by Global Development Institute | Sep 25, 2019 | Comment
Keisha Maloney, MSc Global Urban Development and Planning Once notorious for violence, cartels and drug trafficking, the city of Medellín in Colombia is increasingly becoming known for its transformation not only to peace – but prosperity. Like cities all around the...
by Global Development Institute | Aug 13, 2019 | News, Research Findings
New research has found that in 15 major cities in the global south, almost half of all households lack access to piped utility water, affecting more than 50 million people. Access is lowest in the cities of sub-Saharan Africa, where only 22% of households receive...
by Global Development Institute | Jun 28, 2019 | Comment
We have big ambitions at the GDI and to make them happen, we need the best research and teaching staff. If you have an outstanding track record and a commitment to social justice, then please come and join us. Click on the job titles for more information: Lecturer in...
by Global Development Institute | May 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Professor Diana Mitlin Professor of Global Urbanism and Managing Director of the Global Development Institute. The romance of the barricades features in Les Misérables, but it also figures heavily in academic texts. Many academics, professionals and political...
by Global Development Institute | May 10, 2019 | Comment
Listen or watch Professor Edgar Pieterse, DST/NRF South African Research Chair in Urban Policy, Director the African Centre for Cities and Professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, all at the University of Cape Town, discuss his forthcoming book...