Professor Emeritus Willard R. Johnson, political scientist who specialized in African studies, dies at 87
A pioneering Black faculty member, Johnson was also a major supporter of the anti-apartheid movement at the Institute.
A pioneering Black faculty member, Johnson was also a major supporter of the anti-apartheid movement at the Institute.
The MIT alumnus will begin postgraduate studies at Oxford University next fall.
“Empowering the Teachers” provides an immersive and innovative training experience for young African academics.
As the middle class in Lagos retreats to private enclaves, political scientist Nicole Wilson ponders the impacts on democratic norms.
Labs in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia will be led by J-PAL with support from Community Jameel.
The senior staff accountant, who discovered a passion for finance while at MIT, says Boston reminds her of the Nigerian city where she grew up — minus the weather.
MIT Energy Initiative spinoff Waya Energy helps countries work toward universal access to electricity.
The effort aims to transform micronutrient dosing to children by harnessing the power of data.
The first cohort of interns reflects a range of political science talent and potential.
Less expensive than refrigerated cold rooms, this cooling chamber offers accessible cold storage for smallholder farmers.
On-the-ground study of Sudan shows how protestors have kept their tactics evolving in the face of oppressive rulers.
A new cross-institute initiative between MIT Governance Lab, MISTI, and the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center to support graduate student work in public sector innovation.
Political scientist Noah Nathan’s new book, “The Scarce State,” explores the deep impact government can have even when it is seemingly absent.
One of MIT’s five Climate Grand Challenges flagship projects, the Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project will pilot in Bangladesh and Sudan to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.
In Kenya, property rights are granted more often by democratic regimes than by autocrats — but decisions tend to be politically motivated regardless of who’s in charge.