Development and
Cooperation

Digital monthly 2/2026

Liveable cities

Bicycle riders gather during the Lagos State Government 2022 World Car Free Day.
Urban traffic

How citizens take action for a cleaner and healthier Lagos

The residents of Nigeria’s largest city suffer from severe air pollution, traffic congestion and car-centric urban planning. Local initiatives are proposing solutions to redesign public spaces and transport – from citizen science to car-free days.

The informal settlement of Mathare was among the areas hardest hit by the floods.
Climate risks

Nairobi’s floods showed why urban plans need to be made with the poor

Climate disasters affect the most vulnerable in urban settings. Experiences from Nairobi and other African cities prove that community-led planning can strengthen resilience and support more just and sustainable urban development.

In the Tafara settlement in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, residents are working to improve their living conditions.
Informal settlements

How marginalised urban communities in Africa are driving innovation

While Africa’s cities are growing fast, residents of informal settlements are developing practical solutions to the challenges they face – from the provision of basic services to climate resilience.

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Tuk-tuk delivery fleet of a South African grocery store.
Mobility

How delivery services are reshaping cities

Delivery services have grown fast worldwide. Working conditions are often bad, but the industry remains an important source of income for many. It is crucial to assess the impact of the growing sector on urban spaces. Cape Town is a good case study.