Looking forward to the next decade, I propose that more grants be awarded to African scholars to research topical issues that will positively impact Africans and Africa.
APN@10
Combining Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences: Developing a Critical Mindset
The funding I received from the APN provided the resources for fieldwork in Cameroon and broadened opportunities for professional development and networking. It also afforded me the opportunity to collect data that will be useful for my career as a researcher.
APN@10
Building a Transformative Network: How APN Is Bridging the Gap between African Scholars
In my view, the most important achievement of APN has been its role in opening the door to opportunities for networking.
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APN@10
Combining Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences: Developing a Critical Mindset
by Doreen Nchang
The funding I received from the APN provided the resources for fieldwork in Cameroon and broadened opportunities for professional development and networking. It also afforded me the opportunity to collect data that will be useful for my career as a researcher.
APN@10
Building a Transformative Network: How APN Is Bridging the Gap between African Scholars
by Mohammed Masbah
In my view, the most important achievement of APN has been its role in opening the door to opportunities for networking.
APN@10
Bridging Humanities and Social Science Research in Africa: My APN Experience
by Eve Nabulya
The APN award has enabled me to navigate the fuzzy boundary between the humanities and social science research and has greatly impacted my career.
APN Grants and Fellowships
Introducing the African Peacebuilding Network’s and Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa’s 2022 Fellows
by African Peacebuilding Network
The African Peacebuilding Network has awarded 18 Individual Research Fellowships and 1 Collaborative Working Group Fellowship to scholars who will conduct field-based research to enrich knowledge and practice in the field of peacebuilding in Africa. The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program has awarded 42 fellowships across its 3 competitions, supporting students and early-career […]
Ghana
Muslim Women’s Marital and Citizenship Rights in Ghana
by Fulera Issaka-Toure
Consequently, the question of Muslim women’s marital and citizenship rights is complex. Whichever form of marriage Muslim women choose has its own pros and cons, especially when conflicts arise.
Democracy, Development and Governance
Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Understanding the Current Challenges
by Tope Shola Akinyetun
The return of multiparty democracy, which followed the end of the Cold War is once again experiencing a decline.
Conflict
Changing Dynamics of Conflict and Peacebuilding Among Farmer-Herder Communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Region