urban poverty

What role can researchers play in driving urban reform?

Sep 15, 2023 | Commentary, News

ACRC’s theory of change identifies coalition-building among diverse stakeholders as a key factor enabling inclusive urban reform – particularly by actively involving organised disadvantaged groups. We define urban reform coalitions as groups of diverse stakeholders –...

Webinar: How can knowledge and evidence catalyse urban reform coalitions?

Aug 24, 2023 | News

Date: Wednesday 13 September 2023 Time: 12:00-13:00 BST Register: bit.ly/ACRCwebinarSept23 Summary: Urban reform coalitions can play a critical role in building inclusive, sustainable and productive cities. Made up of diverse stakeholders who collaborate to achieve...

Key principles for urban reform coalitions that work

Jul 27, 2023 | News

By Anifat Ibrahim and Mindy Park All roads led to The University of Manchester in June as the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) hosted a conference on “The role of reform coalitions for equitable, inclusive and sustainable urban outcomes”, 13–15 June 2023. The...

What are the political factors underpinning urban reform in African cities?

Aug 2, 2022 | Commentary, News

By Abdifatah Ismael Tahir Amid environmental disasters, dwindling resources, population growth and protracted conflicts, the social, economic and spatial reorganisation of cities is more imperative than ever. This year’s Development Studies Association...

ACRC at the DSA Conference: The political economy of urban reform in Africa

Jun 21, 2022 | News

The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) is convening a panel at the upcoming Development Studies Association (DSA) Conference on Wednesday 6 July: The political economy of urban reform in Africa: From analysis to action. It will showcase new work that uses a...

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