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• "In addition to MRTS, there are other relatively simple solutions that could benefit the urban poor such as introducing bicycle paths/lanes alongside the main roads. A bicycle path/lane could be as..."

  7 August 2012 on Socio-Economic implications of Sustainable Cities on the Urban Poor.

• "The main point about promoting renewable energy in Africa is to base the argument for these technologies on present and urgent challenges the countries are facing - this way, both politicians and..."

  6 August 2012 on Solar Energy: an opportunity for the promotion of sustainable-cities...

• "Very interesting post Prof. Pandey - many thanks. Looks like India is doing a lot which other developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa could learn from. Addressing the energy issue as..."

  6 August 2012 on Options for Improving Access to Modern Energy among the Urban Poor

• "Could it be that one of the obstacles preventing urban authorities/utilities from providing energy services to informal settlements/slums is the fact that they perceive the urban poor to be "the..."

  2 August 2012 on Options for Improving Access to Modern Energy among the Urban Poor

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  2 August 2012

• "Hi Aliyu, I concur with you that globalization can have a major impact on sustainability and the future of cities. However, for cities in developing countries in particular, there is need to be..."

  2 August 2012 on City and Globalisation

• "Hi Mekonen, Thanks for posting this topic. As Adrian mentioned, this is a very important subject. In fact, UN-Habitat is promoting the use of a variant of Eco-San to improve sanitation in urban..."

  2 August 2012 on Eco San( Ecological Sanitation) , Is it the best alternative for...

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  2 August 2012

• "Hi Sunday, The issue that you have raised is a pertinent on it is very similar to the one raised on another part of this forum, see the following link:..."

  2 August 2012 on Socio-Economic implications of Sustainable Cities on the Urban Poor.

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  2 August 2012

• "Hi Alemfack, I see 3 major challenges that inhibit the development of renewable energy resources in Africa. The 1st challenge is simply the fact that most policy makers want BIG initiatives and..."

  2 August 2012 on Solar Energy: an opportunity for the promotion of sustainable-cities...

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  2 August 2012