Dr. Anne Bartlett

Biography

Anne Bartlett is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in African studies with a focus on Sudan and South Sudan. With over two decades of fieldwork experience, she combines ethnographic training with research on the impact of conflict on society, particularly humanitarian crises, forced displacement, and resource extraction. Her notable projects include collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and World Bank to study dynamics in Kakuma camp, Kenya, which addresses the interplay between refugees and host communities. Recent research initiatives have looked at conflict drivers in northern Uganda, identifying major factors such as land conflict and deforestation. In addition to her academic pursuits, Bartlett has chaired United Nations hearings on the Darfur crisis and held leadership roles in various professional organizations, including the Sudan Studies Association and the African Studies Association Australasia. She serves as an Associate Editor for the Australasian Review of African Studies and has received multiple research grants, contributing significantly to global understanding of conflicts in Africa.

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