Research

NAI’s research is organised into distinct research clusters or research domains, click on each cluster name in the image below to read more. Also see the table below. The current research clusters are:

Conflict ClusterGlobalization ClusterRural ClusterUrban Cluster

Research at NAI

The Nordic Africa Institute is a research institution tasked to undertake and encourage studies on contemporary African or Africa-related issues by scholars in mainly the Nordic and African countries.

The multi-disciplinary focus of its research agenda addresses topical issues within the social sciences. With its research activities pursuing close interaction between Nordic and African scholars, the Institute seeks to enhance international collaboration and aims to contribute towards and stimulate academic as well as informed public debate.

Clusters with current sub-themes

Agrarian change

Globalization, trade
& regional integration

 Conflict, security and
democratic transformation		 Urban dynamics
       
Biofuel expansion Migration, diaspora
and development		 Indian Ocean Rim Poverty and social
conflicts
Resource managment
and livelihoods		 EU-Africa
Relations/regional
integration

Conflict and state
building in the Horn of
Africa

 Urban infrastructure
and services
Water, society and culture Social Policy Gender and Conflict Urban informality
Religion and pastoralists Poverty/inequality/
social exclusion		 Democratic governance
and accountablility		 Urban modernities
and planning rationale
Rural and agrarian
change		 Emerging Powers Land rights and
citizenship		 Urban governance

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Publications

Many publications from the Nordic Africa Institute are now available for free download from the Swedish Academic Archive On-line “DiVA” - a publishing system for research and student theses and a digital archive for long-term preservation of publications. Click here to search NAI's publications in DiVA.

Researchers with external funding

Researchers with external funding are welcome to apply for an employment at the Institute. Your research must fit in one of NAI's clusters. Read more here.

Policy-related publications series

Policy Notes: Brief, easily accessible research information on themes such as conflict and trade. Here is a complete list of Policy Notes published 2007-2011 (pdf).
 Policy Dialogue: Short reports on policy relevant issues aiming to inform the public debate and to generate input in the sphere of policymaking.
Order or download under Publications.