Despite rapid urbanisation, most of Africa's population is rural - and this number is growing. Dependent on agriculture and pastoralism, we cannot ignore the harsh impact the globalisation and market liberalisation is having on their livelihoods.
Catherine is a Professor of Comparative Politics and African Political Economy at London School of Economics. Her research focuses mainly on Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania, and Côte d'Ivoire.
