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Expertise
Erik Gobbers obtained a PhD in political science at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2023. He holds also master degrees in political science (2012, Vrije Universiteit Brussel), biomedical sciences (1996, Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and zoology (1982, Universiteit Gent). He is a voluntary researcher (vrijwillig wetenschappelijk medewerker) at the Department of Political Science, and his research focuses on the socio-political role of urban ethnic socio-cultural associations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
External positions
Researcher, International Peace Information Service (IPIS)
1 Jun 2018 → …
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Ethnic associations in Katanga (DR Congo): Dynamics of alliance and faction formation from a social capital perspective
Gobbers, E., 4 Jan 2024, In: Ethnic and Racial Studies. 47, 15, p. 3349-3370 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The electoral strategies of ethnic socio-cultural associations in former Katanga province, the Democratic Republic of Congo (2006 - 2019)
Gobbers, E., 28 Jan 2023, In: Journal of Eastern African Studies. 16, 3, p. 495-514 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Territorial Decoupage and Issues of 'Autochthony' in Former Katanga Province, the Democratic Republic of Congo: The Role of Urban Ethnic Associations
Gobbers, E., 2021, In: Ethnopolitics. 20, 5, p. 590-609 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ethnic associations in former Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo: a tale of politico-strategic alliances, factionalisms and identity crises
Gobbers, E., 2018.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Other
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Labour Migration, Territorial Découpage and Issues of ‘Autochthony’ in Former Katanga Province, the Democratic Republic of Congo: the Role of Urban Ethnic Associations
Gobbers, E., 2017, Paper presented at the 7th European Conference of African Studies, Basel, Switzerland, 28 June - 1 July 2017. University of Basel, p. 50Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Meeting abstract (Book)
Activities
- 2 Member of PhD committee
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Political Science (Organisational unit)
Musliu, V. (Chair), Kavadias, D. (Supervisor) & Gobbers, E. (Presenter)
2023Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee
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Political Science (Organisational unit)
Musliu, V. (Chair) & Gobbers, E. (Chair)
29 Aug 2023Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee