Africa Summit - Vibrant and Inclusive Communities (Morning Session 1)

For the fourth day of the Africa Summit, we address the strategic theme area of Vibrant and Inclusive Communities.

We will have a keynote speech from IAS Visiting Fellow Professor Cheryl Potgieter, Durban University of Technology, titled "Building vibrant and inclusive urban spaces: The role of inclusion in sustainable development".

The Thursday of the summit will focus on the importance of inclusivity in building resilient and sustainable urban and peri-urban communities. This session will explore how inclusive urban development can drive social cohesion, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability, particularly through the lens of successful projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. By prioritising the participation of diverse and marginalised groups, urban areas can unlock innovative solutions to address challenges such as housing, transportation, and environmental management. Participants will examine how these inclusive strategies can be adapted to the UK’s urban development context, ensuring that urban planning promotes equity and long-term resilience. This session will provide valuable insights into how vibrant, inclusive cities are essential to achieving broader sustainability goals, and how these models can be applied to foster more equitable and resilient urban spaces in the UK.

This event is part of the Africa Summit.

Host or Publisher Loughborough Institute of Advanced Studies