Welcome to the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus-East Africa Research Network (LEARN), an international multidisciplinary community committed to fostering collaboration and driving impactful research on urban issues. At LEARN, we believe that research thrives on collaboration, bringing together academics, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society organizations drawn from Europe and Eastern Africa
Urban Resilience
Our research focus on urban resilience is premised on the need for systems approach to urban resilience building in Eastern Africa and beyond…
Cities and Climate Change
The network explores the integration of innovative and climate-smart strategies and actions into urban developmental processes…
Informality
LEARN seeks to contribute to positive framings of informality by deconstructing normative connotations and perceptions surrounding informality within Eastern African cities.
Art, Culture and Heritage
By delving deep into the nexus of art, culture, and heritage we aim to unearth valuable insights that not only shed light on the East Africa’s unique…
Digitalisation
At the forefront of this transformation is a convergence of technology and urban living, reshaping the way we inhabit, interact with, and envision our cities.