainability and development issues in Africa
  • City officials (planning, environment, engineers, developers and related disciplines)
  • City officials (economists, finance and procurement departments)
  • National government officials (planning, environment, engineers, developers, economists, and finance and procurement disciplines)
  • Academic researchers (and related organisations)
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