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Stefan Dercon on Implementing Elite Bargins
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April 23, 2026 · 1 hr 15 minOur guest is Astrid Haas — urban economist and one of the leading voices on municipal finance in African cities, whose advisory work spans mayors and finance ministers from across the continent. We dig into the central question facing…
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About the show
African cities are growing faster than anywhere on Earth. The Africa Urban Lab Podcast asks one of the most important questions facing humanity today: how do we make that growth work? We talk with mayors, urban planners, economists, and infrastructure builders about harnessing rapid urbanization for lasting economic prosperity.