The rapid increase of urban population during the 21 st century has led to the expansion of
metropolises and increased demand for land in peri-urban areas, which are often the object …

This paper argues that planning in the Global South needs to be embedded within a more
complex and systemic framework based on understanding cities' functions and …

This paper unpacks how plans are implemented in three African cities: Nairobi, Addis
Ababa, and Harare. Three planning implementation instruments form the basis of the …

New town development as a form of large-scale development is not a new phenomenon,
particularly in developing countries. This development mainly takes place in peri-urban …

The conventional and state controlled expropriation is the sole urban land acquisition
method for housing and other urban development purposes in Ethiopia. Transitional peri …

As the global population continues to urbanize, increasing pressure is put upon urban
centers and the carrying capacity of the already built-up areas. One way to meet these …

Bahir Dar, a city in Ethiopia, is grappling with the challenges of rapid urbanization, which
has made affordable housing a critical issue for its growing population. This study …

As urban expands into peripheral areas, peri-urban indigenous farmers lose their land and
highly vulnerable to negative externalities of urbanization. The aim of the study is to assess …

This study analyzes urban expansion and the peri-urban land tenure security situation in
Amhara National Regional State of Ethiopia, taking Bahir Dar and Debre Markos as case …

Like most sub-Saharan countries urban population growth and market development in
Ethiopia have created mounting competition for peri-urban land located adjacent to towns …