Dr. Elliott Green

Professor

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Biography

Elliott Green is a Professor of Development Studies and the Co-Programme Director for MSc Development Management at the London School of Economics. His research interests include ethnic politics, national identity in Africa, patronage and clientelism in African development, and political demography in modern Africa. Elliott has conducted extensive fieldwork in Uganda, Tanzania, and Botswana, and he has taught courses such as 'Poverty and Development' as part of the annual LSE-University of Cape Town Summer School. His research has been published in several respected academic journals including the British Journal of Political Science, Comparative Politics, and World Development. He is also a member of various editorial boards and serves as a series editor for a book series on politics and development in contemporary Africa. Additionally, Elliott has briefed the British High Commissioner to Uganda and regularly contributes to online discussions regarding his areas of expertise, which include decentralization, ethnic conflict, land reform, and urbanization.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.