The continent needs to find ways of improving urban life. Will these eye-catching projects prove to be white elephants, offering solutions for only a lucky few who can afford them?
In June the Nigerian Smart Cities Initiative was launched to encourage the integration of ICT innovations into urban infrastructure.
EKO Atlantic, the answer to Dubai. A very ambitious project to transform Lagos
probably will be the largest real estate project in Africa
it is being constructed over 10 square kilometers of reclaimed land from the Atlantic ocean
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Renewable energy is therefore a key component of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – the central implementation tool for countries under the Paris Agreement. At present, the level of detail contained in NDCs differs from country to country, with little in-depth analysis and limited quantitative information about the role of renewable energy in meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets. In this regard, We intend to leverage its existing work on renewable energy potential and socio-economic benefits, as well as its robust data portfolio to develop a comprehensive framework for NDC analysis and implementation support.