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 –...
Key principles for urban reform coalitions that work

Key principles for urban reform coalitions that work

By Anifat Ibrahim and Mindy Park All roads led to The University of Manchester in June as the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) hosted a conference on “The role of reform coalitions for equitable, inclusive and sustainable urban outcomes”, 13–15 June 2023. The...