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Publications

A. Books, Book chapters and Monographs:

  • Hamid, G.M. 2001 “Local level authorities and local action in Greater Khartoum, Sudan”. In Shami, S. (ed.) Capital Cities: Ethnographies of Urban Governance in the Middle East. Centre for Urban and Community Studies, University of Toronto, Toronto, pp 141-168.

Reprinted by permission by The Arab World Geographer, Vol. 3, No. 4. 2000. pp 230-48.

  • حامد ، جمال ،2000م .التنمية الحضرية المحلية بين السلطات الرسمية والمؤسسات الشعبية: تجربة الخرطوم الكبرى.  

.74مجلس السكان الدولي، القاهرة . أوراق إقليمية ، رقم(Local Urban Development between State Agencies and Popular Institutions: the Case of Greater Khartoum, Sudan). Cairo: Population Council Regional Papers, No. 47. 2000. (In Arabic).

  • Hamid, G.M. 1996. Population Displacement in the Sudan: Patterns, Responses, Coping Strategies. New York: Center for Migration Studies.
  • Hamid, G.M. 1994. “Population displacement and household coping strategies in Sudan: the view from Greater Khartoum”. In Shami, S. (ed.) Population Displacement and Resettlement: Development and Conflict in the Middle-East. New York: Center for Migration Studies. pp. 47-79.

B. Refereed Journal Articles:

  • Hamid, G.M. and Bahareldin, I.Z. 2014. “Khartoum 2030: towards and environmentally-sensitive vision for the development of Greater Khartoum, Sudan”.L’architettura delle città. The Journal of the Scientific Society Ludovico Quaroni.No. 3 – 4. pp. 9 – 34.

  

  • Hamid, G.M. and Eltahir, M. M. 2014. “Transformation of Vernacular Housing by the Displaced: Greater Khartoum, Sudan”. ISVS e-journal. (International Society for Vernacular Settlements). Vol. 3, No. 1. pp. 30 – 41.
  • Hamid, G.M. and Elhassan, A.A.M. 2014. “Incremental Housing as an Alternative Housing Policy:

Evidence from Greater Khartoum, Sudan”. International Journal of Housing Policy. Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 181-195.

  • Hamid, G.M. and Bahreldin, I.Z. 2013. “Environmental sustainability in Greater Khartoum between Natural Assets and Human Interventions”. International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development. Vol. 4 No. 2, pp 100-110.
  • حامد، جمال 2009. “نحو تطوير مدن عربية أكثر إنساانية ملائمة للاطفال واليافعين.” مجلة بحوث العمران مجلد 4 )يوليو ..ص 38 – 29.

Hamid, G.M. 2009. “Towards developing humane Arab cities suitable for children and young people”). Journal of Urban Research. Vol. 7 (July). pp 83 – 96. (In Arabic).

  • حامد، جمال، وعوض الكاريم، ياسر 2008. “أوضاع الطفولة المبكرة المدن العربية”. مجلة خطوة. رقم28 )مايو.. ص

.30-33

Hamid, G.M. and Awad El-Karim, Y. 2008. (Early Childhood Conditions in Arab Cities). Khatwa. No. 28 (May) pp. 30-33. Revised version of a paper presented at the ‘Early Childhood: Features and Needs’ Symposium, Riyadh 10th – 12th October 2004. (In Arabic).

  • Hamid, G.M. 2006. Cities: Informal Settlements – Sudan. In S. Joseph et al. (ed.) Encyclopaedia of Women and Islamic Cultures. Brill Publishers. Vol. 4, pp. 18-20.
  • Alskait, K andHamid, G.M. 2005″ “Shura and Decentralization: Urgently NeededPlanning Tools in Arab Countries”. Architecture and Planning Journal. Lebanon, Beirut Arab University. Vol. 16, (April) pp 19-28.
  • حامد، جمال محمود 1997. “الهجرات السكانية وأثرها في نمو المناطق الحضرية في السودان”. مجلة دراسات استراتيجية. رقم

9 )أبريل.. ص 3 –20.

Hamid, G.M. 1997. (“Population migrations and their impact on the growth of urban centers in Sudan”). Journal of Strategic Studies, Khartoum. No. 9, April, pp 3-20. (In Arabic).

  • Hamid, G.M. 1992. “Livelihood patterns of displaced and migrant households in Greater Khartoum, Sudan”. Disasters. Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 230-239.
  • Hamid, G.M. 1991, “The Irony of Famines in the Sudan”. Al-Talib Magazine, University of California, Los Angeles, (May).
  • Hamid, G.M. 1986. “Hadramut Arabs in Hyderabad”. Journal of Arabian Gulf and Peninsula Studies, Kuwait. (January). Arabic translation of an article by Omar Khalidi.

C. Conference Proceedings:

  • Hamid, G.M. and Mohamed, A.A. 2010. “Incremental Housing: Its Potentials and Limitations – Evidence from Khartoum State, Sudan”. Proceedings of the 37th IAHS World Congress of Housing Science. Santander, Spain. October 26-29.
  • Osman, S.M., Hamid, G.M. and Hassan, A.S. 2002.

.”التنمية العمرانية في المجتمعات السكانية الفقيرة في المناطق الصحراوية: تجربة من ولاية الخرطوم، السودان” (“Urban development in poor communities in arid zones: Experience from Khartoum State, Sudan”). Proceedings of the Urban Development in Arid Regions Conference. Vol. 1 (Urban Planning). Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, pp 681-692. (In Arabic).

Awarded the third prize (from about 240) for the best research presented in the conference

  • Eltahir, M.M. and Hamid, G.M. 2002

“المشاركة الشعبية في التنمية العمرانية في الأقاليم الصحراوية دراسة حالة شمال السودان”

(“Popular participation in urban development in arid regions: Case study of northern Sudan”) Proceedings of the Urban Development in Arid Regions Conference. Vol. 1: Urban Planning. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, pp 603-614. (In Arabic).

“الهجرة القسرية وأزمة المستوطنات البشرية حول المدن: حالة مدينة الخرطوم الكبرى” Hamid, G.M. 2000. •

(“Forced migration and human settlements problems: The case of Greater Khartoum”). Proceedings of the 12th General Conference of the Arab Towns Organization, Kuwait, 24-26 April. Pp 433-452. (In Arabic).

  • Hamid, G.M. and Osman, S.M. 1998.

“عمارة المساجد في السودان: دراسة تحليلية لتطورها التاريخي وطابعها المعماري”

(“Mosque architecture in Sudan: An analytical study of its historical development and architectural style”). Proceedings of the Symposium on Mosque Architecture, Vol. 2. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Saud University, pp. 41-64. (In Arabic).

PRESENTATIONS(Partial list)

  • Hamid, G.M. 2016. “Addressing Rapid Urbanization in Sudan with Special Reference to Greater Khartoum”. Side Event organized at the Habitat III Conference. Quito, Ecuador. October 20th.
  • Hamid, G.M. 2014. “Towards an Alternative, Environmentally-Sensitive Vision for the Development of Greater Khartoum”. Presented at the East Africa Cities Lab: Urbanization vs. Human Survival. Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. April 28th .
  • Hamid, G.M. andBahreldin, I.Z. 2014.”Khartoum 2030: An Alternative, Environmentally-Sensitive Vision for the Development of Greater Khartoum”. Presented at the Khartoum Environmental Forum, Khartoum, March 12th.
  • Hamid, G.M. and Eltahir, M.M. 2012. ” Transformation of Vernacular Architecture by Displaced

People: Case Study Greater Khartoum, Sudan”. 6th International Seminar on Vernacular Settlements, Contemporary Vernaculars: Places, Processes and Manifestations, April 19-21. Famagusta, North Cyprus.

  • Hamid, G.M. 2010 ” Incremental Housing in Sudan: a Paradigm Shift?”. Presented at the Incremental Housing Networking Session. 5th World Urban Forum, Rio de Janeiro, March, 23rd.

http://web.mit.edu/incrementalhousing/WUF–Rio/pdfs/networkSessionSudan–Gamal_Hamid.pdf

  • Hamid, G.M. 2008 “Establishing Child Friendly Cities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region: Prospects and Challenges”. Presented at the Child Friendly Cities Conference; Chandigarh, India, 11-13th February 2008.
  • Hamid, G.M. 2006 “The Middle East and North Africa Child Protection Initiative (CPI): Highlights and Future Prospects”. Presented at the World Bank H.Q., Washington, D.C. 15th June.
  • Hamid, G.M. 2005 “The MENA Child Protection Initiative (CPI): Approach and Challenges”, Presented at the ‘Urban Children and Youth in the MENA Region’ international conference, Dubai 16th – 18th May.
  • Hamid, G.M. 2005

“مبادرة حماية الأطفال في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا: الأهداف والمنجزاث والخطط المستقبلية”

(The MENA Child Protection Initiative: Objectives, Accomplishments and Future Plans). Paper presented at the meeting of the 11th Arab Childhood Consultative Committee (League of Arab States) meeting. Khartoum 30th April- 2nd May. (In Arabic).

  • Hamid, G.M. 2005 “A.U.D.I. Regional CDS Facility”. Presented at the City Development Strategy Workshop organized by the World Bank and the Mediterranean Cities Partnership. Damascus, Syria, January 31st.
  • Hamid, G.M. 2004 ‘The MENA Child Protection Initiative (CPI): Progress and Challenges’, Presentation presented at the World Bank’s ‘Reaching Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Children’ Workshop. Washington, D.C. 18th June.
  • Eiweida, A. and Hamid, G.M. 2004   “معايير تحالف المدن والتجارب العالميه في مجال إعداد استراتيجياث تنمية المدن” (Cities Alliance Criteria and Global Experiences in CDS preparation). Presentation presented at the First Amman CDS preparation Workshop, February. (In Arabic).

   “تطوير المناطق العشوائيه: المفاهيم والتوجهاث وجهود تحالف المدن”• Hamid, G.M. 2003

(Slum Upgrading: Concept, Directions and the Cities Alliance Efforts). Presentation presented at the Second Alexandria CDS Preparation Workshop, June 1st-2nd . (In Arabic).

  • Hamid, G.M. 2002 “The Arab Urban Development Institute (A.U.D.I.): A Leader in Urban Development in the Arab Region” Presented at the First Knowledge for Development Conference, Marseilles, France 9th -12 September.
  • Hamid, G.M. 2001 “Policy approaches to reconstruction of war-torn communities: Lessons from Sudan”. Paper presented at the Reconstruction of War-torn Communities in the Middle East and Africa Inaugural Workshop. Cairo, Egypt, 21-23 May.
  • Hamid, G.M. and Eltahir, M.M. 1996. “Architecture, Planning and Interior Design”. Paper presented at the National Seminar on Evaluating and Updating Engineering and Architecture Curricula in Sudanese Universities. Sponsored by the National Commission for UNESCO. Khartoum, November.
  • Hamid, G.M. 1995. “التقافة و التنمية العمرانية” (Culture and Physical Development). Keynote address to the Culture and Physical Development Seminar organized in preparation for the Second United Nations Habitat Conference. Port Sudan, Red Sea State (September). (In Arabic).