Uche Igwe

Dr. Uche Igwe is a Research Fellow at the London School of Economics with expertise in Political Economy, Legislative Ethics, and Anti-Corruption frameworks in Africa. His work focuses on the interplay between contextual politics, ethical heterogeneity, and corruption perceptions in post-colonial states.

• PhD in Politics from University of Sussex
• MA in Governance and Development from Institute of Development Studies (IDS)

His career spans roles in multi-stakeholder initiatives like the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), where he facilitated stakeholder collaboration for accountability and development. He has also researched Chinese engagement in Africa and contributed to media commentary on political issues.

• Chevening Fellow, University of Glasgow
• Africa Policy Scholar, Woodrow Wilson International Centre
• Visiting Scholar, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Igwe served as a Political Economy Analyst for UK-funded projects such as Anti-Corruption in Nigeria (ACORN) and FOSTER, and provided communications support to the World Bank during Nigeria's 2019 elections.