African Studies Association of the UK Conference.
Over eight hundred delegates, from every continent but mostly from Africa, assembled at the University of Birmingham earlier in September … More African Studies Association of the UK Conference.
All articles by RGatfield
A PhD journey: Case of Almajiranci in Northern Nigeria
My research has been a complex study of the Almajiranci system of northern Nigeria, challenging its portrayal and subsequent vilification … More A PhD journey: Case of Almajiranci in Northern Nigeria
From Trinkets to Tradition
Zulu beadwork is a well documented aspect of the material culture of black South Africans, particularly since the early 19th … More From Trinkets to Tradition
The birth of Boko Haram and its path to violence
Boko Haram started as an isolationist movement in 2002 and little was known about the group. However, the group became … More The birth of Boko Haram and its path to violence
Recycling architecture in Nigeria
Architecture can be viewed as a life form. It is birthed, lives for a period of time, experiences revitalisation through … More Recycling architecture in Nigeria
Insurgent planning and quality housing delivery in Benin City
This process of housing provision draws on non-state interventions to shape and plan Nigeria’s cities, and could be considered an … More Insurgent planning and quality housing delivery in Benin City
Potential for agricultural insurance in developing countries
Agriculture is inherently a risky business and farmers face a variety of production and market related risks. The prevalence of … More Potential for agricultural insurance in developing countries
Transparency and Aidnography in Tourism interventions
This presentation provided insights from living and working in the interconnected expert world of international development in Africa and my … More Transparency and Aidnography in Tourism interventions