Nov 22, 2021 | Commentary
By Diana Mitlin, The University of Manchester Cities across Africa are growing at an astonishing rate. All 20 of Africa’s fastest growing cities have experienced average growth rates of more than 6% over the last decade. Gwagwalada, on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria,...
Nov 16, 2021 | Research, Unpacking ACRC
Unpacking the ACRC approach This is the fourth in a series of blog posts exploring the African Cities Research Consortium’s conceptual framework. Building on our first working paper, our research directors delve deeper into the urban development challenges we...
Nov 11, 2021 | Accra, Commentary
By Ransford A. Acheampong, The University of Manchester In the last few decades, the metropolis of Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has grown rapidly, sprawling into neighbouring districts. A recent study found that the built-up area of Accra and the surrounding...
Oct 25, 2021 | Research, Unpacking ACRC
Unpacking the ACRC approach This is the third in a series of blog posts exploring the African Cities Research Consortium’s conceptual framework. Building on our first working paper, our research directors delve deeper into the urban development challenges we are...
Oct 14, 2021 | Research, Unpacking ACRC
Unpacking the ACRC approach This is the second in a series of blog posts exploring the African Cities Research Consortium’s conceptual framework. Building on our first working paper, our research directors delve deeper into the urban development challenges we...
