Nick Branson

Individual politicians have received much greater attention than the manifestos they are supposed to promoting to Tanzanians. So what do the manifestos of ruling and opposition parties promise? Nick Branson investigates.

Nick Branson and Jamie Hitchen investigate whether cash transfers are an appropriate way to meet the needs of people engulfed by crisis and can deliver long-term positive impact.

ARI senior researcher, Nick Branson, was interviewed on Press TV's Africa Today regarding legislation designed to regulate the employment of non-citizens in Tanzania.

ARI senior researcher, Nick Branson, was interviewed for GGA's article on Tanzania's upcoming referendum.

Nick Branson and Jamie Hitchen consider claims about the efficacy of cash transfers in Africa and raise questions about whether the process is too often driven by donors rather than African governments.

Can cash transfer programmes be as successful in Africa as they were in Latin America for tackling poverty and reducing inequality? Nick Branson and Jamie Hitchen identify some potential benefits and shortcomings.

This Geographical Magazine op-ed by ARI senior researcher Nick Branson explores the background to the upcoming Tanzanian constitutional referendum as a parallel to the West Lothian Question in the UK.

ARI senior researcher, Nick Branson, wrote a series of articles on Tanzania's upcoming referendum. Parts 1 and 2 were translated into Swahili and published in Mwananchi.

Part three of Nick Branson’s look at Tanzania’s proposed constitution considers how historical attachments to African socialism have been balanced with efforts to enshrine new norms and values.

Part two of Nick Branson’s look at Tanzania’s proposed constitution outlines how continuity has prevailed over change in relations between the executive and legislature.