Welcome to infrahub.africa - a growing database of social innovations from the continent

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Search Africa for infrastructure initiatives that serve society and the environment, and share your stories to inspire others

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Infrahub.africa is on the lookout for just and sustainable infrastructure initiatives across multiple themes and geographies in Africa, and our collection is growing by the day

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October 17, 2024

INFRAHUB.AFRICA AT THE AFRICA URBAN FORUM 2024

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June 13, 2023

LAUNCH OF INFRAHUB.AFRICA AT RISE AFRICA 2023

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May 15, 2023

LAUNCH OF ‘AFRICAN URBAN FUTURES’ PROJECT AT RISE AFRICA 2022

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May 4, 2023

CASE STUDY EXHIBITION AT AFRICAN INFRASTRUCTURE FUTURES CONFERENCE 2022

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This open access database is a product of a collaboration between three universities exploring the use of sustainable infrastructure examples from Africa as an entry point for imagining more just and sustainable cities.

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infrahub.africa is a collaboration between the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town, the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University and the Urban Futures Studio at Utrecht University, made possible with the support of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI)
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