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April 25, 2026African Studies ReviewOpen Access

From Models to Methodologies: New Approaches to Development in African Cities

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JHJennifer Hart

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The research reveals urban inequality and contrasting realities in African cities, suggesting new methodologies for development.

Key Points

  • The research explores the contrasting dynamics of urban life in African cities and aims to understand their implications for development.
  • Qualitative analysis of urban residents' experiences
  • Examination of contradictions in city life
  • Assessment of local development methodologies
  • Identified stark contrasts in experiences among socioeconomic groups
  • Highlighted the inadequacies of traditional Western planning models
  • Showed that local methodologies can better address the complexities of urban life in Africa.

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Jennifer Hart (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5ac988ba6daa22dac580https://doi.org/10.1017/asr.2026.10255
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