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Publication - Working Paper
Taxing vacant urban land in Kampala
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Publication - Policy Brief
Considerations for a tax on urban vacant land in Kampala
Vacant land constitutes an estimated 8-10% of Kampala’s land. However, this does not take into account abandoned or derelict buildings, space used for parking, or large pieces of land attached to small buildings. These are all types of land that have been categorised as vacant in other countries. Currently, vacant land is not classified as property under the...
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Publication - Project Report
Environmental quality and economic development in Zambia: Filling the data gaps
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Multimedia Item - Video
Ongoing transport reforms in the city of Lagos
Biodun Otunola (CEO, Planet Project Ltd) talks about ongoing transport reforms in Lagos including traffic management and the Bus Reform Project.
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Multimedia Item - Video
The role of dedicated authorities in transport reform
Biodun Otunola (CEO, Planet Project Ltd) describes the importance of political support and dedicated project teams in implementing transport reforms, using Lagos as a case study.
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Event
5th Urbanization and Poverty Reduction Research Conference
Across the developing world, the growth of cities is outpacing effective policy. Low density land use results in rapidly expanding cities, raising the costs of infrastructure and service provision and limiting liveability and productivity. At the same time, limited investments in transport infrastructure such as roads limits the connectivity between individuals and...
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Multimedia Item - Video
Implementing integrated transport reform in Lagos
Biodun Otunola (CEO, Planet Project Ltd) provides a case study of implementing transport reforms in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Blog post
The promises and challenges of special economic zones
On Tuesday 29 May 2018, the Oxford Urbanists and Cities that Work hosted a panel event titled "Can Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Drive Growth in Developing Cities?” to discuss evidence for improved policy. How should we think about Special Economic Zones (SEZs)? What benefits can they bring to developing cities? Where do they fall short? How can...
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Publication - Working Paper
Asset and debt management for cities
This paper argues and provides examples that municipal assets, debts, and liabilities are fundamental elements of any city management program and strategy. Consistent and comprehensive analysis is a very important task that city leaders should fulfill. Well managed cities show visible positive results, such as balanced and sustainable development, stable and affordable...
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Publication - Policy Brief
Land rights: Unlocking land for urban development
This brief outlines the crucial role land rights play in urban development, and explores trade-offs that policymakers face in reforming current tenure systems. It identifies key lessons and best-practices from policy reforms across the developing world.