Patrons, clients, brokers and populists: Research in South Africa and Latin America

Presenter(s): 

Professor Robert Mattes, Sarah Lockwood, and Dr. Robert Nyenhuis

Abstract / Description: 

Institute for Democracy, Citizenship and Public Policy in Africa will host a composite seminar with Professor Robert Mattes, Sarah Lockwood, and Dr. Robert Nyenhuis. Professor Mattes will present work exploring the patron-client relationship between MPs and constituents. Ms. Lockwood will discuss protest brokers in South African cities. And Dr. Nyenhuis will speak about his research on populism in Latin America.