“Local government” is a broad concept based on a common understanding of an administration responsible for representing the interests of citizens and enterprises located in a specific geographic area within…

The adage “what gets measured, gets managed” has never been more relevant to Africa’s development. Across the continent, data infrastructure remains underdeveloped compared to other regions, and sub-national data on…

Henry, a young man from Nairobi’s sprawling Kibera slum, wakes up each morning to navigate muddy, congested alleys illuminated only by the faint glow of streetlights that rarely work. His…

The development of smart cities – urban environments where traditional networks and services are made more efficient using digital solutions to benefit residents and businesses – is gradually taking hold…