UrbesLab

Urbes Lab is a Peruvian research initiative focused on generating evidence to influence public policy, support social transformation, and encourage innovation in academia. Its work is grounded in the belief that research is not neutral: knowledge can shape debates about cities and should make room for a plurality of voices. The organization emphasizes intellectual autonomy, collaboration, dialogue, and recognition of knowledge developed through everyday practices and collective action.

Urbes Lab advocates for critical, open, and context-sensitive social science, guided by an ethic of care and perspectives from the Global South. Its approach examines structural inequalities and supports efforts to build cities that are more just, livable, and inclusive. The lab shares its work through research projects, publications, and events, including its CIUR activities. It also offers services in consulting and training, connecting research with practical needs. Through these activities, Urbes Lab brings together academic inquiry and diverse forms of knowledge to contribute to public discussion and urban change in Peru.