GHEA Outlook 18: Are Satellite Cities the (official) future of GHEA’s urbanisation?
The report examines the emergence of satellite cities in the Greater Horn of Eastern Africa as a response to rapid urbanization and the challenges of unplanned city growth.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Society for International Development |
| Authors: | Society For International Development |
| Geographic focus: | Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Dr Congo, Africa |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing data on urbanization trends, examining specific satellite city projects, and assessing their implications for social equity and urban development.
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Key Insights
The report explores the trend of satellite cities in the Greater Horn of Eastern Africa (GHEA), focusing on their development as a solution to urbanization challenges. It highlights five satellite city projects in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and DR Congo, discussing their potential impact on urban growth, displacement of the poor, and the risk of increased social division. The report raises questions about equity and inclusion, as these cities seem to cater primarily to the wealthy, potentially exacerbating social and economic divides. It also speculates on the future of these cities as autonomous entities, akin to charter cities, and their implications for the region's urban landscape.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Africa geographic scope | Dr Congo geographic scope | English publication language | Kenya geographic scope | Tanzania geographic scope | Uganda geographic scope | charter cities | displacement | economic development | greater horn of east africa ghea satellite cities urbanisation equitable growth | housing | infrastructure | land use | satellite cities | social equity | urban growth | urban planning | urbanization