Postdoc Profile: Miriam Maina

Postdoc Profile: Miriam Maina

Eight postdoctoral research fellows joined ACRC in early 2022, based at The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute. As well as working on their own research, the postdocs are providing vital support across our eight urban development domains, with...
Why urban poverty in sub-Saharan Africa needs more attention

Why urban poverty in sub-Saharan Africa needs more attention

The challenges facing urban economies in sub-Saharan Africa are considerable. Yet while development economics is a well-established field, relatively little attention has been paid to urban economies in the global South. With research in this area increasing, it is...
ACRC welcomes new cohort of postdoctoral research fellows

ACRC welcomes new cohort of postdoctoral research fellows

We are delighted to welcome eight postdoctoral research fellows to the African Cities Research Consortium. Working across our eight urban development domains, the research fellows will be based at The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute and will...