CEFAVELA

The Center for Favela Studies (CEFAVELA) is a specialized research center dedicated to the study of favelas and the urban, social, and economic transformations associated with them. The center is hosted by the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) in Brazil and is supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). CEFAVELA conducts interdisciplinary research on urban development, economics, regional planning, infrastructure, and digital transformation in favelas. It also trains researchers, develops research databases, and promotes collaboration among universities, research institutions, and local communities to support evidence-based public policies and innovative solutions to urban and social challenges.