The Economic and Social Value of Multi-Cultural Urban Populations

<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Abdullahi Ali Hassan has a Master’s in Urban Studies and is very active in the Bellville Somalian community.<br /> <br /> We explore the importance of multiculturalism in urban centres, narratives and perceptions, the importance of strong leadership, how city governments can better support multicultural populations, and more.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Listen or watch to understand:<br /></strong></span><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">This episode is presented in partnership with The <a href="https://gtp.org.za/"><span class="s1">Greater Tygerberg Partnership</span></a> (GTP).</span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Narratives and perceptions.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The importance of multiculturalism in urban centres.</span></li> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Most significant benefits of a multicultural community.</span></li> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Insights into the cultural environment in Bellville.</span></li> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">How the Somalian community have been able to integrate into Bellville? Challenges and successes. </span></li> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Most important factors in building community cohesion in multicultural urban centres.</span></li> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Major challenges for multiculturalism in urban centres to be successful and efficient, and how they can be addressed.</span></li> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">How city governments can and should better support multicultural populations.</span></li> <li class="li2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The importance of strong leadership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">See all episodes: https://futurecitiesafrica.com/all-future-cities-africa-podcasts.php</span></p>