International aid and urban change: humanitarian presence in bamako, abidjan, nairobi and juba
Auteur :
de Roulet, Pablo
Éditeur :
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
ISBN :
9783034344128
Date de publication :
29 juil. 2022
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
472 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This work analyses the presence of humanitarian workers in African cities as a process of urban transformation. Humanitarian presence modifies the built environment and social relations. It results in development of economic activities targeted for expatriates while increasing an already unequal access to housing and privatisation of public space.