Watch: What drives urban reform in African cities?

Watch: What drives urban reform in African cities?

Jun 11, 2024 | Commentary, News

African cities are full of successful reform stories, but how can we best identify, analyse and celebrate what works? ACRC ran a session as part of the RISE Africa Action Festival on Wednesday 22 May 2024, introducing the urban reform database and exploring some...
Unpacking ACRC’s approach to research uptake

Unpacking ACRC’s approach to research uptake

Feb 9, 2023 | Research

A major critique of development research in Africa is the poor translation of science-based research and evidence into policymaking and societal outcomes. To address this disconnection between science, policy and society, research uptake should be included as an...
At the crossroads: Climate change and African cities

At the crossroads: Climate change and African cities

Nov 7, 2022 | Commentary, Research

Crosscutting themes A number of core themes cut across different elements of the African Cities conceptual framework, including climate change, financing and gender. Due to their centrality in the political economy of urban development in Africa, these issues will be...
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...
Partner Spotlight: ICLEI Africa

Partner Spotlight: ICLEI Africa

Jul 26, 2021 | Profile

ICLEI Africa is the regional office that serves African cities, towns and regions, as part of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in more...