The political economy of urban reform in Africa: Call for papers
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...
Reflections from COP26: Can city-level climate action catalyse global change?
By Hannah van Rooyen, African Cities Research Consortium digital communications officer With 68% of the global population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, efforts to address the risks posed by the climate crisis need to consider the realities of the billions...
Can housing reform help cities deal with climate change whilst reducing poverty?
By Hannah van Rooyen, African Cities Research Consortium digital communications officer More than 1 billion people around the world currently lack access to adequate and affordable housing – a figure expected to triple by 2030. During this period, climate-related...