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Community knowledge with Beth Chitekwe-Biti and Diana Mitlin

October 12, 2026 · 36 min

Communities are experts in their own lives. They understand the challenges, opportunities and political realities they face every day in ways that outside researchers might struggle to uncover. So how can communities work with academics…
Cross-city learning with Jack Makau and Temilade Sesan

July 16, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

“When we talk about exchanges, we are not saying one city go to another city to learn. It is one city going to another city to participate in something that is happening there. So there's no workshop style learning. It is just come and…
Building community-driven WASH solutions in Lagos

May 8, 2026 · 42 min

“Sustainability for us would mean leaving behind capability and capacities, not dependency.” In the informal settlement of Okerube in Lagos, the community faces significant challenges in accessing clean water and sanitation, which…
Urban markets, informality and climate resilience in Harare

April 15, 2026 · 40 min

“I think one of the most important aspects that has come out of this space is creating that enabling environment where communities can interact with the state without necessarily throwing accusations at each other.” In this episode, Chris…
Unpacking housing challenges in African cities

December 17, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

The housing challenge in African cities is far from consistent. With differing historical, sociopolitical and economic contexts, cities are seeing urbanisation play out along differing trajectories – impacting issues around housing demand…

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Fortifying food systems in Lagos

October 9, 2025 · 48 min

As in many cities worldwide, food production and management in Lagos is hugely complex – involving many different actors, shaped by various political dynamics and deeply intertwined with many other urban systems. With around 80% of food…
Understanding urban property tax with Samuel B Biitir

May 16, 2025 · 31 min

As urbanisation accelerates across Africa, cities are under growing pressure to deliver essential infrastructure and public services – such as water, sanitation, drainage and electricity. Yet this expanding responsibility is unfolding in a…
Action research spotlight: Healthy school meals in Nairobi

March 17, 2025 · 32 min

School feeding programmes are a vital safety net for vulnerable children, providing them with healthy and nutritious meals that they might otherwise miss out on. Such initiatives are not new and have run in Kenya in different forms for…
Why do land brokers matter in African cities?

January 10, 2025 · 52 min

Recently published ACRC research, exploring land and connectivity in African cities, found “land brokers” to be significant players within urban land markets. In Mogadishu, Somalia and Kampala, Uganda in particular, the research found that…
Lessons in resilience from the Maiduguri floods

October 18, 2024 · 22 min

On Tuesday 10 September 2024, Maiduguri city residents woke up to an unparalleled natural disaster: flooding that severely damaged over half of the city and resulted in the significant loss of lives. The five bridges that connect the…
Politics and progress in Accra with Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai

October 9, 2024 · 42 min

Accra is home to around 5 million people and plays a crucial role in Ghana’s national political landscape. Located on the coast of West Africa, development trajectories of the city are significantly influenced by national and global…
Advancing inclusive housing in Lagos

August 14, 2024 · 55 min

Two thirds of people living in Lagos reside in informal settlements, often in flood-prone areas and with limited access to basic services. As more and more people move into the city, the already high population density is rising. With more…