Made my first visit to Karachi, the 12th largest city in the world with about 16 million people. Had numerous engaging discussions regarding programs aimed at transforming the city. I’m excited to work in Karachi with authorities for the next couple of years.

Islamabad, a city founded in the 60s is a good example on lessons to develop a new capital city of a country. Perhaps it is the most green city in the world. Its vegetation and numerous parks give it a breathtaking view second to none.

🔴Zimbabwe To Provide Musina With Water🔴

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South African authorities have confirmed that Zimbabwe will provide Musina in Limpopo with water. As South Africa faces a water shortage crisis, authorities say bringing water from Zimbabwe is cheaper.

Two weeks ago I had the opportunity of sharing a few thoughts on how we can keep pace with urbanization in Africa with Agora fellows. I emphasized that we focus on improving basic infrastructure services, acknowledging that ordinary urban africans are key financiers of urban…

At some point in a career one will take hard decisions. Get to experience new experiences, venture into uncharted territories, grow and learn even in the most difficult environments. Our devpt goals & aspirations worldwide are the same & we should strive to tackle our challenges…

Coastal US cities are sinking as sea levels continue to rise, new research shows: abcnews.go.com/US/coastal-cit…

Do fewer working hours boost a company's overall productivity?

One year after 61 companies opted to participate in a four-day week pilot study, 89% of the companies are opting to keep the structure in place. trib.al/zMNvQvZ

Poverty in New York City is rising at a startling rate and it's affecting the city's most vulnerable residents — children, according to a newly released report. trib.al/oMYBRYD

The Uchena Urban Stateland commission Report made clear recommendations to deal with planning, development and occupation on urban stateland. It only needs courage to tame these land barons who have profiteered instead of government. Remember we are talking of USD 3bn of state…

Morgan Tsvangirai obituary | Zimbabwe | The Guardian theguardian.com/world/2018/feb…

Volunteers across the country spent a night in January canvassing communities to look for people who may be experiencing homelessness.
Results can be used alongside other factors to determine funding, but those estimates have often not been accurate. trib.al/XJ4q7gV

Nov 2019 in Wajir, a town in the historically marginalized region of Kenya. With devolution, the town changed drastically. New infrastructure was built, new businesses set up.

In development work, you need to listen more especially to ordinary people. They know their aspirations & how to get there. Great memories and lessons learned while working to improve infrastructure & basic capacities in Kenya’s secondary cities. Time to reflect.

Key memories in Sierra Leone. Spend 5 years working in this beautiful country. Worked with a highly dedicated team. Worked with councils to improved property tax revenues, prepare master plans, upgrade informal settlements & construct an engineered landfill. Time to reflect.

‘Revolutions are brought about by men, by men who think as men of action and act as men of thought.' - Kwame Nkrumah

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The world will remember those that stood for the poor, powerless & hopeless. History will record those that supported the downtrodden, the weak & the anguished. At all material times we must never forget to work tirelessly for the weak & poor to get out of the morass of…

The Power of Cities: Harnessing Low-carbon Urbanization for Climate Action: openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publi…

A historic moment at #COP28 : 62 countries unite in the #CHAMP initiative to prioritize #cities in climate plans - a pivotal shift towards collaborative climate action, integrating national, regional and local efforts.

Read the full statement: bit.ly/3sXIuUA

Goodbye 2023! Will take the lessons into the New Year. The struggle for a better world where all nations & races prosper continues!