Civic Education and Clientelism in Africa: The Transformative Power of Rights-Based Instruction

Fri, November 14, 2025 1:00 PM at 104 South Kedzie Hall

Fubu Ngubu is a Zambian-Swedish political science candidate at Linnaeus University (Sweden). His presentation is hosted by the Comparative Politics group.

This hybrid event includes Mr. Ngubu on Zoom and the CP group in person in room 104 South Kedzie Hall.

Mr. Ngubu's research seeks to explore how civic education impacts the prevalence of clientelism, aiming to provide insights that can inform more effective governance practices and democratic development.
Research Interests:
• Democracy and Governance: Examining the key components of democratic systems and governance structures to promote accountability and transparency.
• Political Party Behavior: Analyzing the role of political parties in shaping democratic processes and party politics.
• Comparative Politics: Investigating political systems across diverse countries to understand varying socio-political contexts.
• Clientelism: Uncovering the mechanisms of clientelistic relationships and their broader socio-political implications.
• Civic Education: Evaluating the role of civic education in empowering informed citizenship, reducing clientelism, and strengthening democratic governance.