Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa

23/12/2024

FLIA wishes you happy holidays and best wishes for 2025!

We look forward to all the exciting events and impactful work that lie ahead.

Stay updated with all of the work in the Institute
➡️ https://lse.ac.uk/africa

29/08/2024

Professor Leigh Gardner, a leading expert in Economic History at LSE, delves into Africa's economic and financial history from the nineteenth to twentieth centuries. Her research emphasizes Africa’s integration into the global economy and its historical financial dynamics.

Check out her curated reading list to deepen your understanding of these critical connections and historical insights ⬇️

Reading list on economic history by African authors

22/08/2024

Elizabeth Ngutuku, a researcher at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa and the Centre for Public Authority and International Development, brings over 20 years of experience in children and youth development in Eastern Africa.

Her interdisciplinary research delves into how young people's voices and lived experiences intersect with policy and practice, highlighting the complexities of representation and impact.

Read more about her ⬇️

Q&A with Elizabeth Ngutuku

19/08/2024

Meet S.M. Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Gender, Rights, and Human Rights and Director of the MSc Gender (Rights and Human Rights) at LSE. 📚✨

Rodriguez is a scholar-activist committed to anti-violence in their community and research, their research joins anti-carceral, Black, and trans feminist approaches to interrogate s*x as a political projection unto the body and as an action, especially as related to criminal law and “correctional” practices.

Read more ⬇️

Reading list on Q***r African Studies by S.M. Rodriguez

15/08/2024

Discover the Insights of Professor David Luke: Expert in African Trade Policy

Meet Professor David Luke, a distinguished figure in African trade policy and strategic director at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa. With decades of experience in policy advisory, research management, and capacity development, he has been a pivotal force in shaping trade negotiations and partnerships across Africa.

Curious about his work? Check out his top five must-read publications on trade to gain valuable insights into African trade policy and its impact on the global stage ⬇️

Reading list on Trade

09/08/2024

🌍 Philip Ademola Olayoku: Leading the Way in Transitional Justice ✨

Discover the impactful work of Dr. Philip Ademola Olayoku, a prominent expert in Peace and Conflict Studies with a doctorate from the University of Ibadan. As the founder and coordinator of the West African Transitional Justice Centre and Chair of Marcel Advisory, Olayoku is at the forefront of advancing transitional justice in West Africa.

His expertise extends to consulting on media and terrorism projects for the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development and contributing to the development of case studies for Médecins Sans Frontières.

With research interests spanning transitional justice, security studies, ethnicity, and digital power dynamics, Olayoku's work is crucial in understanding and addressing complex global issues.

Explore his contributions and insights through his extensive policy and research publications ⬇️
https://www.lse.ac.uk/africa/Hub-for-African-Thought/Reading-Lists/Transitional-Justice

06/08/2024

As part of the "Highlighting African Initiatives", we're featuring the amazing work of Haja Isatu Bah, the founder of Uman4Uman a social venture that focuses on addressing the issue of period poverty among young girls.

"Our mission addresses the cycle of poverty among young girls by providing local, affordable, reusable, accessible, healthy and sustainable sanitary pads, and our vision is to participate in the creation of a world where every Sierra Leonean girl gain access to sustainable sanitary pads and proper menstrual health education."- Haja Isatu Bah

Explore their work here ⤵️
https://www.instagram.com/uman4uman/?hl=en

05/08/2024

📖Read about Robtel Neajai Pailey: Citizenship and Development Expert

Meet Robtel Neajai Pailey, a distinguished Liberian academic, activist, and author with over 20 years of experience across Africa, Europe, and North America.

📚Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in International Social and Public Policy at LSE, Pailey’s insights into citizenship and development are reshaping our understanding of political and economic belonging. Her latest book, Development, (Dual) Citizenship and Its Discontents in Africa: The Political Economy of Belonging to Liberia, dives deep into the complexities of identity and development in Liberia.

Read the Q&A with Robtel Neajai Pailey⬇️

Q&A with Robtel Neajai Pailey

01/08/2024

📚 Why History Matters: Professor Hakim Adi 🌍

Professor Hakim Adi, a trailblazing historian, made history in 2015 as the first historian of African heritage to become a professor of history in Britain. His groundbreaking work includes launching the world’s first online MRes in the History of Africa and the African Diaspora in 2018, which has trained numerous students, including six PhD researchers.

Adi co-founded the History Matters initiative and established the Young Historians Project, advocating for the study of history. His recent books, such as Pan-Africanism and Communism and Africa and Caribbean People in Britain, highlight his critical contributions to our understanding of African and Caribbean histories.

Explore his impactful work and see why history truly matters ⬇️

Q&A with Hakim Adi

30/07/2024

📚 Dive into the World of Akosua Adomako Ampofo 🌍

Discover the impactful work of Akosua Adomako Ampofo, a leading voice in African and Gender Studies. As a Professor at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, and President of the African Studies Association of Africa, her expertise is shaping critical conversations on gender and activism.

Her recent book, Producing Inclusive Feminist Knowledge: Positionalities and Discourses in the Global South, delves into the intersections of gender, power, and knowledge, offering fresh perspectives on feminist scholarship. Her work extends globally, making significant contributions to our understanding of gender and masculinity in diverse contexts.

Explore her profile to learn more about her pioneering research and insights⬇️

Q&A with Akosua Adomako Ampofo

26/07/2024

📖Read about Frantz Fanon: The Psychiatrist of Decolonialism

From the vibrant island of Martinique to the heart of revolutionary Algeria, Frantz Fanon left an indelible mark on our understanding of colonialism and the struggle for liberation.

Born a French citizen, Fanon served in WWII before honing his expertise in psychiatry in Lyon. His journey led him to Algeria in 1953, where he witnessed and actively participated in the Algerian Revolution against French colonial rule.

Read more ⬇️

Exploring the legacy of Frantz Fanon

25/07/2024

We're excited to announce the release of The Special Issue on Development Practice, Power, and Public Authority by FLIA and CPAID researchers!

📚 This collection delves deep into how the dynamics of public authority shape development and humanitarian efforts. With research spanning multiple countries, the articles cover:

🔹 Crisis situations and everyday governance
🔹 Conceptual frameworks for understanding power dynamics
🔹 The roles of exclusion, coercion, and violence in governance

📖 Dive in and explore how power influences the very foundations of public authority and what it means for development practice worldwide.

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Read the special issue ⬇
https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/journal-issue/special-issue-development-practice-power-and-public-authority