This course teached the basics of urban planning in Africa through technical, environmental, social and economical dimensions.

African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning
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African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

Instructor: Jérôme Chenal
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Skills you'll gain
- Economic Development
- Sustainable Development
- Project Finance
- Finance
- Community Development
- Spatial Analysis
- Governance
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Land Development
- Land Management
- Public Works
- Policty Analysis, Research, and Development
- Demography
- Environmental Issue
- Cost Management
- Transportation Operations
- Operational Analysis
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AS
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020
very tough course to complete specially the last Quiz assignment
CB
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
Très bon cours, il devrait être mis à jour cependant.
CC
Reviewed on Jul 4, 2020
I really enjoyed this introduction. It was very thorough and productive, giving the course taker good insights and structure on the world of urban planning particularly in the global south.
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