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Economist Conferences


Future Cities, organised by Economist Conferences, is a major international conference, exploring innovative new approaches to designing, managing and financing Africa’s cities.

The event will feature leading authorities in urban planning, construction, transport, energy, architecture and sustainability, including the mayors of Lagos State, Johannesburg, Harare, Durban, Dar Es Salaam and Cape Town.

Confirmed speakers include:

Babatunde Fashola, Executive Governor of Lagos State

Parks Tau, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties

Didas Massaburi, Executive Mayor of Dar Es Salaam

He Liehui, Managing Director, Touchroad International Holding Group

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UN-HABITAT


The southern Italian city of Naples has offered to host the sixth session of the World Urban Forum. Scheduled for the first week of September 2012, the theme of the Forum will be The Urban Future.

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