Entries tagged ‘Ghana’
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It’s Time for Accra to See the Informal Realm Not as a “Sector,” But as People
In her final blog post, our writer in Accra reflects on her city’s great diversity, strength, and most of all, its humanity.
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iPhone Hustlers Provide a Last-Mile Solution for a Global Market
Importing brand-name and knock-off smart phones and accessories from China via Nigeria, a handful of men working out of street-side shops are key players in a trillion-dollar industry.
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Tiny Bags of Water Buoy an Economy, and Make a Big Mess
Small sachets of drinking water have revolutionized the way Accra quenches its thirst, but they’ve taken an environmental toll.
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Children Fight for a Space to Play in an Overcrowded City
In bursting-at-the-seams Accra, houses and markets are encroaching on the few open spaces big enough for a football game.
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Festival Aims to Prove Art Can Directly Benefit a City’s Poorest Citizens
“Can we eat art?” the cynics ask. Perhaps not, but advocates for public art in Ghana say it can change the city for the better, especially for disenfranchised residents.
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Crowded House: Accra Tries to Make Room for a Population Boom
Can Accra build its way out of a housing crisis? In our fourth Forefront of the Informal City Dialogues, Sharon Benzoni wrestles her way through an incredibly crowded city.
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Pride in Local Brews Helps Homemade Beers Become a Smash Hit
Brewed cauldron by cauldron in the neighborhoods of Accra, traditional beers are attracting the attention of global distributors, turning a local ritual into big business.
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Destroyed by Fire, a Market Struggles to Rise from the Ashes
Two months ago, Kantamanto market was nothing but rubble. Today, its makeshift resurrection reflects both the perseverance of its informal traders, and the daunting headwinds they face.
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Fed Up With Getting Lost, Ghana Will Name Every Street Within 18 Months
A country that’s used to relying on landmarks and mango trees for wayfinding is embarking on an ambitious plan to give each of its 24 million residents an address.
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“Work-for-Pay” System Lets Young Cabbies Drive Now and Buy the Taxi Later
A system that lowers barriers for aspiring taxi drivers has proven so popular in Accra that private companies are getting into the business.
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