Amie Jammeh

Amie Jammeh is an Associate Tutor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of East Anglia, within the School of Global Development. She is currently a PhD researcher investigating Long Distance Marriages (LDMs) resulting from economic migration among men to Europe, with a focus on urban Gambia.

Her academic background includes:

• PhD researcher in the School of Global Development, University of East Anglia
• Master’s degree in Sanitation from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, where she received the Best MSc in Sanitation Thesis 2020 award
• Bachelor of Science in Plant Production

Amie's research interests span across gender analysis of migration, literacy and education, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), agriculture, peri-urban livelihoods, and Sub-Saharan Africa’s urbanisation. Her current PhD work employs an ethnographic approach to examine the complexities of Long Distance Marriages through three stages: learning about sexuality, norms, and gender relations; communicative practices; and social strategies for relationship sustainability.

Her publications reflect a strong focus on gender and WASH, particularly in the context of Zambia and Gambia, with emerging work on migration and development. The interdisciplinary nature of her research bridges social sciences, public health, and development studies.

Scientific awards include:

• Best MSc in Sanitation Thesis 2020 award for her research on menstruation practices among school girls in Lusaka, Zambia.

Amie is a member of the Literacy and Development Group and holds the Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and a Higher Teacher Certificate (HTC). Her work contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to gender equality, clean water and sanitation, and sustainable cities.

She is actively involved in research that addresses critical issues in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on the intersection of gender, migration, and development.