Aug 20, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Harare, Research
Urban markets in Harare Urban markets are at the centre of life in Harare, providing livelihoods to thousands of people, supplying affordable goods and anchoring the city’s informal economy. Action research in the city so far has looked at improving infrastructure and...
Aug 18, 2026 | Action research, Harare, News, Research
Community-led climate action Across Harare’s informal settlements, climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a lived reality, manifesting in extreme weather patterns, disease outbreaks and environmental degradation that shape everyday survival. In the face of...
Aug 17, 2026 | Commentary, Maiduguri, News
By Haruna Ayuba, Abubakar K Monguno and Baba Kura Bukar On 4 May, the first case of cholera in 2026 was confirmed in Maiduguri, three days after it was reported. This index case was traced to a water point located in a densely populated informal settlement. By 8 July,...
Aug 14, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Harare, News, Research
By George Masimba, ACRC Harare city manager Urban markets are the engines of Harare’s economy, sustaining livelihoods for nearly 80% of its residents. Recognising their centrality, ACRC convened an urban markets indaba – or conference – under the theme: “Repositioning...
Aug 12, 2026 | Action research, Kampala, Research
By Muhamed Lunyago, CLASK action research project co-lead Buying a piece of land – locally referred to as a “plot”, though not in the formal sense of a plot – in Kampala’s informal settlements is a complex experience. From the outset, the buyer is cautious about the...
