Financing for climate-resilient infrastructure and smart city development will be a key focus when Nairobi hosts the second Africa Urban Forum next month.
The three-day forum, scheduled for April 8–10, will bring together policymakers, development financiers, city leaders and private sector players to discuss investment models needed to support Africa’s rapidly expanding urban centres.
The discussions come as Africa records the fastest urban population growth globally, with projections showing nearly two-thirds of the continent’s population will live in cities by 2050.
The shift is expected to increase demand for housing, transport systems, infrastructure and climate-resilient urban planning.
Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the forum will focus on practical solutions that can unlock investment and innovation in African cities.
She noted that as cities continue to expand, there is a need to rethink housing and urban planning to support economic opportunity, innovation and environmental sustainability.
Organizers say the forum will examine policy and financing frameworks required to support affordable housing, climate-resilient infrastructure and smart city technologies while promoting inclusive economic growth.
Africa’s urbanization is increasingly attracting attention from development finance institutions and private investors seeking opportunities in infrastructure, housing and urban services.
According to Mary Mbole‑Kariuki, the next phase of Africa’s development will depend on building cities capable of withstanding climate shocks while supporting economic activity.
The forum is organized by the African Union Commission in partnership with the Government of Kenya and aims to support continental development priorities under Agenda 2063.
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Phidel Kizito
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