Diébédo Francis Kéré, Architect Burkinabé, established the Kéré Foundation parallel to his studies and founded in 2005 Kéré Architecture. His architectural practice has been recognized nationally and internationally thanks to Kéré’s pioneering of a communal approach to design and his commitment to sustainable materials as well as modes of construction through his development of innovative construction strategies that combine traditional building techniques and materials.

In this podcast, Francis Kéré explores how participation can bring quality into informal settlements. Kéré defines Africa as concerned with abundant opportunities, economic capacities and a huge potential for Architectural growth. Francis Kéré express his hope and belief in the work of governments and informal settlements as partners, considering the settlements as participants to cities and catalysts for development as part of the community. Kéré concludes with the importance of the role of communities in the development of societies of the future as the representative of people’s needs. The city of the future being defined as a city dedicated to the people.

#NFFStories is a series of podcasts produced by the Norman Foster Foundation that aims to empower our community to make positive change. A new platform for people around the world to share and hear inspirational stories and ideas that are going to shape the future.

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