The politics of land and advocacy: ACRC at UTA-Do 2024

The politics of land and advocacy: ACRC at UTA-Do 2024

By Abdifatah Tahir The UTA-Do 2024 event marked a significant gathering of scholars, practitioners, and activists dedicated to expanding and deepening the discourse on urban Africa. Held at Ardhi University and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, this...
ACRC at the 2024 DSA Conference: Call for papers

ACRC at the 2024 DSA Conference: Call for papers

ACRC is convening two panels at this year’s Development Studies Association conference, focusing on community knowledge in academic research and the politics of social justice in African cities. Themed around “social justice and development in a polarising world”, the...
What role can researchers play in driving urban reform?

What role can researchers play in driving urban reform?

ACRC’s theory of change identifies coalition-building among diverse stakeholders as a key factor enabling inclusive urban reform – particularly by actively involving organised disadvantaged groups. We define urban reform coalitions as groups of diverse stakeholders –...