Conference: How art and architecture can make city development inclusive and sustainable in East Africa Countries

The overall objective of the conference is twofold: 

• a Declaration of Kampala, setting a framework for the role of art and architecture in the development of East Africa’s capitals including Recommendations for Kampala and the other capitals of the region.

• a proposal for a permanent mechanism towards inclusive and sustainable urban development among capital cities in the East African region.

Each speaker will be asked to close his/her presentation with a statement towards these objectives.

 

The morning session will address the role and responsibilities of authorities, urban planners, architects, and arts managers in the development of a strategic vision for their city and in the planning process; and action and tools at their disposal to guarantee a sustainable and inclusive development of African cities.

 

The afternoon session will address initiatives needed so that authorities, urban planners, architects and arts managers can have a decisive role in the sustainable and inclusive development of their city. 

More details in the attached Programme of the event and the concept note