Contributors

At D+C/E+Z, we are proud of our international network of authors. It is particularly important to us to be a platform for voices from the global south. Some authors contribute on a regular basis, others don't. Here you can find information about the people behind the contributions.

Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

fabioandres.diazpabon@uct.ac.za

last contributed to D+C/E+Z in spring of 2023 as a researcher at the African Centre of Excellence for Inequality Research (ACEIR) of the University of Cape Town and a research associate at Rhodes University in South Africa.  

All articles of Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón

Poverty reduction

Economic growth is not a magic wand for Africa

Due to multiple crises, millions in Africa are sliding even deeper into poverty. But to simply call for economic growth misses African realities

Democracy

Colombians have voted for change

The symbolism – and challenges – of the election victory of Gustavo Petro and his running mate Francia Márquez

Political deadlock

The long walk to serious talks

Venezuela needs a restart with government and opposition engaging in serious negotiations

Civil strife

Fragile peace

Under President Duque, Colombia seems to seesaw between civil war and peace

Left-wing populism

The currency of Venezuelan politics

In Venezuela’s political crisis, foreign governments must not fan the flames

Violent strife

Rekindling the war on drugs

Why destroying Colombian coca fields with pesticides may backfire terribly

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