Research
Organising research around clusters
NAI’s research is organised into distinct research clusters or research domains. The current research clusters are:
Research at NAI
The Nordic Africa Institute is a research institution tasked to undertake and encourage studies on contemporary African or Africa-related issues by scholars in mainly the Nordic and African countries.
The multi-disciplinary focus of its research agenda addresses topical issues within the social sciences. With its research activities pursuing close interaction between Nordic and African scholars, the Institute seeks to enhance international collaboration and aims to contribute towards and stimulate academic as well as informed public debate.
Publications
Many publications from the Nordic Africa Institute are now available for free download from the Swedish Academic Archive On-line “DiVA” - a publishing system for research and student theses and a digital archive for long-term preservation of publications. Click here to search NAI's publications in DiVA.
Policy-related publications series
Policy Notes: Brief, easily accessible research information on themes such as conflict and trade. Here is a complete list of Policy Notes published 2007-2010 (pdf).
Policy Dialogue: Short reports on policy relevant issues aiming to inform the public debate and to generate input in the sphere of policymaking.
Order or download under Publications.
Researchers with external funding
Researchers with external funding are welcome to apply for an employment at the Institute. Your research must fit in one of NAI's clusters. Read more here.