The Economic and Social Value of Multi-Cultural Urban Populations

Abdullahi Ali Hassan has a Master’s in Urban Studies and is very active in the Bellville Somalian community. We explore the importance of multiculturalism in urban centres, narratives and perceptions, the importance of strong leadership, how city governments can better support multicultural populations, and more.

Listen or watch to understand:This episode is presented in partnership with The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP).

• Narratives and perceptions. 
• The importance of multiculturalism in urban centres.
• Most significant benefits of a multicultural community.
• Insights into the cultural environment in Bellville.
• How the Somalian community have been able to integrate into Bellville? Challenges and successes. 
• Most important factors in building community cohesion in multicultural urban centres.
• Major challenges for multiculturalism in urban centres to be successful and efficient, and how they can be addressed.
• How city governments can and should better support multicultural populations.
• The importance of strong leadership.

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