THE URBAN CENTURY: Trends and Patterns of Urbanisation in Asia and Africa

SHLC Research Report

This report brings fresh understanding the macro scenario of urbanisation in Asia and Africa with a special focus on India. It also highlights the regional differences and determining factors behind the process of urbanisation in this region.

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CITY REPORT: Neighbourhood Matters in Cape Town

SHLC Research Papers

This short report presents some of the main findings from a large household survey of almost 1,000 residents undertaken across different neighbourhoods in Cape Town during 2021-22.

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CITY REPORT: Neighbourhood Characteristics and Inequality in the City of Johannesburg

SHLC Research Papers

This report summarises findings of a sample survey undertaken among respondents in Johannesburg, the largest metropolitan municipality in South Africa. The survey is one component of a complex, mixed method, multi-year project.

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SHLC aims to strengthen capacity to address urban, health and education challenges across fast-growing cities in Africa and Asia. Our research and capacity-strengthening activities will help support and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly: