The role and importance of ICT is highlighted as key to advancing a science-based approach to integrating biodiversity in smart

cities

 Waste management

is indeed a major obstacle to sustainable development in most African cities due to the lack of sustainable waste management strategies both at national and local levels,

 Access to energy is required to

support a number of social and economic activities including transportation, communication

and production of goods

 Africa’s rapid urbanization call for large investments in infrastructures to

respond to the increased demand for urban accessibility