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Urban land in African cities

In this short video, Dr Marx speaks of the importance of understanding the diversity of meanings, functions and values of urban land in African cities

Dr Colin Marx, The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, University College London

In this short video, Dr Marx speaks of the importance of understanding the diversity of meanings, functions and values of urban land in African cities, to create approaches to urban land that can support poor women and men’s livelihoods.

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