Traditional Authorities in African Cities: Setting the Scene
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This special issue on the role of traditional authorities in African cities highlights critical debates about governance and urban development a fast-urbanising continent. The six articles th...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: African Studies
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0002-0184', '1469-2872']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00020184.2021.1940098