Upgrading informal settlements in African cities

Upgrading informal settlements in African cities

Mar 24, 2022 | Commentary, Research

Urban development domains ACRC’s analytical framework uses the concept of urban development domains to transcend both sectoral and traditional systems-based thinking. We define domains as fields of power, policy and practice that are relevant to solving particular...
The political economy of urban reform in Africa: Call for papers

The political economy of urban reform in Africa: Call for papers

Feb 22, 2022 | News

The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) will convene a panel at this year’s Development Studies Association Conference, exploring new research on the political economy of urban reform in African cities. The panel will have a dedicated focus on dealing with...
Why urban poverty in sub-Saharan Africa needs more attention

Why urban poverty in sub-Saharan Africa needs more attention

Feb 3, 2022 | News

The challenges facing urban economies in sub-Saharan Africa are considerable. Yet while development economics is a well-established field, relatively little attention has been paid to urban economies in the global South. With research in this area increasing, it is...
ACRC’s approach to catalysing urban reform

ACRC’s approach to catalysing urban reform

Jan 31, 2022 | Research, Unpacking ACRC

Our recent blog series delves into the concepts underpinning the African Cities Research Consortium’s research approach, covering the challenges and opportunities of urban development in Africa, an overview of our conceptual framework, and more detail on how our “city...