Smart Hargeisa: A Comprehensive Blueprint for Urban Transformation

By Abdirisaq Macalin

In the heart of the Horn of Africa lies Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland-a city of resilience, innovation, and untapped potential. This book, "Smart Hargeisa: A Comprehensive Blueprint for Urban Transformation," emerges at a pivotal moment in the city's trajectory, as urbanization, technological advancement, and traditional ways of life converge in unprecedented ways. The concept of "smart cities" has largely been defined by Western and Eastern metropolises with vastly different historical, cultural, and economic contexts than those found in African urban centers. Hargeisa offers a unique opportunity to reimagine what a smart city can be when built upon indigenous knowledge systems, nomadic heritage, and local innovation, rather than simply importing models from elsewhere.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1K3BTD7
• ISBN13: 9798314101773
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"