Wealth, Power and Authoritarian Institutions

Congratulations to the School of Politics and International Relation's Dr Michaela Collord on the publication of her new book Wealth, Power and Authoritarian Institutions: Comparing Dominant Parties and Parliaments in Tanzania and Uganda (Oxford University Press).

The book seeks to explain how authoritarian regimes' diverse development trajectories shape their contrasting institutional landscapes. It details the political economy origins of different authoritarian party types, whether more institutionalised and cohesive or personalised and factional. It further examines the significance of a stronger legislature, linking the analysis of institutional origins to an explanation of the legislature's impact on distributive politics and accountability.

Michaela has a specialist interest in the history and politics of sub-Saharan Africa, particularly east Africa. Her research explores themes relating to authoritarian institutions, democratisation, and in her current work, urban politics and labour organising.