African Cities
African Cities Research Consortium
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Interviews, insights and in-depth discussions on urban development in Africa, from the African Cities Research Consortium.
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S1E32 Unpacking housing challenges in African cities
The housing challenge in African cities is far from consistent. With differing historical, sociopolitical and economic contexts, cities are seeing urbanisation play out along differing trajectories –…
S1E31 Fortifying food systems in Lagos
As in many cities worldwide, food production and management in Lagos is hugely complex – involving many different actors, shaped by various political dynamics and deeply intertwined with many other…
S1E30 Understanding urban property tax with Samuel B Biitir
As urbanisation accelerates across Africa, cities are under growing pressure to deliver essential infrastructure and public services – such as water, sanitation, drainage and electricity. Yet this…
S1E29 Action research spotlight: Healthy school meals in Nairobi
School feeding programmes are a vital safety net for vulnerable children, providing them with healthy and nutritious meals that they might otherwise miss out on.Such initiatives are not new and have…
S1E28 Why do land brokers matter in African cities?
Recently published ACRC research, exploring land and connectivity in African cities, found “land brokers” to be significant players within urban land markets. In Mogadishu, Somalia and Kampala,…
S1E27 Lessons in resilience from the Maiduguri floods
On Tuesday 10 September 2024, Maiduguri city residents woke up to an unparalleled natural disaster: flooding that severely damaged over half of the city and resulted in the significant loss of lives.…
S1E26 Politics and progress in Accra with Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai
Accra is home to around 5 million people and plays a crucial role in Ghana’s national political landscape. Located on the coast of West Africa, development trajectories of the city are significantly…
S1E25 Advancing inclusive housing in Lagos
Two thirds of people living in Lagos reside in informal settlements, often in flood-prone areas and with limited access to basic services. As more and more people move into the city, the already high…
S1E24 Urban reform coalitions: Foregrounding tacit knowledge with Lalitha Kamath
“No textbook can tell you how to do this.”ACRC defines inclusive urban reform coalitions as partnerships between government, experts and civil society organisations – often directly involving…
S1E23 Action research and coalition building in Nairobi
“From the design of the project, from the design of the tools, to implementation, to data collection and everything, the community should be at the lead, at the forefront, speaking about their…
S1E22 Politics and informality in Kampala with Peter Kasaija
"Informal settlements in Kampala, and in other cities elsewhere across Africa, they are not homogenous, they're very heterogeneous. The kinds of pressures they face – social, environmental,…
S1E21 Urban reform coalitions: The role of researchers
Urban reform coalitions can play a critical role in building inclusive, sustainable and productive cities. Made up of diverse stakeholders who collaborate to achieve common goals, these coalitions…
S1E20 Unlocking better housing for Lagos
“The city keeps on growing every day. New infrastructure is being brought in every day. This means we can envisage more and more people coming into Lagos needing housing.”With more than an estimated…
S1E19 Strengthening service delivery processes in Kampala
"How can the interest and the commitment of those in charge of this city be galvanised, so that they see service delivery as important as an end in itself? For me, we need first to mobilise…
S1E18 Urban reform coalitions: Kampala with Shuaib Lwasa
ACRC defines inclusive urban reform coalitions as partnerships between government, experts and civil society organisations – often directly involving communities and groups most directly affected by…
S1E17 Urban reform coalitions: Freetown with Joseph Macarthy
ACRC defines inclusive urban reform coalitions as partnerships between government, experts and civil society organisations – often directly involving communities and groups most directly affected by…
S1E16 Urban politics and power in Mogadishu
As the capital and the seat of the Somali government, Mogadishu has undergone a slow process of urban recovery over the course of the past decade. The city is experiencing rapid urbanisation, growing…
S1E15 Urban reform coalitions: Harare with George Masimba
ACRC defines inclusive urban reform coalitions as partnerships between government, experts and civil society organisations – often directly involving communities and groups most directly affected by…
S1E14 Inclusive urban reform coalitions with Diana Mitlin
"We really see these reform coalitions as very key. They're key to nurturing new ideas, they're key to articulating ideas that perhaps are working elsewhere and making sure they're understood within…
S1E13 Household microenterprises with Selina Pasirayi and Rollins Chitika
“This is kind of a hub, if you will, that's bringing in goods and services to the wider group of people in the informal settlements. And you can think about anything that you need in your life, in…
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African Cities has published 32 episodes since March 2022, covering topics in Government, Science.
African Cities is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 41m.
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