Knowledge co-production with George Masimba and Teurai Nyamangara
African Cities6 Jun 2022

Knowledge co-production with George Masimba and Teurai Nyamangara

Collaborations between academia and grassroots organisations are not without tensions and power imbalances. For low-income urban communities, engaging with academics may mean enduring disqualification of their knowledge. Systematic reflection and assessment are key to preventing or reverting this. ACRC’s research approach integrates these notions to build strong, horizontal collaborations with a diverse range of research partners including Slum Dwellers International (SDI). In this episode,...

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Advancing inclusive housing in Lagos

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 ...

14 Aug 202455min

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 Mar 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 Des 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 Nov 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 Sep 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 Aug 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 Jul 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 Jun 202336min

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