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
Podcast: Building community-driven WASH solutions in Lagos
In the informal settlement of Okerube in Lagos, the community faces significant challenges in accessing clean water and sanitation, which disproportionately impact women and children. An ACRC action research project is aiming to address these issues through establishing a sustainable, community-driven social enterprise model.
Nairobi to Naija: Inclusive service delivery in African cities is not a pipe dream
One of the less visible but highly impactful aspects of the ACRC programme is the opportunity for cross-learning that it presents for urban development researchers, practitioners and policymakers working in different city contexts. This was precisely the case for an ACRC Lagos delegation that went to Nairobi on a learning visit in December 2025.
A city under water: Reflections on Nairobi’s seasonal flooding challenges
Flooding is not an isolated occurrence, but rather the visible manifestation of deeper structural and systemic challenges within Nairobi’s urban environment. It reflects the cumulative impact of widespread encroachment onto riparian corridors across both formal and informal developments, which has significantly reduced the natural capacity of rivers to accommodate excess flows.
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