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Empowering the African City Builders of Tomorrow

The AUL is a research center at the African School of Economics-Zanzibar focused on rapid urbanization across Africa.

Launching the Africa Urban Lab

We’re excited to launch the Africa Urban Lab! Read about the vision and motivation behind the AUL in our founding essay.

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Applications are now open for Cohort 2025-2026!

Apply now for a chance to join the 2025-2026 Cohort. Scholarships are available!

Admissions deadline: August 1st, 2025.

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Recent Publications

April 1, 2025

Innovative Urban Governance

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March 25, 2025

Urbanization & Industrialization

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March 19, 2025

Cities, Culture & Technology

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