Researchers
Dr Paula Meth is the Principal Investigator of the project. She was previously a Reader based in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (now School of Geography and Planning) at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
is a Co-Investigator and is based in the School of Architecture and Planning at Wits University, Johannesburg. She is based in and is a former director of it.
Dr Eshetayehu Kinfu is a Co-investigator and also Project Co-ordinator, based at IPDR (Institute of Policy and Development Research) at University of Hawassa.
Dr Tafesse Matewos is a Co-Investigator, based at IPDR (Institute of Policy and Development Research) at University of Hawassa. He is the Research and Technology Transfer Vice President of the University of Hawassa.
, is a Co-Investigator and is a at the School of Geography and Planning at Cardiff University.
Professor Tom Goodfellow is a Co-Investigator, and is based in the School of Geography and Planning at 91Ö±²¥.
Lesego Tshuwa is a professional planner and is the South African Project Co-ordinator, working with colleagues at Wits University. .
The primary team has been supported by excellent researchers including Khumo Sello, Olga Koma, Samuel Dira, Debela Kita, Wubeyed Shamil and Habiba Yimam, as well as literature review work by Kate Tissington.