Urbanization meeting: a few points on innovation for urbanization for development in Africa

A couple of pointsPechaKucha style (20x20)

Let’s talk complexity: urbanization = perfect storm

What does the future looks like?

How much of this data is from YOU?

Big data

Africa tech hubs

Internet of things

Bitcoin

Blockchain

Drones

Crowdfunding

Innovation challenges

Tro tro diaries

Do we care?

To sum up: 5 Forecasts for the Future of African Cities1. Tech Sectors Will Shift City Borders—or Erase Them Entirely2. Cities Will Lean on Community-Based Solutions in the Fight

Against Climate Change3. Wireless Technology and the ‘Internet of Things’ Will Spur Social

Impact4. Lessons From the Ebola Outbreak Will Increase Investments in

Health Care Infrastructure5. Innovation Hubs Will Drive Further Creativity and CollaborationCredit: Bosun Tijani

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