“I am a member of HDCA because it has been a fundamental network for me to build professional expertise and relationships. I did my first conference presentation in the 2004 HDCA conference in Pavia. Since then, HDCA has provided opportunities for me to get feedback on my work and to be stimulated and inspired by the work of HDCA colleagues…to connect with others and build shared agendas, advancing and promoting areas of work collectively…[HDCA] initiatives have helped me to create a sense of purpose in my academic work. Most importantly, been a member of HDCA has meant making long term friendships, with people that I share and nurture relationships of care and support.” Alexandre Apsan Frediani’s 2021 publication is Cities for Human Development: A Capability Approach to City-Making published by Practical Action Publishing.