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Urban planning and design

I am an urban planner passionate about shaping inclusive, resilient, and sustainable African cities. My work spans master planning, urban mobility, city design, and local governance, with a strong focus on people-centered approaches. I engage in projects that address spatial justice, infrastructure development, and the integration of informal dynamics into formal planning systems. From strategic frameworks to detailed site plans, my practice embraces participatory methods and contextual innovation to support cities in navigating rapid urbanization while promoting equity, accessibility, and long-term urban resilience across diverse African territories.

African Cities Lab communication strategy

As Communication Manager for the African Cities Lab (ACL) platform, I developed and coordinated the implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy to enhance visibility and engagement. My work included defining key messaging and communication tools, designing a monthly publication calendar for social media, and creating a graphic charter to ensure visual consistency across platforms. I also produced promotional videos for training programs and managed the organization of the “African Urban Visions” creative competition, which showcased innovative perspectives on African cities through photography and video. This role strengthened the platform’s outreach, community engagement, and educational impact across the continent.

Climate action plan for the city of Bamenda

As an expert urban planner, I led the development of the Climate Plan for the city of Bamenda, Cameroon. This work involved assessing the impacts of climate change on urban services, infrastructure, and public health, and identifying key vulnerabilities at the city scale. Through a strategic and participatory planning approach, I developed a comprehensive toolbox of climate adaptation solutions tailored to various urban scales. I also defined and prioritized actionable projects to strengthen the city’s resilience, addressing both immediate risks and long-term sustainability goals. The plan serves as a roadmap for climate-resilient urban development in a rapidly changing context.

MOVE-Organization of taxi mobility in Yaounde

As an urban planner for the MoVe Yaoundé project—a collaborative initiative funded by the European Union, the French government, and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) aimed at transforming Yaoundé into a safer, healthier, and more equitable city through sustainable urban mobility—I was responsible for organizing the taxi transport sector. My duties included identifying and analyzing key stakeholders, both public and private, and mapping their roles and influences within the project. I developed and implemented a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure effective collaboration and communication. Additionally, I coordinated and facilitated participatory workshops to integrate stakeholder input into project strategies. I also designed a registration platform to streamline and modernize taxi services, created a comprehensive communication plan to raise awareness and disseminate project information, and led MoVe training sessions and facilitated the inaugural discussion forum to promote knowledge sharing and capacity building among participants. Through these efforts, I aimed to modernize and professionalize Yaoundé's collective and informal taxi services, contributing to the city's broader goal of sustainable and efficient urban transportation.

Yaounde-Nsimalen urban corridor

As a UN-Habitat consultant on the Yaoundé-Nsimalen Urban Corridor project, implemented in partnership with MAETUR, I played a key role in defining the planning vision for the sustainable transformation of this strategic urban axis. I conducted territorial diagnostics and formulated strategic development guidelines that integrated principles of smart, inclusive, and sustainable urban growth. I also led consultation workshops with local authorities, communities, and stakeholders to ensure participatory planning. In addition, I facilitated training sessions for municipal staff, focusing on spatial planning tools and sustainable urban practices, helping to strengthen local capacities and align the project with national and global development goals.

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Leandry Jieutsa

Urban Planning - Urban Innovation - Urban design

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Urban planning and design