Nicolas Lippolis

Nicolas Lippolis is a doctoral candidate in Politics and a researcher at the Centre for the Study of African Economies at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the politics of industrial policy in Ethiopia and Angola, with broader interests in development strategies, political economy of development, and China-Africa relations. He previously contributed to the Blavatnik School of Government's project "Rethinking African Paths to Industrial Development".

Education:

• BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, University of Oxford
• MSc in Economics for Development, University of Oxford

His research bridges comparative politics and development economics, emphasizing regional dynamics in Africa and Latin America. Recent publications analyze authoritarian governance structures and economic challenges in Angola, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to industrial policy and state-society interactions.

Affiliations:

• Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford
• Blavatnik School of Government (former)