APCG Best Dissertation 2022

Winner: Melanie Phillips (UC Berkeley) for her dissertation, "Gendered Gatekeepers: Barriers to Women in Party Controlled Candidate Selection."

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Honorable mention: Alex Dyzenhaus (Cornell University) “The Price of Redistribution: Local Markets and Agriculture in South Africa’s Land Reform Program.”

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Tribute to Nicolas van de Walle

With deep sadness, we share that our esteemed colleague, Nicolas van de Walle (Cornell University), passed away on July 15, 2024. Nic was one of the most highly regarded and accomplished members of our community. In addition to leaving a legacy in the field of African politics, Nic will be remembered as a kind, generous, and dedicated person.

APCG Online Colloquium on July 2nd 2024: Barriers to Democratic Consolidation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Focusing on Ghana, Kenya, and Zambia

APCG Lynne Rienner Best Dissertation Award 2022

Winner: Melanie Phillips (UC Berkeley), for her dissertation, “Gendered Gatekeepers: Barriers to Women in Party-Controlled Candidate Selection.”