African City Futures:

1. Areas of study Briefly includes the conclusions of the subjects which are studied and analyzed on whole with respect to African nations. History Demographics Natural resources Economy Trade Urbanization 2. Regional classification The continent is divided into zones (group of nations) on the basis of certain similar characteristics which will reflect similar developmental trends and projects within cities are explored based on the classification North Africa region Saharan belt Sub-Saharan region (except South Africa) South Africa 3. Identified Issues/ Challenges/ Demands/ Future developments/ Economy attractions/ Globalization Enlists the current as well as projected issues, challenges and future needs which will become the base for categorizing various completed, ongoing and future projects, policies and programs in African cities. Population Explosion and migration Slums Infrastructure needs Climate change Investments 4. Projects, policies and programs with respect to the above identified parameters Projects would be classified into certain types and they would be informing the possible future direction of that city (in particular or in general). Slums Renewal Infrastructure development Environment and Sustainability Residential new towns Technology Economy 5. Conclusions on the future of African cities Conclusions are drawn from the type of projects directing the future. 6. Parallel comparisons with ongoing projects of Indian cities and their future