While national electoral politics and the struggles between state institutions and protesters have been dominating headlines from Egypt, Egyptian citizens have been organizing to address chronic problems in their communities. Despite overwhelming obstacles, these local initiatives are challenging longstanding urban governance and planning norms in Egypt and are attempting to claim their right to enjoy liveable cities and communities.
Please join TADAMUN: The Cairo Urban Solidarity Initiative to discuss some of these initiatives as well as the larger, pressing questions about local government reform, decentralization, the prospects of democracy in Egypt, the outlook of urban development, and economic policies that may help create more equitable, inclusive communities in Egypt.