Leander Schneider

Leander Schneider is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Concordia University. His research focuses on the politics of development in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Tanzania, analyzing authoritarian governance structures and developmentalist policies. He authored Government of Development: Peasants and Politicians in Postcolonial Tanzania (2014), which examines state-driven development projects and their socio-political impacts. His work bridges academic scholarship with policy-oriented research, consulting for Oxfam America, UNDP, and UNWomen.

Education: PhD in Political Science from Columbia University. Teaching includes courses on Comparative Politics, African Politics, and Development Studies. His research interests span Comparative Politics, African Politics, and Postcolonial Studies.

Publications reflect a focus on Tanzania's political trajectory, Sino-African relations, and gender-equality in development contexts. His policy contributions address economic crises, care work in small island states, and agricultural risk management for low-income farmers.

• Awards: Honorable Mention, 2015 Ogot Book Award (African Studies Association)

Advising and grants: No specific grants listed, but his policy work with international organizations indicates active engagement. He has advised on development policy frameworks for UN agencies.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though his collaborations with UNDP suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research networks.