Closing and capitalisation workshop for the Urban Fabric Initiative of Dakar
On 15 December 2023, the closing and capitalisation workshop of the UFI Dakar was held at GRET's premises. This meeting marked the end of the project. It brought together the various stakeholders to take stock of the activities carried out and the experiences gained throughout its implementation.
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the UFI Antananarivo between the Antananarivo Urban Community and GRET
On Monday 4 December, the Pépinière Urbaine d'Antananarivo officially signed its partnership agreement in the presence of the director of the AFD Madagascar, Yves Guicquero, from the Commune Urbaine d'Antananarivo, Guy Razafindralambo, and the Gret, represented by Mamisoa Andriamihaja.
Urban Fabric Initiatives : reinventing cities together
From Dakar to Nairobi, via Antananarivo, Abidjan, Ouagadougou, Monrovia, Kigali and a number of towns in Tunisia, the Pépinières urbaines support urban stakeholders in the design and implementation of inclusive and participative urban projects, advocating a different way of making cities.
Meetings to give a voice to users, cultural players and institutions at the UFI Ouagadougou
As part of a usage review (achievement use assessment) of the Ouagadougou Urban Incubator aimed at defining the future facilities of the Urban Development Master Plan 2 (PDDO2) , meetings were organised to give a voice to users, cultural players and institutions.
Award ceremony and launch of partnerships with local associations in Kahawa Soweto, Kayole Soweto and City Carton
UFI Nairobi recently organised these award ceremonies for community organisations in the three neighbourhoods of Kahawa Soweto, Kayole Soweto and City Carton. Winners of the call for initiatives, the five organisations were selected for their in-depth understanding of community needs and their innovative project ideas for the various neighbourhoods.