Session: Studying Elites in Africa: Methodological Concerns and Solutions
Time: Wednesday 6th July, 09:15 - 10:45
Convenors:
Dr Kenneth Amaeshi (University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
Dr Uwafiokun Idemudia (York University, Toronto, Canada)
Abstract Details
Studying elites can be very daunting and challenging due to such factors as lack of access, their seniority in organisations, busy time schedule, and organisational politics. In addition, some elites can be reluctant to participate in academic research projects. In some instances, they might prefer other data collection methods outside the specific ones intended for a particular research design. These factors often lead to project setbacks and difficulties. Based on a recent project on Africapitalism, which looks at how elites view their roles in 5 African countries, this session will explore these methodological challenges and how they can be managed.
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Presenter: Kenneth Amaeshi
Studying Elites: Methodological Concerns and Solutions
Presenter: Olabisi Daodu
Presenter: Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong
Studying Elites in Africa: Lessons from Ghana
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Presentation details
Presentation 1
Start time: 09:15
Presentation title: Studying elites in Africa: insights from the Africapitalism research project
Presenters:
Dr Uwafiokun Idemudia (York University, Toronto, Canada)
Dr Kenneth Amaeshi (University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
Presentation 2
Start time: 09:45
Presentation title: Studying political ties and elites in Africa: lessons from Ghana
Presenter:
Mr Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong (Cranfield University)
Presentation 3
Start time: 10:15
Presentation title: Corporate governance and elites in Africa: methodological issues
Presenters:
Dr Emmanuel Adegbite (University of Birmingham, United Kingdom)
Mrs Olabisi Daodu (Durham University)