Sustainable Urban Development in Southern Africa: Disaster Risk Reduction and Economic Resilience

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Fortune Mangara Nirmala Dorasamy

Sustainable Urban Development in Southern Africa

Name: Sustainable Urban Development in Southern Africa
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Economic Resilience

Fortune Mangara, Nirmala Dorasamy

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English

Palgrave Macmillan
30 January 2026

Development economics; Urban economics; Energy industries & utilities; Sustainability

This book examines how economic resilience and sustainable development can be achieved within Southern African cities through the integration of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into urban planning. It combats the challenges poised by rapid urbanisation, something that it exacerbated by climate change and weak infrastructure, through economic policy and practice that addresses the unique social, political, and environmental conditions found within the region. Evidence-based and empirical case studies are presented to highlight real-world successes and offer tangible solutions. Particular focus is given to land management within developing cities, infrastructure planning for resilience, climate change adaptation, institutional development, and community engagement.

This book presents a multidisciplinary framework to navigate Southern African cities through uncertainty and towards sustainable development. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and policymakers interested in development, African studies, and urban economics.

By: Fortune Mangara, Nirmala Dorasamy
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9783032082855
ISBN 10: 3032082854
Pages: 298
Publication Date: 30 January 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fortune Mangara is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Durban University of Technology. Nirmala Dorasamy is a Professor at the Durban University of Technology.