🌆 Key principles for urban reform coalitions that work

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Key principles for urban reform coalitions that work

ACRC hosted a three-day conference in Manchester in June, focusing on the role of reform coalitions for equitable, inclusive and sustainable urban outcomes. We were delighted to welcome academics and practitioners from the global South and global North to share their experiences of working with urban reform coalitions. PhD researchers Anifat Ibrahim and Mindy Park recap the proceedings in this blog post.

Covid-19 pandemic experiences in Kampala's informal settlements

Viola Nuwahereza, Hakimu Sseviiri and Paul Mukwaya reflect on their Covid Collective research into the multidimensional effects of the pandemic in Kampala's informal settlements and the adaptive strategies adopted by residents and workers.

What makes urban life worth living?

Elizabeth Dessie reflects on discussions and interactions from the “What makes urban life worth living? (Re)evaluating the value of urban life” workshop, hosted in May 2023 by Dinamia’CET (ISCTE-IUL) and the Urban Transitions Hub (ICS-ULisboa) in Lisbon, Portugal.

AFRICAN CITIES PODCAST

ACRC researchers Badru Bukenya and Buyana Kareem join Junior Alves Sebbanja for a conversation about service provision in Kampala, discussing the systemic and political challenges underpinning it.

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