PAPER | The contribution of reform coalitions to inclusion and equity: Lessons from urban social movements

In a new open access paper in Area Development and Policy, Diana Mitlin explores how coalitions can support inclusive and equitable urban change.

PODCAST | Inclusive urban reform coalitions

Diana Mitlin talks to Ezana Haddis Weldeghebrael about her new paper, experiences of working with coalitions in Africa and Asia, and the future of the urban reform agenda in African cities.

Can identifying “priority complex problems” catalyse urban reform?

We're working to identify priority complex problems (PCPs) in our focus cities and build a portfolio of different PCP interventions, in an effort to catalyse research-informed reforms.

Unpacking ACRC’s approach to research uptake

What is research uptake? And how is it being foregrounded in the ACRC research process? ICLEI Africa has produced an explainer video series aimed at demystifying this essential aspect of our approach.

Our podcast features interviews, insights and in-depth discussions on urban development in Africa.

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Maiduguri researchers appeared on a number of radio and television stations to talk about ACRC’s approach to identifying and addressing urban development challenges in the city.

Tanzanian newspaper The Guardian reported on policy recommendations to improve housing provision from a recent stakeholder meeting in Dar es Salaam.

Nigerian newspaper The Guardian interviewed Lagos researchers about ways to address insecurity in the city, along with reforming transport and energy systems.

Lagos researcher Basirat Oyalowo featured in a Rethinking Lagos radio interview, talking about health challenges in the city and how they intersect with other systemic issues.

Environment & Urbanization Better Cities Day
Thursday 16 March | 11:00-16:15 GMT
This hybrid event will bring together researchers, policy influencers and practitioners to discuss and share insights on current and future trends in urban development. Diana Mitlin will deliver the closing keynote.