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Crafting sustainable development research that matters
How can the relationship and interactions between science, policy and practice be strengthened, in order to advance sustainable urban development?
Uncovering experiences of Covid-19 vaccination programmes in informal settlements
There has been much in the press about the experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the bulk of this journalism has been for and on the global North. Young people living in informal settlements in Harare and Kampala have begun to redress this balance by documenting their own lives and the lives of others in their neighbourhoods.
What are the political factors underpinning urban reform in African cities?
At this year’s DSA Conference, ACRC showcased its ongoing enquiry, to provide a nuanced understanding of where African cities sit in the global efforts to improve urban liveability.
Reflections from the UTA-Do African Cities Workshop, Part 3: Reimagining the city
“What are you going to do about it?” This was the question located at the heart of the UTA-Do African Cities Workshop, held in Nairobi between 23 and 27 May at the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA). This is the third and final blog in the series, looking at the idea of reimagining the city.
Reflections from the UTA-Do African Cities Workshop, Part 2: Remaking the city
“What are you going to do about it?” This was the question located at the heart of the UTA-Do African Cities Workshop, held in Nairobi between 23 and 27 May at the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA). This is the second blog in the series, focusing on the theme of remaking the city from the margins.
Reflections from the UTA-Do African Cities Workshop, Part 1: Undoing the city
“What are you going to do about it?” This was the question located at the heart of the UTA-Do African Cities Workshop, held in Nairobi between 23 and 27 May at the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA). This is the first of a three-part blog series reflecting on our encounters and experiences during the workshop.
Postdoc Profile: Ademola Omoegun
Ademola Omoegun talks about his focus on understanding how and why most urban residents in Africa are excluded from economic opportunities, his research into urban displacement in Lagos, and the importance of local actors in driving change.
Postdoc Profile: Patience Adzande
Patience Adzande talks about her interest in human security, her research into the spatial dynamics of crime and violence in cities, and why safety and security are key to liveable and inclusive cities.
Health, wellbeing and the importance of community experience
Health, nutrition and wellbeing challenges faced by people living in African cities are considerable, but adverse outcomes are often masked in national and regional data and misrepresented in policy debates by the so-called “urban advantage”.
Postdoc Profile: Ezana Haddis Weldeghebrael
Ezana Haddis Weldeghebrael talks about his interest in the political processes shaping development, his research into how informal settlement residents mobilise to improve their living conditions, and what he’s most enjoying about the ACRC fellowship.
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