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Jennifer Hart on African Mobility and Infrastructure
Jun 3, 2024
Professor Jennifer Hart discusses African mobility and infrastructure in Ghana, exploring historical influences on urban development. The conversation touches on the emergence of pirate lorries, challenges in urban transport, and adapting research methods during the pandemic. They also emphasize the importance of integrating humanities and social sciences in infrastructure projects for more inclusive solutions.
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- Colonial technocracy in Ghana imposed formal rules hindering progress and marginalizing local knowledge.
- Grassroots solutions in Ghana face obstacles due to lack of recognition and resources.
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Challenging Technocracy and Colonial Impositions
The podcast episode delves into the historical impact of technocracy and colonial ideologies on urban development and regulations in Ghana. It highlights how colonial officials imposed formal rules on indigenous practices, leading to conflicts and hindered progress. The discussion emphasizes the fragility of states and the discriminatory practices embedded in technocratic approaches, which often marginalized local knowledge and solutions.
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