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Ahmed El Assal is a PhD candidate in Political Economy of Development at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam; he holds an MA in Governance, Development and Public Policy from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex. His research examines the politics of social policy, accountability, civil society, and epistemic justice. Ahmed has more than 15 years of experience in the international development sector, with a particular focus on intersections of governance, human rights, and economic justice.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MA Governance, Development and Public Policy , University of Sussex
1 Sept 2016 → 30 Aug 2017
Award Date: 30 Aug 2017
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Can ODA enable autocratic entrenchment? Investigating donor-driven cash transfer programmes in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Egypt
Maschhaupt, G., El Assal, A. & Wandeto, P., Jul 2025, In: Development Policy Review. 43, 4, p. 1-22 22 p., e70014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Why are you not doing research in your home country? dissecting expectations of southern researchers
Abasli, I., El Assal, A. & Hafez, Y., 1 Apr 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Development in Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Local Humanitarianism and Organisational Complexities: Implementation of Safeguarding Measures
Hafez, S. & El Assal, A., 5 Mar 2025, Civil Society and Local Ownership in the Global South: Responses to Conflict and Militarism. Natil, I. (ed.). 1 ed. United Kingdom : Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), p. 10-27 18 p.Research output: Chapter/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic
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Urban Public Perceptions of NGOs’ Accountability and Legitimacy: A Social Media Analysis of #UgandaNGOsExhibition
El Assal, A. & Among, I., 19 Dec 2024, In: Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations. 36, 2, p. 166-178 13 p., 102583.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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“Why are you not doing research in your home country?” – The complexities of being from and doing research in the Global South
Elassal, A. & Abasli, I., 5 Dec 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Academic
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18th Development Dialogue Conference
Xu, Z. (Organiser), Elassal, A. (Organiser), Colin, F. (Organiser), Villacis Izquierdo, G. (Organiser), Wandeto, P. (Organiser) & Vashisht, C. (Organiser)
17 Oct 2022 → 18 Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising and contributing to an event › Academic
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18th Development Dialogue Conference (Event)
Elassal, A. (Member)
Nov 2021 → Oct 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Academic
Press/Media
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Navigating accountability in Uganda’s social policies
14/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Academic