By 2050, the global urban population will double, and nearly seven of every 10 people will live in cities. This exponential growth brings challenges for equality and inclusion, yet surfaces opportunities for innovation, investment, and economies of scale. Hear from leader shaping the future of cities to address the needs of all citizens.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM, Thursday, April 11, 2019 BSTLocation:
Pyramid Room (TBEC)
Speakers
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SpeakerArchitect and Urban Planner, Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centre (SPARC)Smruti J is an urban development professional working base in India and extended work in Asia and Sub-Saharan African cities. Smruti is currently the Programme leader at SPARC-Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centre which is an affiliate for the transnational Slum Dwellers International…
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SpeakerMayor of Accra, Accra Metropolitan AssemblyMayor Sowah is a Social Entrepreneur with over 23 years of work in local economic development and small business development. He holds MSc in Local Economic Development from the Institute of Local Government Studies, Ghana and a BSc in Public Administration from the University Of Ghana…
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ModeratorAssociate, South African Cities NetworkGeci is a Johannesburg-based scholar-practitioner who mainly works on urban planning and governance issues. She is currently currently an Associate of South African Cities Network, Visiting Research Fellow with the Wits School of Governance, and National Organiser of the Civic Tech Innovation Network…
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SpeakerCEO and Co-Founder, BasicNeedsChris is a global mentor with mentees in many countries and a leading exponent on global mental health practice. His mentees currently work in organisational and financial management, estate agency, the linen trade, mental health in the UK, Europe and low- and middle-income countries…
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SpeakerExecutive Advisor, IDEO.orgShauna Carey is an independent consultant and an Executive Advisor at IDEO.org, leveraging her deep expertise in social impact, strategic innovation, and storytelling to help visionary leaders build organizations that meet the moment. Before stepping into this role, Shauna spent over a decade at…