ACRC Selects Five African Cities to Advance Urban Development Research Initiatives

The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) has unveiled its latest milestone in urban development research by announcing the selection of five cities to progress to the implementation phase of its groundbreaking initiative. Accra, Ghana; Harare, Zimbabwe; Kampala, Uganda; Lagos, Nigeria; and Nairobi, Kenya have emerged as frontrunners following an extensive foundation phase of research and engagement across 12 cities in recent years. The selection process was meticulous, considering a holistic exploration of city systems, political settlements, and urban development domains. Th...