Advancing knowledge through transdisciplinary research for sustainable urban development
Research on climate adaptation strategies, urban resilience, and sustainable environmental practices in African cities.
Understanding informal settlements, settlement upgrading, and community-led development initiatives.
Evidence-based urban planning research focusing on sustainable development and territorial planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Urban food security, agricultural value chains, and sustainable food systems in rapidly urbanizing regions.
Generating data and evidence to address critical information gaps in urban planning and policy-making.
Bridging research and policy through actionable insights for government and development partners.
CURP employs a transdisciplinary research approach that brings together diverse perspectives from urban planning, environmental science, social sciences, and policy studies. Our research methodology emphasizes:
Collaborative research with communities, ensuring local voices and knowledge inform our work.
Research designed to inform policy decisions and contribute to sustainable development goals.
Partnerships with leading institutions globally to advance research excellence.
Rigorous data collection and analysis to generate actionable insights.
CURP is currently engaged in multiple research initiatives addressing critical urban development challenges. Visit our Projects page to learn more about our ongoing work.
Our research contributes to policy development, capacity building, and sustainable urban transformation across Zambia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Through partnerships with government, civil society, and international organizations, CURP research informs decision-making and drives positive change.
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Get in touch to learn more about our research, collaborate on projects, or discuss partnership opportunities
Address
Centre for Urban Research and Planning
University of Zambia
Great East Road Campus
P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone
+260 211 293 579
info@curp.unza.zm
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed