Empowering Learning & Creativity
Commons
HubCity
Since 2007, metropolization has posed challenges to Africa, which will see its urban population double by 2050. HubCity and the WoeLab network critique city tech futures from Africa, fostering a Digital Collectivist model. Despite limited resources, their work in Togo since 2012 has gained global recognition. They integrate social and tech innovation for a “neo-vernacular smart city” and have developed local Digital Commons, including a 3D printer, a waste management app SCoPE, digital currency Syswoe, and more.