
Why is Angola’s capital the most expensive city in the world?
2015年6月17日 · In other words: Luanda may not be the most expensive city in the world for the local population, but thanks to a booming oil economy, a limited supply of luxurious housing, and a high demand for it among expats, the cost of living there is higher than any city in the world. Author: Peter Vanham, Senior Media Manager, World Economic Forum
10 cities are predicted to gain megacity status by 2030
2019年2月6日 · Angola’s capital Luanda is set to double in size to nearly 15 million people. Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania , another future megacity, is growing by half a million people every year. Surprisingly, no new megacities are predicted at all for the Americas.
Understanding evolving China-Africa economic relations
2024年6月25日 · Over the last 20 years, China has become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner.Around 20% of the region’s exports now go to China and about 16% of Africa’s imports come from China, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Here's what you need to know about the megacities of the future
2018年10月10日 · Luanda is expected to undergo a 60% increase in its population between 2017 and 2030, placing further strain on housing, transport, public utilities and sanitation. The Lagos neighbourhood of Makoko, the world’s largest floating slum, has seen a huge influx of migrant workers who are living in squalid conditions.
The building sector is key to the fight against climate change
2024年6月26日 · The building value chain is responsible for 37% of total carbon emissions globally, involving multiple harder-to-abate sectors and needs to accelerate green transition from now on.
Top 10 most gender equal countries in Africa | World Economic …
2013年10月25日 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
African cities will double in population by 2050. Here are 4 ways to ...
2018年6月27日 · Africa is not prepared for this urban explosion. By 2025, there will be 100 African cities with more than one million inhabitants, according to McKinsey.
How will Africa change by 2030? | World Economic Forum
2015年6月25日 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Climate-resilient infrastructure: lessons from a disaster | World ...
2023年9月15日 · According to a report on the future demographics of coastal cities, between 2020 and 2030, Africa’s seven largest coastal cities – Lagos, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Alexandria, Abidjan, Cape Town and Casablanca –are projected to grow by 40% (48 million people to 69 million) compared with the continent’s overall anticipated increase of 27% ...