Landscape Architecture in Africa

摘要

From March 24 to April 9, 2009, IFLA president dr. Diane Menzies and the Africa chair professor James Taylor visited five African countries as part of the strategy of the International Federation of Landscape Architects for building the profession in Africa. IFLA wants to launch the organization's new Africa Region by 2012.rnIn South Africa, ILASA (Institute of Landscape Architects of South Africa) is well organized, with professional members all over the country. At the Universities of Pretoria and Cape Town, programmes in landscape architecture are in full swing. ILASA is planning to host the 2012 IFLA World Congress in Cape Town. A presentation to the Minister of Public Works is being prepared and will highlight the role of landscape architecture in developing the national infrastructure.