Unpacking housing challenges in African cities
African Cities17 Joulu 2025

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 – impacting issues around housing demand, supply and justice. ACRC’s housing domain co-leads Alexandre Apsan Frediani and Ola Uduku join Diana Mitlin for a conversation around housing in African cities, drawing on insights from the seven cities studied in their report: Accra, Addis Ababa, Dar es Sa...

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Urban reform coalitions: Foregrounding tacit knowledge with Lalitha Kamath

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 commun...

20 Maalis 202456min

Action research and coalition building in Nairobi

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 issues....

6 Joulu 202329min

Politics and informality in Kampala with Peter Kasaija

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, political,...

21 Marras 202337min

Urban reform coalitions: The role of researchers

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 can...

25 Syys 202351min

Unlocking better housing for Lagos

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 ...

23 Elo 202330min

Strengthening service delivery processes in Kampala

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 citizens."...

26 Heinä 202334min

Urban reform coalitions: Kampala with Shuaib Lwasa

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 t...

12 Kesä 202336min

Urban reform coalitions: Freetown with Joseph Macarthy

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 t...

5 Kesä 202351min

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