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Rumble: This is where I am...

A view from my room in Cairo this morning. This is where you can find me for the next days, in a four days workshop gathering most of the logisticians in our organisation, defining the strategy for the next five years. Amongst the eighty participants coming from all over the world, there are many faces I have not seen since my time in Uganda, Kosovo, Afghanistan or Pakistan. Memories from many emergencies, several adventures. Many people I shared funny and sad times with.

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Rumble: I will never be a city dweller (Cairo version)...

Half the world's population will live in urban areas by the end of this year and about 70 percent will be city dwellers by 2050, with cities and towns in Asia and Africa registering the biggest growth, according to this article.

Thought of that, as we flew into Cairo this afternoon. Miles and miles and miles of grey-yellow buildings with almost no signs of any green. 17 million people. Dah. Forgive me not liking cities!