Research & Publications
Advancing knowledge on infrastructure systems, energy justice, and climate resilience in Africa.
Overview
The Africa Resilient Communities & Infrastructure Lab conducts research at the intersection of climate change, infrastructure systems, and governance, with a focus on advancing equitable and sustainable outcomes for communities across Africa. Our work integrates academic research with applied, policy-relevant analysis to inform decision-making and support community-centered approaches to infrastructure development.
Current Work
Hydropower Communities and Energy Justice
Ongoing research examining the impacts of large-scale hydropower systems on communities through an energy justice lens. This work explores how infrastructure systems, governance structures, and local livelihoods intersect to shape long-term outcomes.
Status: Manuscript under revise and resubmit at a peer-reviewed journal.
Research Areas
Energy Justice & Infrastructure Systems
Examining how energy systems are developed, governed, and experienced across different communities.
Sustainable Water & Energy Infrastructure
Exploring integrated approaches to water and energy systems in the context of climate change.
Climate Resilience & Adaptation
Understanding how infrastructure systems can support communities in adapting to environmental and socio-economic challenges.
Governance & Institutional Systems
Analyzing the role of policy, institutions, and decision-making processes in shaping infrastructure outcomes.
Approach
The Lab employs a mixed-methods and case-based approach, combining:
- Policy and document analysis
- Stakeholder engagement and consultation
- Community-informed perspectives
- Comparative and longitudinal analysis
This approach enables a deeper understanding of how infrastructure systems function in practice and how they can be improved to better serve communities.
Publications
Collaboration
As the Lab continues to grow, this page will feature peer-reviewed publications, policy reports, and working papers emerging from ongoing research and collaborations.
The Lab welcomes collaboration with researchers, academic institutions, and policy organizations interested in advancing research on infrastructure, energy systems, and climate resilience.
