urban development - ACRC

The challenges of governing Lagos, the city that keeps growing

Mar 1, 2022 | Commentary, Lagos

By Ola Uduku and Taibat Lawanson From its historical origins as a fishing village and the site of a pepper farm, to today’s bustling metropolis, Lagos has evolved into a complex agglomeration of people, settlements and vested interests. As the economic powerhouse of...

The political economy of urban reform in Africa: Call for papers

Feb 22, 2022 | News

The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) will convene a panel at this year’s Development Studies Association Conference, exploring new research on the political economy of urban reform in African cities. The panel will have a dedicated focus on dealing with...

Addis Ababa yet to meet the needs of residents: What has to change

Feb 16, 2022 | Addis Ababa, Commentary

By Ezana Haddis Weldeghebrael With an estimated population of more than 3.7 million people, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is home to about a quarter of Ethiopia’s urban population. The city generates well above 29% of Ethiopia’s urban GDP and 20% of national...

Why urban poverty in sub-Saharan Africa needs more attention

Feb 3, 2022 | News

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’s approach to catalysing urban reform

Jan 31, 2022 | Research, Unpacking ACRC

Our recent blog series delves into the concepts underpinning the African Cities Research Consortium’s research approach, covering the challenges and opportunities of urban development in Africa, an overview of our conceptual framework, and more detail on how our “city...

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