Award of African Cities Research Contract to The University of Manchester
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of African Cities Research Contract to The University of Manchester
Awarded 30 Sep 2020
Awarded30 Sep 2020
Value£32,101,144.00
SupplierThe University of Manchester
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1mo ago6y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2020Expired 29 Sept 2026
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office awarded a contract to The University of Manchester for a research programme aimed at producing new knowledge and evidence on African 'cities as systems' to inform the development of and investment in more effective economic development and poverty reduction policies and programmes in African cities, in collaboration with FCDO and its partners.
The contract value is £32,101,144.
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