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Leander Schneider's research focuses on the politics of development with a geographical emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. His book, "Government of Development: Peasants and Politicians in Postcolonial Tanzania" (Indiana University Press, 2014), explores the motivations behind governmental imposition of development projects on resistant populations, contributing to a nuanced understanding of authoritarian governance tied to development initiatives. He has additionally investigated the experiences of Chinese migrants in Tanzania and economic development from a policy perspective. Schneider has provided consultation for various organizations, including Oxfam America, the UN Development Programme, and UN Women. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University.
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