The urban system — demographics and economics
How urban systems evolve and transform over time — comparing the trajectories of mega-cities, corridors, smaller cities, towns and rural areas.
Research
Research Themes
The questions the Chair investigates across African city-region economies, from spatial structure to inclusive growth.
The broad purpose of the CCRE research agenda is to improve knowledge, evidence and public understanding of the determinants of urban prosperity and the obstacles faced, in order to strengthen key urban institutions, policies and practices. The research programme is currently arranged around five interrelated strands of work.
What we study
See related outputs Our five themes
Economic sectors in space
The leading tradeable sectors, firms and occupations whose performance drives the growth and decline of cities and towns.
Dynamic places
A spatial lens on why some urban environments are more conducive to enterprise, investment and tradable production than others.
Strategic urban assets
How effectively distinctive assets — ports, energy, water, transport, business districts — are embedded in and serve the local economy.
Housing and Human Settlements
Housing as part of the real economy — land markets, social and affordable housing, and small-scale rental supply.