103 Mayor Aki-Sawyerr had the honor of delivering a lecture at the Norman Foster Institute (NFI) in Madrid on Sustainable Cities. The NFI, founded by Sir Norman Foster, emphasizes the interconnectedness of our societies and cities’ futures. Engaging with students enrolled in the NFI Masters Programme proved to be a rewarding experience for Mayor Aki-Sawyerr, as she found that insights from Freetown were directly applicable to their studies and practical endeavors in other cities. The event also facilitated discussions between Mayor Aki-Sawyerr and architects at the Norman Foster Foundation, exploring potential collaborations beneficial to Freetown. She expressed hopes of hosting an in-person team from the Foundation in Freetown soon. Sir Norman Foster, renowned globally for his architectural prowess, has established the Norman Foster Foundation as a United Nations (UN) Centre of Excellence. You Might Be Interested In Supply chain leaders see a grim 2023 for global businesses TC Energy Faces Challenges with Oil Pipeline Spin-off Auto-Owners Insurance Teams Up with Carpe Data to Revolutionize Underwriting Process for Small Businesses New York Community Bank Shares Plunge Following $2.4 Billion Earnings Setback Elon Musk Set to Reveal $2-3 Billion Investment Plan for India During Visit Baidu Announces That Its ChatGPT Competitor, Ernie Bot, Boasts Over 100 Million Users
