Just and People-Centered Urbanization

Almost half of Tanzania’s population (49 percent; UN-DESA 2018) will reside in cities by 2040. Despite this fast urban population growth rate, urbanization in Tanzania happens unplanned which reproduces and aggravates inequality. This is evidenced by the lack of access to affordable services, such as housing and mobility. The urban space is typically seen as largely informal, but the informal and formal are closely interconnected.

Since 2020, FES brings together an independent, multidisciplinary coalition of urban practitioners under the umbrella of ‘Just City Platform’ (JCP) – that comes forward with progressive proposals for the gender and socially just provision of public goods and services, for example, housing. This is done, so that urbanization which is characterized by informality such as informal residence, informal occupation as well as informal interactions with authorities, can be shaped in a more far-sighted, people-centered and inclusive direction. Increasing citizen participation in urban planning and building alliances – where those who have knowledge about challenges and who are directly impacted, are linked with NGOs, professionals and academia, local government authorities and community leaders ­– will transform urban development towards sustainable, context sensitive solutions for the supply of public services and goods and urban infrastructure.

Insights from the Pre-event to the First African Urban Forum 2024: Watch the Replay!
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Insights from the Pre-event to the First African Urban Forum 2024: Watch the Replay!

From September 4-6, 2024, the African Union hosted the inaugural African Urban Forum (AUF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa’s Transformation: Agenda 2063.” Leading up to the... More

The mixed plate of urban dreams and realities in East Africa
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The mixed plate of urban dreams and realities in East Africa

A comparative report by Francis Kibirige, John Martin Kewaza, Fred Male, Pius Tibaingana, and Stevenson Ssevume, published by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, shows that economic factors are the driving force behind... More

Just City Hackathon
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Just City Hackathon

FES, in collaboration with the Just City Platform’s Housing Working Group and Ardhi University (ARU), hosted a hackathon to empower young people to... More

A feminist perspective on urban justice
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A feminist perspective on urban justice

While sharing the struggle to make life better for their families, neighbours, and communities, women in poverty who are household heads face greater hardships More

Urban October – focusing on local communities and their territories is key
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Urban October – focusing on local communities and their territories is key

In 2023, the theme of Urban October is “resilient urban economies: cities as motors of growth and recovery”, with a noticeable focus on recovering urban economies and tightening global financial conditions. More

Urban Housing Book Release: Opening Remarks and Discussion – Watch the Replay!
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Urban Housing Book Release: Opening Remarks and Discussion – Watch the Replay!

The Just City Platform in Tanzania promotes just cities focusing on housing justice and democratizing urban transformations. The recent publication highlights insights from researchers and practitioners, aiming to... More

Events

18.10.2024 | Just City, News, Event

From September 4-6, 2024, the African Union hosted the inaugural African Urban Forum (AUF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme “Sustainable…


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03.09.2024 | Just City, Event

In many African cities, the processes of urbanization and infrastructure development are frequently driven by narrow business and political interests,…


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Monday, 19.08.2024 | Trade Unions, Publication, Event

FES Tanzania held a roundtable discussion about improving working conditions and protecting the environment through sustainable supply chains, aiming…


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Latest Publications

Monday, 19.08.2024 | Trade Unions, Publication, Event

FES Tanzania held a roundtable discussion about improving working conditions and protecting the environment through sustainable supply chains, aiming…


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Saturday, 17.06.2023 - Sunday, 18.06.2023 - Dodoma, Tanzania | Gender Justice, Publication, Event

To build awareness of members of the Governance, Constitution and Legal Affairs Committee about upcoming amendments to increase the political…


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| Publication, News

To support the renewal of an affordable housing agenda with progressive housing policies in Tanzania, the Just City Platform (JCP) co-edited the…


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