Taxation for development: The impact of the Ebola epidemic on citizen support across West Africa
We explore the impact of the Ebola epidemic on attitudes toward taxation for development in West Africa. Utilising representative surveys…
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Border proximity and attitudes toward free movement in Africa
How does proximity to an international border influence attitudes toward the free movement of people in Africa? Often conceptualised as…
Keeping up with the Dlaminis: Perceived inequalities and satisfaction with democracy in Africa
Does perceived inequality shape how satisfied ordinary Africans are with how democracy is functioning in their countries? I use nationally…
Does local infrastructure determine trust in local government councils?
The relationship between infrastructure and trust in local government is under-researched yet relevant for many countries. This paper examines how…
Explaining the experience of political violence in Nigeria
Violence has been part of Nigeria’s politics since before political independence. While there have been attempts to understand why political…
Keeping tabs? Perceptions of relative deprivation and political trust in Africa
What are the implications of economic inequality for trust in government and state institutions? Political trust performs important functions in…
Remittances and corruption perceptions in Africa
The relationship between remittances and corruption is contested. For some authors, external income endows individuals with financial buffers, which undermine…
Understanding the youth’s perspective: Highlights of Afrobarometer R9 findings
In observation of International Youth Day, Afrobarometer and the Mastercard Foundation hosted a webinar to shed light on critical issues…
The Banknote Controlled Voter Consent
The study contributes to advocacy for increased transparency in how political parties and candidates finance election campaigns in Uganda. It…
Alleged Mismanagement of the personal and payroll system in District Local Governments of Uganda – The Ghosts of Ntungamo
Alliance for Finance Monitoring (ACFIM) teamed up with the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ) to investigate reports of corruption…