Emma Elfversson
Associate prof, PoliSci, Uppsala University. Focus on urban contestation, urbanisation, postwar cities, local peacemaking & ethnic politics. Qual & quant. Environmentalist, feminist, pacifist (hippie basically). Background pic: art by Muramuzi JohnBosco
- How does rapid urban growth affect the risk of electoral violence in African cities? In a new article (open access in World Development), I find that cities growing more rapidly were at higher risk of electoral violence. doi.org/10.1016/j.wo... (1/9)
- While urbanization holds a strong potential for progress and democracy-enhancement, rapid urban growth can also sharpen political competition and intensify urban grievances. I argue this can incentivise and enable political leaders to use violence to shape election outcomes. (2/9)
- Which cities become arenas for violent contestation after war? Me and @rokon-uddin.bsky.social study this question in a newly published article in @intlinteractions.bsky.social. A key takeaway: Postwar urban violence is not just a continuation of war. doi.org/10.1080/0305... (1/5)
- Using cross-case and micro-level data, we study how both levels and dynamics of violence change from war to postwar. We analyse a dataset covering postwar cities around the world, as well as novel micro-level data from five cities to study the dynamics of violence in more depth. (2/5)
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- Agenda 2030 is being systematically deprioritized by the Swedish government, with harmful consequences both for global development and Swedish security. Debate article by me, Jesper Sundewall, Janet Vähämäki and Petra Tötterman Andorff, on behalf of SweDev and CONCORD Sweden (in Swedish).
- No universal cure for the growing pains of African cities, me, @krishogl.bsky.social, Angela Muvumba Sellström & Camille Pellerin conclude in this recent NAI blog post. It summarizes research within our Urban dilemma project (funded by the discontinued VR Uforsk grant). nai.uu.se/stories-and-...
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- How have the cuts in funding affected development researchers? SweDev surveyed 200 researchers and practitioners, and responses indicate significant impacts in research foci and collaborations. Read the report here: swedev.dev/report-the-c... #polisky #conflictsky
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- Recently, me, @krishogl.bsky.social , Patrick Mutahi and Benard Okasi conducted a survey in two low-income areas of Nairobi to understand security challenges and conflict management strategies of residents. Key findings summarized in this report: chrips.or.ke/publications... #polisky #conflictsky
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- Come join us for a stimulating poli sci movie night!
- In this blog, @krishogl.bsky.social and I summarize our recent study (with @hathaonguyen.bsky.social) on the urban-rural divide in police (mis)trust in Kenya. We discuss why we see lower trust among urban residents, and implications for ongoing police reform. #polisky #conflictsky
- Our special issue on violence and peace in contested cities is now published in full by Peacebuilding. Do check it out - a tremendous collection of empirically grounded, theory-developing work, covering cities from around the world! www.tandfonline.com/toc/rpcb20/1...
- POV: When you are doing the last grading and feel you are on top of things ahead of Christmas, and get a reminder about the two reviews you promised to do which are due on 28th December
- Great opportunity to do a PhD at my department! We are a broad camp of political scientists & development researchers, with strong competence in both political theory, qualitative, and quantitative research.
- Come work with us! We are hiring at least three new PhD students, fully funded. www.statsvet.uu.se/education/ph...
- New article exploring the spatial legacies and transformations of violence in postwar cities, specifically focusing on Belfast, by Brendan Murtagh, @ivangusic.bsky.social, @marietheresemeye.bsky.social and myself (open access): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #polisky #conflictsky
- Mycket bra av Oskar MacGregor (i senaste Curie) om alltför legalistisk etikprövning: "Så funkar inte etiken. Den, liksom filosofin generellt, präglas mer av att man ställer stora och viktiga frågor än att man kommer fram till entydiga svar med tillräcklig konsensus för att anse debatten avslutad."
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- Me and @krishogl.bsky.social are in Nairobi, discussing initial results from a survey and had a chance to get a pic with the implementing team spearheaded by Patrick Mutahi and Benard Okasi! The survey covers two low-income areas and highlights security challenges of residents. #polisky #afripolsky
- Under det senaste året har finansieringen av utvecklingsforskning - forskning om utmaningar som fattigdom, migration, krig och klimatförändring - drabbats av kraftiga nedskärningar. Sverige behöver en ny strategi, skriver jag och 16 andra forskare i nätverket SweDev: omvarlden.se/opinion/deba...
- Reposted by Emma ElfverssonThis form was created to facilitate the sharing of invitation codes for "Global South" scholars who may not have the same network privileges as scholars in the "Global North". Scholars who are geographically located in the "Global South" will be given priority. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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- Next week I will take part in this intriguing virtual panel discussion headed by Antônio Sampaio. Check it out if you are interested in urban insecurity, organised crime, and cities as sites of political contestation! oc24.heysummit.com/talks/3A/
- My department is hiring! One or more Associate Senior Lecturers in Political Science. A great opportunity to join a diverse and welcoming community of political scientists, with great work conditions, Uppsala Uni, Sweden. Application deadline 15 November. Read more: www.jobb.uu.se/details/?pos...
- Why does Kenya want to lead a police mission in Haiti and what are the prospects of success? Me, @krishogl.bsky.social and Patrick Mutahi summarize our take based on our research on police in Kenya in this blog post: urbanviolence.org/why-kenya-wa... #polisky #conflictsky
