Integrated Productivity in Urban Africa : Introducing the Neo-Mercantile Planning Theory.

Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- Abstract -- 1.1 Perceptions of Urban Productivity in Africa -- 1.2 Extended Definition of Terms -- 1.2.1 Urban Environment -- 1.2.2 Spatial Planning -- 1.2.3 Space Economy -- 1.2.4 Imperialism -- 1.2.5 Neoliberalism -- 1.3 Methodology -- 1.4 Analytical Approach -- 1.5 Synthesis -- 1.6 Structure of Book Report -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References -- Theoretical Founding -- 2 Points of Departure and Major Arguments -- Abstract -- 2.1 Points of Departure -- 2.2 Assumptions -- 2.3 Major Arguments -- 2.3.1 Theoretical Perspective -- 2.3.2 Analytical Perspective -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- Application of Theory to the Reality Within Africa -- 3 Epistemological Ideologies and Planning (in Africa) -- Abstract -- 3.1 Imperial Space Economy -- 3.2 Informality in Planning -- 3.2.1 Notions of Informality -- 3.2.2 Notions of Planning -- 3.2.3 Informality and Planning: Notions of Relationships -- 3.3 Informalization of Cities in Africa -- 3.3.1 Contextualizing Major Arguments and Presumptions -- 3.3.2 Diagnosis of Growth Potentials -- 3.4 Basic Scenario of Planning in Select African Countries -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Meta-Theoretical Frameworks of (Spatial) Planning -- Abstract -- 4.1 Traditional Perspective -- 4.2 International Perspective -- 4.3 Neoliberalism as Meta-Theory of Planning -- 4.4 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Theoretical Frameworks -- Abstract -- 5.1 World-Systems Theory -- 5.2 Growth of Urban (Structure) Theory -- 5.3 Growth of Regional Development Theory -- 5.3.1 The Concept of the Region and Regional (Economic) Integration -- 5.3.2 Review of Regional Development Theories (from 1930s) -- 5.4 Growth of Urban Planning Theory (from 1960s) -- 5.4.1 Master Planning Paradigm -- 5.4.2 The Participatory Planning Paradigm.

5.4.3 Theoretical Framework of Planning -- 5.5 Spatial Models for Regional Integration -- 5.5.1 The Extended Metropolitan Region (EMR) and Growth Triangle (GT) Model -- 5.5.2 The Poly-centric Model Compared with the EMR Model -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Overview of Urban Planning Principles and Practice -- Abstract -- 6.1 Dynamics of Paradigm Shift in Planning Perspective -- 6.2 Trends in Statutory Planning Perspective -- 6.3 Trends in Spatial Planning Perspective -- 6.4 Trends in Spatial (Urban) Planning Initiatives -- 6.4.1 Review of Sustainable Cities Programme (in Nigeria) -- 6.5 Trends in Planning Practice: A Case Study of the Resilience of Formal Planning Practice -- 6.5.1 Methodology -- 6.5.2 Preliminary Literature (Theoretical and Analytical Frameworks) -- 6.6 Summary of Basic Scenario of Planning Practice -- 6.7 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Analysis of Current Reality (Principles and Practice) -- Abstract -- 7.1 Functional Flow of Analyses -- 7.2 Deductions of Analysis -- 7.2.1 Timeframe Analysis -- 7.2.2 Regional Analysis -- 7.2.3 MCA Analyses -- 7.2.4 Perception Analyses of Desktop Case Studies -- 7.2.5 SWOT Analyses/Own Assessment -- 7.3 Test of Hypothesis -- 7.4 Scenario Analysis -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- Synthesis and Statement of New Theory -- 8 African Renaissance -- Abstract -- 8.1 African Renaissance-a Theory of Development -- 8.2 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Neo-Mercantilism as Development Ideology (in Africa) -- Abstract -- 9.1 Neo-Mercantilism: A Rationale for Change -- 9.2 Neo-Mercantilism as Development Ideology (for Africa) -- 9.3 Neo-Mercantile Versus Neoliberal Development Ideologies -- 9.4 Conclusion -- References -- 10 Introducing Neo-mercantile Planning Theory -- Abstract -- 10.1 Neo-African Spatial Development Theory -- 10.1.1 Major Argument of Neo-African Spatial Development Theory.

10.1.2 Neo-mercantile Planning Concept -- 10.1.3 Neo-mercantile Planning Paradigm -- 10.1.4 Neo-mercantile Planning Theoretical Framework -- 10.1.5 Elements of Neo-mercantile Planning Theory -- 10.1.5.1 Neo-mercantile Planning Initiative -- 10.1.5.2 Neo-mercantile Planning (Approach) Perspective -- 10.1.5.3 Neo-mercantile Planning Framework -- 10.2 Spatial Integration Network -- 10.3 Urban Spatial Model -- 10.4 Measure of Time-Efficient Coefficient for the Classification of Settlements -- 10.5 Conclusions -- References -- Contribution to New Knowledge, Application and Approaches -- 11 New Knowledge in Planning (in Africa) -- Abstract -- 11.1 Visioning Process for Spatial Integration Network in Africa -- 11.1.1 Priority Problems -- 11.1.2 Vision Exposition -- 11.1.3 Vision Objectives -- 11.1.3.1 Short-Term Policy Objectives (in Five Years) -- 11.1.3.2 Medium-Term Policy Objectives (in Ten Years) -- 11.1.3.3 Long-Term Policy Objectives (in 15 Years) -- 11.2 Priority Actions -- 11.2.1 Assessment of Current Actions -- 11.2.1.1 NEPAD Initiative -- 11.2.2 Priority for Action -- 11.2.3 Proposed Action Cards -- 11.2.4 Typology of Action -- 11.3 Implementation Strategies -- 11.3.1 Institutional Requirements and Implementation Processes -- 11.3.2 Manpower Requirements -- 11.3.3 Financial Mechanisms -- 11.3.4 Legal Reforms -- 11.3.5 Monitoring Measures -- 11.4 Calendar of the Action Plans for Spatial Regional Integration in Africa -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- Appendix A -- Glossary -- Index.

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