Oct 9, 2024 | News, Research
ACRC has published a new paper exploring the urban development challenges facing Accra, Ghana. Authored by Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai, the report synthesises studies conducted by in-city researchers, exploring how the political landscape and urban systems have influenced...
Aug 20, 2024 | News, Research
ACRC has published a new report exploring the political dimensions of urban development in Harare, Zimbabwe. Authored by George Masimba and Anna Walnycki, the paper synthesises key findings from research undertaken by in-city researchers, analysing how Harare’s...
May 10, 2024 | News, Research
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi and its largest city, home to about 1 million residents – three quarters of whom live in informal settlements. Like many other African cities, Lilongwe’s rapid growth has been accompanied by the accumulation of environmental problems...
May 31, 2023 | News, Research
By Rosebella Apollo, ACRC research uptake officer Accra in perspective Accra serves as Ghana’s capital, economic hub and critical link to the global economy. The city is estimated to host almost 5.5 million people, equating to the highest population density in Ghana....
Feb 21, 2023 | News, Research
Initial research findings from ACRC on housing in Dar es Salaam feature in a recent article in Tanzanian national newspaper, The Guardian. The article highlights concerns and policy recommendations emerging from a stakeholders’ meeting held in Dar es Salaam on 1...
