Gemma Adelman

Marketing & Communications Manager

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Gemma Adelman is a marketing and branding strategist with over five years of experience in the non-profit and private sectors. She specializes in helping early-stage startups committed to creating social impact and positive change. Her expertise lies in creating robust brand identities and enhancing brand presence across multiple digital platforms.

 

Gemma has a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, which led to her appreciation for the role of development in empowering women and promoting social change. She carries this passion for social impact into her professional life, using her branding and marketing expertise to help organizations that share her values. Gemma has worked and lived across the world, including countries such as the U.S., Australia, Argentina, Italy, and India.

Posts by Gemma Adelman

Not just Buildings

It Takes More Than Buildings to Build a City

When we think of cities, it’s tempting to picture the skyline first. Concrete towers, cranes in motion, new highways unfolding across the landscape. But the truth is, cities are not just made of buildings. Cities are made of people. They’re made of movement and music,

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Networking at Africa's New Cities Summit

Why Should You Attend the New Cities Summit?

Africa is urbanizing at an unprecedented rate, with its cities expected to double in population by 2050. The question is: how can we build cities, zones, and infrastructure that are inclusive, sustainable, and engines of economic growth? Enter the New Cities Summit, taking place on

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Student Diaries: Subilo Banda on Charter Cities

Our new blog series called ‘Student Diaries: Perspectives on Urbanization & Development’ aims to amplify student voices on urbanization and development issues in Africa. Our first blog is by Subilo Banda, a student at the University of Zambia, discussing an alternative avenue to fostering economic

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Behind the Beautiful Forevers

March Book Club Review

Each month, the CCI team selects a new book to read and discuss together. Our book club selections cover a wide range of topics that are relevant to charter cities, but they are most often related to development, urban issues, and governance. In this ongoing

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New Cities Summit

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Join us in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 12-13, 2025, for the premier event on our urban future. Connect with global leaders, investors, and experts shaping the next generation of cities.

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