Welcome!

I am an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam, where I am part of the Political Economy and Transnational Governance (PETGOV) program group. My research focuses on the politics of public goods provision in low-income countries, from the perspectives of both governments and citizens. My regional expertise lies primarily in East Africa. I have conducted extensive fieldwork in Tanzania, and have also been involved in research activities in Kenya, Malawi, and South Africa.

In April 2024, I launched a 5-year project, ClimateFiGS (Understanding the Allocation of Climate Finance in the Global South). The project is funded by a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).

In addition to my academic research, I have worked on studies commissioned by UN Women, Ladysmith, USAID, Twaweza, the International Budget Partnership, the World Bank, and other practice-oriented organizations. I am a member of the Amsterdam Conflict Research Network (ACRN).