Amplifying African Voices or Neoliberal Hegemony? A Critical Examination of the Afrobarometer’s Impact

• In Event: Critical Theory in Africa

Brief Overview

This paper critically analyzes the Afrobarometer’s impact. Despite claims of objectivity and goals of policy influence in Africa, its greatest impact seems to be its contributions to global indices that serve neoliberal economic interests.

Author

• Rei Gordon, Western Michigan University