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Agnes Andersson's research interests focuses on social and economic transformation within and outside agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa involving changing rural and translocal livelihoods, gender based access to productive resources within and outside agriculture, consumption and intra-household division of labor and income. A longstanding interest concerns informal systems of support and welfare.
She has been the PI of six projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, and the Economic and Social Research Council/UKAid. Through these projects she has collaborated with researchers in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Sweden and the UK.
She uses a mixed-methods approach.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Social Sciences
- Agricultural and Veterinary sciences
Free keywords
- gender, Africa, livelihoods, development
- LSSMC: Methods
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations the last five years
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Analysing inclusivity within small town development in Uganda and Tanzania: an inclusivity index and experiential insights
Mackay, H., Strömgren, M., Mukwaya, P. I., Mugagga, F., Hambati, H. & Andersson, A., 2025 Jun, In: International Development Planning Review. 47, 3, p. 309-350 42 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decentralisation and Legal Pluralism in Small Towns in Uganda
Vargas Falla, A. M., Mackay, H., Andersson, A., Mukwaya, P. I. & Mugagga, F., 2025 May 22, In: Public Administration and Development. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Translocal Livelihoods, Socio-Economic Differentiation and Lower Level Urbanisation in Uganda
Andersson, A., Mackay, H. & Mukwaya, P., 2025 Mar, In: Journal of International Development. 37, 2, p. 607-619Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rural-urban linkages and rural livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa
Andersson, A., 2025, Handbook on Rural-Urban Linkages in the Global South. Tacoli, C., Agergaard, J., Hoppe Andreasen, M. & Brown, D. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., p. 99-114Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Translocality and Inclusive Urbanisation in Small Towns in Tanzania
Andersson, A., Mackay, H. & Quambalo, H. H., 2025, In: European Journal of Development Research. 37, p. 1044-1070Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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LU Land
Smith, H. (PI), Boyd, E. (PI), Börjesson, P. (PI), Clough, Y. (PI), Akselsson, C. (PI), Ekroos, J. (PI), Wilhelmsson, F. (PI), Brogaard, S. (PI), Alkan Olsson, J. (PI), Olsson, P. A. (PI), Dänhardt, J. (Project coordinator), Wamsler, C. (Researcher), Brady, M. V. (Researcher), Kander, A. (Researcher), Chaminade, C. (Researcher), Thorén, H. (Researcher), Persson, J. (Researcher), Johansson, M. (Researcher), Strandberg, P. (Researcher), Berndtsson, R. (Researcher), Olander, S. (Researcher), Kopsch, F. (Researcher), Khan, J. (Researcher), Björnsson, L. (Researcher), Kyrö, R. (Researcher), Hansson, L.-A. (Researcher), Brönmark, C. (Researcher), Hammer, E. (Researcher), Wallander, H. (Researcher), Rundlöf, M. (Researcher), DHertefeldt, T. (Researcher), Hedlund, K. (Researcher), Persson, A. (Researcher), Hansson, M. (Researcher), May, W. (Researcher), Koca, D. (Researcher), von Post, M. (Researcher), Sahlin, U. (Researcher), Kljun, N. (Researcher), Persson, P. (Researcher), Jönsson, A. M. (Researcher), Ardö, J. (Researcher), Seaquist, J. (Researcher), Olin, S. (Researcher), Finnander Linderson, M.-L. (Researcher), Eklundh, L. (Researcher), Bülow, L. (Researcher), Germundsson, T. (Researcher), Andersson, E. (Researcher), Olsson, L. (Researcher), Nicholas, K. (Researcher), Stripple, J. (Researcher), Nilsson, K. (Researcher), Hildingsson, R. (Researcher), Zelli, F. (Researcher), Nielsen, T. (Researcher), Knaggård, Å. (Researcher), Jönsson, K. (Researcher), Johansson, H. (Researcher), Appelstrand, M. (Researcher), Persson, K. M. (Researcher), Becker, P. (Researcher), Nikoleris, A. (Researcher), Kristensson, A. (Researcher), Sporre, M. (Researcher), Aits, S. (Researcher), Runemark, A. (Researcher), Klatt, B. (Researcher), Kritzberg, E. (Researcher), Andersson, A. (Researcher), Caretta, M. A. (Researcher), Ramasar, V. (Researcher), Scholze, M. (Researcher), Nielsen, A. (Researcher), Eklund, L. (Researcher), Johansson, E. (Researcher), Carton, W. (Researcher) & Hickmann, T. (Researcher)
2019/06/14 → …
Project: Network
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IncUrb: Explaining Lower Level Urbanization in Uganda and Tanzania
Mackay, H. (Researcher), Andersson, A. (Researcher), Hall, O. (Researcher), Vargas Falla, A. M. (Researcher), Dzanku, F. (Researcher), Hambati, H. (Researcher) & Mugagga, F. N. (Researcher)
Project: Research
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Explaining inclusive lower-level urbanization in Tanzania and Uganda
Vargas Falla, A. M. (Researcher), Andersson, A. (PI) & Hall, O. (Researcher)
2020/11/30 → 2024/07/31
Project: Research
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A Bird’s-Eye View on Agricultural Transformation in sub-Saharan Africa: An analysis of living standards indicators combining panel data, satellite imagery and deep learning
Hall, O. (PI), Djurfeldt, G. (Researcher), Jirström, M. (Researcher), Andersson, A. (Researcher), Ohlsson, M. (Researcher) & Kattler, N. (Research assistant)
2020/01/01 → 2023/12/31
Project: Research
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Mixing household surveys, satellite imagery and machine learning in human development studies: Is it (finally) time for satellite imagery in social science research?
Hall, O. (PI), Andersson, A. (Researcher), Jirström, M. (Researcher), Djurfeldt, G. (Researcher), Ohlsson, M. (Researcher) & Rögnvaldsson, T. (Researcher)
2020/01/01 → 2022/12/31
Project: Research
Activities
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Knowledge for Sustainable Development – Lund University Research Conference
Wittbom, C. (Organiser), Meeuwisse, A. (Organiser), Linke, H. (Organiser), Persson, J. (Organiser), Arvidsson, S. (Organiser), Andersson Djurfeldt, A. (Member of programme committee), Hillbom, E. (Member of programme committee), Thorén, H. (Member of programme committee), Nilsson, L. J. (Member of programme committee), Ramasar, V. (Chair), Mickwitz, P. (Session chair), Jönsson, K. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Leventon, J. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Skea, J. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Arvidsson, S. (Session chair), Linke, H. (Session chair), Andersson Nystedt, T. (Session chair), Thorén, H. (Session chair), Hillbom, E. (Session chair), Nilsson, L. J. (Session chair), Qamar, A. H. (Session chair), Persson, J. (Session chair), Westergaard Clausen, L. P. (Presenter), Lundqvist, M. (Presenter), Ekvall, M. (Presenter), Cedervall, T. (Presenter), Wallergård, M. (Presenter), Hedin, M. (Presenter), Sopasakis, A. (Presenter), Sjöström, A. (Presenter), Woxell, K. (Presenter), Pryce, R. A. (Presenter), Michanek, J. (Presenter), Koch, M. (Speaker), Raphael, R. (Speaker), Nilsson, P. M. (Speaker) & Wullenkord, M. (Speaker)
2022 May 2Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of festival/exhibition/concert/performance
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Theme III: Knowledge about justice and equity in a sustainable world
Wittbom, C. (Organiser), Davitti, D. (Chair), Andersson, U. (Chair), Sjöstedt, B. (Chair), Malmqvist, E. (Presenter), Andersson Djurfeldt, A. (Presenter), Bexell, M. (Presenter), Libertson, F. (Presenter), Mahmoud, Y. (Presenter), Paxling, L. (Presenter), Trojer, L. (Presenter), Mobrand, E. (Presenter), Pissin, A. (Presenter), Kauko, S. (Presenter), Avery, H. (Presenter) & Ali Akbari, D. (Presenter)
2021 May 4Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of workshop/ seminar/ course
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Steering Committee Agenda 2030 Graduate School
Jönsson, K. (Chair), Andersson Djurfeldt, A. (Member), Vargas, A. M. (Member), Agardh, A. (Member), Sjöström, C. (Member), Hillbom, E. (Member), Boyd, E. (Member), Brandstedt, E. (Member), Lindroth, E. (Member), Kirkkopelto, E. (Member), Tsiakiris, G. (Member), Palm, J. (Member), Gunneflo, M. (Member), Tunér, M. (Member), van Meeningen, Y. (Member), Stengard, E. (Advisor), Malmström, R. (Advisor), Lindberg, H. G. (Participant) & Johannesson, S. (Participant)
2018 Sept 26 → 2023 Dec 31Activity: Consultancy, expert advice and memberships › Member of board/committee/council etc
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Geografisk Tidsskrift (Journal)
Andersson Djurfeldt, A. (Peer reviewer)
2016 Oct 26Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Journal/Manuscript peer review
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International Migration Review (Journal)
Andersson Djurfeldt, A. (Peer reviewer)
2016Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Journal/Manuscript peer review
Prizes and Distinction
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ICM Erasmus+ EU Mobility Grant
Kugbega, S. (Recipient), Jirström, M. (Recipient), Hall, O. (Recipient), Andersson Djurfeldt, A. (Recipient), Wahab, I. (Recipient) & Svensson, P. (Recipient), 2019 Jun 5
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Datasets
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Inkluderande urbanisering i små städer i Tanzania och Uganda
Andersson, A. (Creator), Svensk nationell datatjänst (SND), 2025 Mar 18
DOI: 10.5878/7xar-m752
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