Who Gets to Tell Africa’s Story? Thebe Ikalafeng on Narrative Sovereignty
Thebe Ikalafeng reflects on narrative sovereignty, place branding, and how African nations are reclaiming their stories through leadership, culture, and lived experience.
Behind the Scenes: Creating the Elgar Encyclopedia of City and Place...
Join us as we take a look behind the scenes, the process of creating the Elgar Encyclopedia of City and Place Branding.
Inge van Roij & Marcel Tabbers on Defining a New City...
Inge van Roij & Marcel Tabbers introduce Venlo’s new city brand — built on community, entrepreneurship, and celebrating life.
Behind the Stories: Building the Africa & Middle East Special Edition
Nafisa M. Sharfi reflects on the journey of creating TPBO's special edition on Places to Watch across Africa & the Middle East.
Editor’s Letter: A New Chapter for Africa & the Middle East
TPBO publisher and editor in chief, Florian Kaefer, introduces the first special edition, on Places to Watch across Africa and the Middle East.
City Nation Place Global 2025: Notes from a First-Time Attendee
First-time attendee Nafisa Sharfi reflects on the City Nation Place Global conference in London, November 2025. Read her key takeaways.