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From November 16-18th, CCI will host the first Africa’s New Cities Summit. This Summit will include what is normally expected in a typical conference (keynote speakers, panels, networking opportunities, etc.)
Groundbreaking Event to be Produced in Association with the Rwanda Development Board and the Africa Infrastructure Development Association
and held in Kigali, Rwanda in November 2023.
On May 30th, 2023, a global audience came together in a groundbreaking launch event that showcased the immense potential of New Cities. From dedicated journalists to visionary academics, pioneering founders,
Lusaka, Zambia 6th March, 2023 The Charter Cities Institute (CCI) and the Centre for Urban Research and Planning (CURP) and the Department of Geography at the University of Zambia (UNZA)
The Charter Cities Institute is launching The New Cities Map, an extensive and interactive data set that consolidates information on new cities constructed worldwide since 1945. This groundbreaking tool will provide researchers, urban planners, and policymakers with critical insights to drive effective and equitable urban development policies.
The MoU Will Encourage Development of a Transformative New City in Zambia
Selected candidates will present their papers during the upcoming “Governing Africa’s Urban Transitions” conference
Guest author Pradyumna Prasad delves into what it takes to achieve rapid industrialization in a Charter City. You can find more of his work on his Twitter page @pradyuprasad.
Signed Memorandum of Understanding with Zambian Development Agency, Drafting New Special Economic Zone Guidelines and Gala Party all Highlight Opening Week
Charter cities, and special jurisdictions more broadly, can boost economic growth, prompt institutional reform, and allow for diverse policy experimentation. However, how to conceptualize the optimal economic model to guide the development of a charter city or special jurisdiction remains unclear. Web3-enabled Harbergeorgism is one such model that is well-suited to the charter city context.
The Charter Cities Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to empowering new cities with better governance to lift tens of millions of people out of poverty.
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You won’t want to miss the first-ever Africa’s New Cities Summit!
