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About Us

The Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) is a globally connected research institution based in Freetown. Dedicated to addressing urban development challenges, we focus on improving the well-being of residents in informal settlements and strengthening urban research and policy in Sierra Leone.

Our Research Areas

Urban livelihoods & the city economy

Urban vulnerability, resilience & climate change

Urban health & well-being

Land & housing
 

Urban mobility & transport

Urban infrastructure & services

Urban agriculture & food security

Youth capabilities & civic engagement

Fragility, violence & safety

​Explore our Open Access Book

Freely available to all, Urban Transformations in Sierra Leone: Knowledge Co-production and Partnerships for a Just City shares a decade of SLURC’s groundbreaking work co-producing knowledge and partnerships that place communities at the heart of city-making.

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Meet Our Partners & Donors

Discover the organisations and supporters whose collaboration and generosity drive SLURC’s mission for inclusive, community-led urban change.

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Address

17a Hill Cot Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Contact

+232 79 684818

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