African Cities
Interviews, insights and in-depth discussions on urban development in Africa, from the African Cities Research Consortium.
Podcasting since 2022 • 27 episodes
African Cities
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Lessons in resilience from the Maiduguri floods
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 city’s two...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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21:47
Politics and progress in Accra with Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai
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 events....
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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41:35
Advancing inclusive housing in Lagos
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 than...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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55:05
Urban reform coalitions: Foregrounding tacit knowledge with Lalitha Kamath
“No textbook can tell you how to do this.”ACRC defines inclusive urban reform coalitions as partnerships between government, exper...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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56:35
Action research and coalition building in Nairobi
“From the design of the project, from the design of the tools, to implementation, to data collection and everything, the community should be at the lead, at the forefront, speaking about their issues.”ACRC research in Nairobi has...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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29:50