Takiyah Harper-Shipman
Assistant Professor in the Africana Studies Department at Davidson College, specializing in Africana political economy, gender and development in sub-Saharan Africa, and author of Rethinking Ownership of Development in Africa.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 26min
West African Women's Development (Part 1) w/ Takiyah Harper-Shipman [REMASTERED]
Join Takiyah Harper-Shipman, an Africana Studies professor and author, as she explores the multifaceted world of West African women's development. She discusses the complexities of development frameworks and the concept of 'ownership' in policy. Discover the legacy of Thomas Sankara and his challenges to colonial influences, alongside women's roles in national development. Takiyah also addresses AFRICOM’s impact on stability in West Africa, linking U.S. policies with local unrest and insurgencies. A thought-provoking conversation full of insights!
Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 41min
Ownership of Development, China in Africa, and AFRICOM (Part 2) w/ Takiyah Harper-Shipman [Remastered]
In this discussion, Takiyah Harper-Shipman, an Assistant Professor at Davidson College and expert in Africana political economy, delves into the complexities of development in Africa. She critiques the concept of 'ownership of development', highlighting the challenges posed by donor dynamics and the misleading 'Africa Rising' narrative. Takiyah also explores China’s dual role in Africa, questioning whether its practices are imperialistic. Furthermore, she analyzes AFRICOM’s connection to U.S. resource strategies and the implications for local practices and governance.
