economic development

Urban economics in action: Addressing African cities’ challenges

Jun 23, 2025 | News

Earlier this month, our CEO Professor Diana Mitlin participated at the 9th Urbanization and Development Conference, organised by the World Bank and the International Growth Centre in Cape Town. As a former economist, Diana has long been keen to bring economists into...

Africa’s urbanisation dynamics: A conversation with Philipp Heinrigs

Nov 30, 2022 | Commentary, Research

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? In our latest podcast episode, Philipp Heinrigs – head of unit at the OECD –...

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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