Africa

African cities will double in population by 2050. Here are 4 ways to make sure they thrive

A view of the Victoria Island district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos April 19, 2016.  REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye - GF10000389395

Lagos is predicted to expand by an astonishing 77 people every hour between now and 2030 Image: REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye

Robert Muggah
Co-founder, SecDev Group and Co-founder, Igarapé Institute
Katie Hill
Advisor, Omidyar Network
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