Panel Discussion Debate on Urban Africa Enthusiasm for the panel discussions was great! Lesley Lokko, who moderated the first panel and who is herself a Ghanaian-Scottish architect and novelist, said, “we often complain about the lack of debate on African urban issues but sadly the only time we speak together is when we are invited to a conference in Europe. I think it’s great what is happening here!” Discussions covered the three main themes of the event: Urban Development and Design, Building oppurtunites on Existing Infrastructure and UrbanTypologies: New Context Based Approaches on Housing. The general public could hear the experiences of local and international speakers and hear their views on the current problems and challenges for emerging African cities. Mpho Matsipa, lecturer at Wits School of Architecture and director of Studio-X in Johannesburg, led most of the public discussions, which focused particularly on how Accra could develop into a sustainable and inclusive city.
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