Community-led planning and transformation with Charity Mumbi and Jane Wairutu
"It's not our data as SDI, it's not ACRC data, it's not their data. It's the community's data. So you have to have that understanding that, at the end of the day, it has to benefit the community." In...
14 Des 202228min
Migration, politics and urban governance in Lagos
"Lagos is a city of migrants… migrants are shaping the city in ways that are evolving per day. We are where we are now as a city through the action of migrants. And, more recently, we find that the ac...
6 Des 202242min
Africa's urbanisation dynamics with Philipp Heinrigs
What opportunities does urbanisation present for people living in African cities? How much does it really contribute to the economy? And what wider advantages can it have for rural dwellers? In our l...
30 Nov 202241min
Community-led research with Eva Muchiri and Nicera Wanjiru
"A project comes, a project leaves. The community will always remain. But now, what do you leave in that community?" In this episode, Miriam Maina talks to Eva Muchiri and Nicera Wanjiru from Muungan...
18 Nov 202247min
Navigating Freetown's housing challenges
What is ACRC’s research in Freetown all about? How does housing connect with land, youth employment and the rising costs of imported materials? How do political systems both help and hinder meaningful...
10 Nov 202257min
Energy and infrastructure with Amani Abou-Zeid
In this episode, Amani Abou-Zeid – African Union Commissioner in charge of infrastructure, energy and ICT – talks to ACRC's city of systems lead Seth Schindler about energy security and infrastructura...
28 Okt 202240min
Decolonising knowledge with Ola Uduku and Martin Atela
Since the start of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), we’ve been interested in trying to create more equitable partnerships and processes through the process. The rupture of the Covid-19 p...
29 Sep 202221min
Gender equity with Rachel Tolhurst
Despite gender equality policies at the national level in many African countries, there are persistent gender-based disparities, inequalities and exclusions faced by many women, particularly among low...
10 Aug 202241min
