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Getting to know Africa’s 100 largest cities

Jun 3, 2021 | Commentary

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

Vaccines, information and the ongoing crisis of affordability for the urban poor

Dec 18, 2020 | Commentary, Covid Collective

By Professor Diana Mitlin, CEO of the African Cities Research Consortium As news on Covid-19 vaccines spreads good cheer in the wealthier countries of the global North, thoughts turn to when we will be able to return to normal life. Meanwhile governments are anxiously...

Overcrowding, not density, makes cities more vulnerable to Covid-19

Oct 29, 2020 | Commentary

By Professor Diana Mitlin, CEO of the African Cities Research Consortium Covid-19 has brought a new realization to many governments and development agencies. Investment in towns and cities is essential. People need to live in healthy neighbourhoods with access to...

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