Crafting sustainable development research that matters

Crafting sustainable development research that matters

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: Shack/Slum Dwellers International (SDI)

Partner Spotlight: Shack/Slum Dwellers International (SDI)

Shack/Slum Dwellers International is a network of slum/shack dweller organisations federated in cities in the global South, pioneering innovation in the field of community-driven slum upgrading. Over the past 20 years, SDI has built a global slum dweller movement...
Alternative data sources for cities and communities

Alternative data sources for cities and communities

What can we learn from looking at Africa through the lens of its cities? This blog is the sixth in a series exploring different aspects of city development and urban change in Africa, featuring contributions from researchers and practitioners working within the...