Key principles for urban reform coalitions that work

Key principles for urban reform coalitions that work

Jul 27, 2023 | News

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...
ACRC at the 2023 DSA Conference

ACRC at the 2023 DSA Conference

Jun 28, 2023 | News

Members of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) are convening two panels at this year’s Development Studies Association Conference, focusing on experiences of decoloniality in action and investigating the politics underpinning crises in African cities. Being...
Understanding the economic power of Africa’s cities

Understanding the economic power of Africa’s cities

Oct 21, 2022 | News

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? These were some of the core questions explored in our recent webinar with...
Crafting sustainable development research that matters

Crafting sustainable development research that matters

Aug 16, 2022 | Commentary, News

By Kweku Koranteng Bridging the disconnect between science, policy and practice for African cities How can the relationship and interactions between science, policy and practice be strengthened, in order to advance sustainable urban development? A new research agenda...