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Citing Africa

LSE Film and Audio Team

The Citing Africa podcast investigates the decline of Africa-based contributions in top international academic journals, provides practical guidance to young scholars seeking to publish their own work and takes a critical look at the wider context.

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#10 | An Interview with Professor Thandika Mkandawire...

Citing Africa ·

2020/04/02

Contributor(s): Professor Thandika Mkandawire and Dr Laura Mann | Thandika Mkandawire talks to Laura Mann about the impact of structural adjustment on African knowledge and economics, the role of CODESRiA in strengthening the autonomy of Africa-based research, and the ideas that have shaped and guided his prestigious career.

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57:37

#10 | An Interview with Professor Thandika Mkandawire...

Citing Africa ·

2020/04/02

Contributor(s): Professor Thandika Mkandawire and Dr Laura Mann

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36:52

#9 | Increasing the representation of Africa-based...

Citing Africa ·

2019/10/11

Contributor(s): Ryan Briggs, Christine Feak, Henrike Florusbosch, Felix Mukwiza Ndahinda, Andy Nobes

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00:36:52

#9 | Increasing the representation of Africa-based...

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2019/10/11

Contributor(s): Ryan Briggs, Christine Feak, Henrike Florusbosch, Felix Mukwiza Ndahinda, Andy Nobes, Naomi Pendle | The final episode explores current efforts to increase the representation of Africa-based authors in international journals and what more can be done. We address the importance of publishing in these journals for career opportunities, and what declining rates of acceptance for Africa-based academics means for scholarship from the continent.

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00:35:52

#8 | The funding environment for African institutions

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2019/08/19

Contributor(s): Divine Fuh, Cyril Obi, James Smith | In this episode we assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current funding environment for social science research in Africa and for Africa-based scholars. Speaking to leading funders about their experiences, we ask where investment to higher education institutions comes from, where opportunities exist, and how knowledge infrastructure can be built.

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35:52

#8 | The funding environment for African institutions

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2019/08/19

Contributor(s): Divine Fuh, Cyril Obi, James Smith

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00:32:08

#7 | Dealing with rejection in academia

Citing Africa ·

2019/06/14

Contributor(s): Laura Mann, Nwando Achebe, Tinashe Nyamunda, Leonard Wantchekon, Tin Hinane El Kadi | Criticism and rejection are part of the scholarly experience. Episode 7 gives practical advice on how to deal with feedback from editors and reviewers, as well as tips on how to improve your work. Senior scholars share stories of their own setbacks, inspiring younger researchers who work on Africa to engage with the taboo conversations around 'Revise and Resubmit' and 'Rejection'.

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32:08

#7 | Dealing with rejection in academia

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2019/06/14

Contributor(s): Dr Laura Mann, Nwando Achebe, Tinashe Nyamunda, Professor Leonard Wantchekon, Tin Hinane El Kadi

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00:26:21

#6 | Identifying the right journal for your work

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2019/05/29

Contributor(s): Mjiba Frehiwot, Laura Mann, Tom Odhiambo, Tin Hinane El Kadi, Gabriel Botchwey, Kwasi Obiri-Danso, Caroline Kihato, Lindsay Whitfield, Nwando Achebe | In this episode we provide practical advice for young academics embarking on the process of getting their first work published. We will share tips from leading journal editors and scholars on how to identify the most appropriate journal for your work, and examine the underlying incentives that shape academics’ choices about how they

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26:21

#6 | Identifying the right journal for your work

Citing Africa ·

2019/05/29

Contributor(s): Mjiba Frehiwot, Dr Laura Mann, Tom Odhiambo, Tin Hinane El Kadi, Gabriel Botchwey, Kwasi Obiri-Danso, Caroline Kihato, Lindsay Whitfield, Nwando Achebe

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00:35:04

#5 | Showcasing North-South knowledge exchange and...

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2019/05/04

Contributor(s): Professor Akosua Adomako Ampofo, Dr Alden Young, Professor Akosua Keseboa Darkwah, Dr Richard Itaman | In this episode we explore the North-South divide in African Studies, and the balancing act Africa-based scholars make to remain relevant internationally and on the continent. We will also discuss the work of some organisations in boosting knowledge exchange and collaborations not only internationally but cross-continent.

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35:04

#5 | Showcasing North-South knowledge exchange and...

Citing Africa ·

2019/05/04

Contributor(s): Professor Akosua Adomako Ampofo, Dr Alden Young, Professor Akosua Keseboa Darkwah, Dr Richard Itaman

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27:51

#4 | Is African Studies different from LatAm studies?

Citing Africa ·

2019/03/16

Contributor(s): Dr Laura Mann, Dr María del Pilar López-Uribe

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00:27:51

#4 | Is African Studies different from LatAm studies?

Citing Africa ·

2019/03/16

Contributor(s): Professor Laura Mann, Dr María del Pilar López-Uribe | What can African Studies learn from Latin American Studies? This episode looks at the history of decolonisation within Latin American studies and examines efforts by organisations and scholars to improve North-South knowledge exchange and collaboration.

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37:15

#3 | Historical background to the history and challenges

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2019/03/15

Contributor(s): Professor Leonard Wantchekon, Professor Thandika Mkandawire, Professor Akosua Adomako-Ampofo

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00:37:15

#3 | Historical background to the history and challenges

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2019/03/15

Contributor(s): Professor Leonard Wantchekon, Professor Thandika Mkandawire, Professor Akosua Adomako-Ampofo | In this episode, we travel back centuries to uncover the history of higher education on the Africa continent. We also examine some of the challenges that have faced tertiary education on the continent in the post-colonial period. Our contributors are Professor Leonard Wantchekon, Professor Thandika Mkandawire and Professor Akosua Adomako-Ampofo.

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25:23

#2 | Consumption and valuation of knowledge in the...

Citing Africa ·

2019/03/02

Contributor(s): Abidah Ferej, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Dr Simukai Chigudu

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00:25:23

#2 | Consumption and valuation of knowledge in the...

Citing Africa ·

2019/03/02

Contributor(s): Abidah Ferej, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Dr Simukai Chigudu, Dr Eyob Gebremariam | This episode examines who gets cited as the leading authorities on reading lists in Development and African Studies in four African countries and the UK. We explore whether different ‘silos’ of knowledge are being created as well as examine the barriers to having more diverse and representative reading lists on Development Studies and African Studies courses across countries. Abidah Ferej, Marie-Noelle

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00:23:13

#1 | Why acceptance rates are falling and what can we...

Citing Africa ·

2019/03/01

Contributor(s): Dr Ryan Briggs, Dr Sarah Cummings, Elizabeth Walker | In this episode we discuss the lack of representation by Africa-based scholars in international journals by speaking to scholars Dr Ryan Briggs and Dr Sarah Cummings who have conducted quantitative studies to investigate this issue. We are also joined by Elizabeth Walker, Publisher at Routledge Taylor and Francis, one of the world's leading publishers of scholarly books and journals.

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23:13

#1 | Why acceptance rates are falling and what can we...

Citing Africa ·

2019/03/01

Contributor(s): Ryan Briggs, Dr Sarah Cummings, Elizabeth Walker

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