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Daniel Wigmore-Shepherd

Daniel Wigmore-Shepherd recently completed his doctorate at the University of Sussex and has managed the ACPED project since its inception

African leaders are often involved in difficult, dangerous and costly games of “elite management” at the most senior political levels. (Graphic: John McCnn/M&G)
AFRICA

Inclusive cabinets don’t improve governance or reduce conflict

Research on 3 916 ministers in 23 African countries shows that cabinets are representative and that leaders select members to reduce internal threats from challengers

  • Clionadh Raleigh
  • Daniel Wigmore-Shepherd
6 min read