World cities day talk 2022

The World Cities Day Talk (WCDT) is an annual event co-organized with the Nandhaa firm to celebrate World Cities Day. The purpose of this event is to provide a forum for discussion on the issues facing African cities. Additionally, it aims to raise awareness of the challenges of urban development in Africa and to reflect on innovative solutions that can address the identified challenges. Thus, gathered around a key theme of sustainable urbanism in Africa, city stakeholders and professionals share their knowledge and experiences.

In 2022, the World Cities Day Talk was organized simultaneously in several African countries, including Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Morocco, in collaboration with local partners such as universities, architecture schools, international organizations, institutions, and private companies. It mobilized more than 500 people. In Cameroon, the WCDT2022 was held in Yaoundé from October 24th to 28th, 2022, under the theme «The Future of Cameroonian Cities: Acting Locally for Global Impact,» including conference debates on urban art and strategies for sustainable urban development. An art exhibition and after-work events also enriched the event. In Morocco, the event took place in Rabat, with a conference on «Exploring New Approaches for Inclusive African Cities,» focusing on the role of the new generation in building sustainable and inclusive cities. In Ivory Coast, the WCDT2022 was held in Abidjan on October 13th, as part of World Architecture Day, with a panel on «City and Health» hosted by AIN in partnership with the Order of Architects and the Abidjan Architecture House.

Online and/or in-person, the WCDT brings together numerous city stakeholders every year to discuss inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities in Africa. Moreover, this event also marks the launch of the African Cities Magazine.