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Applications for ACRC research associate position now open

Oct 27, 2022 | News

The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) is looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic research associate, based in the Global Development Institute at The University of Manchester. A £32.1 million FCDO-funded programme, ACRC aims to generate new evidence and...

Understanding the economic power of Africa’s cities

Oct 21, 2022 | News

What opportunities does urbanisation present for people living in African cities? How much does it really contribute to the economy? And what wider advantages can it have for rural dwellers? These were some of the core questions explored in our recent webinar with...

ACRC Nairobi team progresses with identifying priority complex problems

Oct 13, 2022 | News, Research

By Rosebella Apollo, ACRC research uptake officer Despite numerous interventions, African cities continue to grapple with urbanisation challenges that affect living conditions, service delivery and life chances of city residents – especially those from marginalised...

Youth and capability development in Freetown, Maiduguri and Mogadishu: Reflections from the RGS-IBG Annual Conference

Oct 4, 2022 | Commentary, News

By Imrana Buba, Zainab Hassan, Haja Wurie, Elizabeth Dessie and Nicola Banks The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG) Annual Conference, brings together geographers and researchers interested in place, space and beyond, from...

Can African Cities help to decolonise knowledge?

Sep 29, 2022 | News, Research

Since the start of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), we’ve been interested in trying to create more equitable partnerships and processes through the process. The rupture of the Covid-19 pandemic (which saw us establish ACRC almost entirely online)...

Webinar: Understanding the economic power of Africa’s cities

Sep 23, 2022 | News

Friday 14 October, 11:00-12:30 BST Register to attend via Zoom or in-person at The University of Manchester People living in Africa’s cities benefit from higher socioeconomic outcomes and standards of living than the countries in which they are located....

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