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Jean-Claude Bolay
This open access book revisits the theoretical foundations of urban planning and the application of these concepts and methods in the context of Southern countries by examining several case studies…
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Makes a significant contribution to the international policy debate and dialogue on migration and development. This book shows how to leverage the potential of scientific diasporas as agents of home…
Sur quelque 70 millions d'habitants que compte le Mexique, plus de 17 millions se concentrent dans la seule region de la ville de Mexico. Les mouvements migratoires n'affectent cependant pas…
This book deals with slums as a specific question and a central focus in urban planning. The book presents 16 case studies that form the basis for a theory of…
The book presents case studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America addressing global development issues in the fields of health, energy, ICT and urbanism in an interdisciplinary way. The book…
Whilst scientific research can be crucial in guiding innovation and development throughout the world, it can be too detached from real world applications, particularly in developing and emerging countries.
It illustrates the use of technologies for development in various fields of research, such as humanitarian action, medical and information and communication technology, disaster risk-reduction technologies, habitat and sustainable access…
Provides orientations and criteria for the effective implementation and use of innovative technologies, notably on the importance of stakeholder ownership and the creation of entrepreneurial ecosystems which enables their sustainability…
