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The African Cities Research Consortium is a collaborative approach to tackling complex problems in the continent’s rapidly changing cities.

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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.

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Our work in action! Change-making through storytelling.

#SDIYouth #Storytelling #ChangeMakers https://twitter.com/IIED/status/1560552157211918339

IIED @IIED

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, watch "Protracted displacement in an urban world." --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-N9RhACfuI

This 40-minute documentary produced by @KnowYourCityTV tells the stories of #refugees living in Mathare, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. #ItTakesAVillage
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18 Aug

#JobOpportunity | ACRC Head of Project Delivery

Playing a key role within the operations team, we're looking for someone to provide strategic direction, coordination and advice across the consortium.

Could it be you?

Find out more + apply 👉 http://bit.ly/ACRCHoPD

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17 Aug

#ICYMI the latest @IDS_UK bulletin features findings from the #CovidCollective, including insights into the #Covid19 vaccine rollout in informal settlements in Harare, Kampala, Lilongwe and Mumbai.

@sdinet @ShelterDialogue @ccode_malawi @ACTogetherUG @SPARCIndia2 @GlobalDevInst

Institute of Development Studies @IDS_UK

Read the latest issue of the IDS Bulletin: Pandemic Perspectives: Why Different Voices and Views Matter.

Edited by @ptaylor_ottawa and Paul Knipe.

Read at: 👉 https://www.ids.ac.uk/publications/pandemic-perspectives-why-different-voices-and-views-matter/

#Covid-19 #Pandemics #OA #OpenAccess #GlobalDev #Journal #DevJournals

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17 Aug

💡 Great insights from @coranteng here, reflecting on how science, policy and practice can be better integrated – and recapping on @BethChit + @DLwasa's discussion on crafting sustainable #urbandevelopment research that matters, at @ICLEIAfrica's RISE Africa Action Festival.

ICLEI Africa @ICLEIAfrica

How can we bridge the gaps between science, policy and practise to ensure we can conduct better research to inform more successful project implementation? 📚 READ our five key recommendations: http://bit.ly/ACRCarticle

@AfricanCities_

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15 Aug

💡 Great insights on fast-growing #AfricanCities from Ransford Acheampong (@UoMUrban), @TaibatLawanson + @aomenya in this @bbcworldservice #AfricaDaily podcast.

Give it a listen if you have 15 minutes spare! 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0cscg7t

FERDINAND OMONDI @FerdyOmondi

The world population is shrinking, but Africa is not. Predictions say the Lagos will be the world's most populous city. Khartoum, Nairobi, Dar, Msa will exceed 10 million people. Can Africa cope? I spoke to @aomenya @TaibatLawanson and Dr Acheampong.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cscg7t
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