Working together for urban progress
The African Cities Research Consortium is a collaborative approach to tackling complex problems in the continent’s rapidly changing cities.
About the AFRICAN CITIES RESEARCH CONSORTIUM
Cities are complex, dynamic, political systems. We bring together the right people and an understanding of the political economy of individual cities to identify and address the critical challenges they are facing.
Our aim is to generate insights and evidence that will help improve the living conditions, services and life chances of all city residents, particularly for disadvantaged communities.
LATEST NEWS from ACRC
ACRC at the World Urban Forum
For the first time in over 20 years, the World Urban Forum is being hosted on the African continent. Look out for the ACRC exhibition booth where you can chat to us and find out more about our research and future plans.
ACRC hosts action research stakeholder meeting in Nairobi
In partnership with SDI-Kenya, ACRC’s Nairobi city team held a workshop on 16 October 2024 to convene key stakeholders around proposed action research projects in the city.
A silent crisis: Addressing the mental health needs of young people in African cities
By 2050, over half of Africa’s population will be under 25. While African cities offer the potential for jobs and innovation, they also face a growing crisis: the mental wellbeing of their young people.
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