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How can knowledge and evidence catalyse urban reform coalitions? 

Join us on Wednesday 13 September from 12:00-13:00 BST, for a webinar exploring the role of researchers in facilitating urban reform, through co-producing knowledge with disadvantaged groups and nurturing dialogue with influential urban actors. 
 
Drawing on their own experiences and lessons learned, Shalini Sinha (WIEGO), Catherine Sutherland (University of KwaZulu-Natal) and Paul Mukwaya (Urban Action Lab, Makerere University) will delve into the challenges and opportunities of coalition-building. The webinar will be moderated by ACRC postdoc Ezana Haddis Weldeghebrael

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Nurturing community resilience in Lilongwe amid multiple crises

Communities in Lilongwe are adopting various coping strategies as they deal with multiple crises, including climate change impacts and the Covid-19 aftermath. Happiness Zidana and Zilire Luka discuss some of the strategies identified through their Covid Collective research.

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Climate change impacts in Harare's informal settlements

A new video produced by Know Your City TV – SDI’s youth collective – explores how climate change is impacting Harare’s informal settlements, sharing findings from the domain team’s research along with first-hand experiences of residents. 

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AFRICAN CITIES PODCAST

ACRC’s Lagos housing domain lead Basirat Oyalowo discusses her research into the Lagos housing value chain with Miriam Maina, exploring what can be done to boost provision and upgrade existing housing in the city. 

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