Symposium to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 5th Pan-African Congress in Manchester
On 17th October, the Global Development Institute held a day-long symposium to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 5th Pan-African Congress which was held in Manchester. Organised by its Africa Research Group, the event brought together researchers to discuss ‘75...
Overcrowding, not density, makes cities more vulnerable to Covid-19
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...