Toward achieving smart cities in Africa: challenges to data use and the way forward

The advent of smart and digital cities is bringing data to the forefront as a critical resource for addressing the multifaceted transitions faced by African cities from rapid urbanization to the climate crisis. However, this commentary highlights the formidable considerations that must be addressed...

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Published in:	Data & Policy
Main Authors:	Ernest Agyemang, Brilé Anderson, Jorge Patiño, Marie Tremolieres
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Subjects:	African cities data sharing Ghana innovation imperative smart cities urbanization
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2632324924000117/type/journal_article

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