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

Moving Accra’s property tax debate forward

Moving Accra’s property tax debate forward

Property taxation could prove to be an important source of financing to pay for the infrastructure and public service investments that Accra requires, but implementing new taxes is always politically contentious and a technical challenge. Over three days, participants from ACRC cities, Ghanaian local and traditional authorities, civil society organisations, academia, professional bodies, and the media came together to examine the design and administration of property taxation.

read more
How can refugees be better integrated with Nairobi’s communities?

How can refugees be better integrated with Nairobi’s communities?

Nairobi City County is taking a significant step forward in fostering inclusive development with its newly launched Refugee Integration and Community Building Strategy (NCRIS). The launch immediately provides refugees and other migrants living in the city with access to public healthcare and city-run schools, and the ability to obtain a business license.

read more

Sign up to our newsletter

Keep up to date with all the latest news and insights from the African Cities Research Consortium.

Our Publications

Discover all the latest research, knowledge and briefings from across the Consortium.