Viljar Haavik
Junior Research FellowViljar Haavik is a junior research fellow in the Research Group for Peace, Conflict and Development.
Haavik has completed a master's degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Oslo. His thesis is an analysis of regime change, insecurity and the proliferation of non-state armed groups in Burkina Faso. It was a part of the FRAGVENT-project. He also has a bachelor's degree in International Studies from the UiO.
Haavik's research interests include causes of violent extremism, conflict and insecurity, and peace- and state-building. His regional focus is on West-Africa.
He currently works on several research projects and networks: PREVEX, FRAGVENT, JIGOV-Sahel and the TaxCapDev-network.
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Tax for Development Webinar Series Presenting the TaxCapDev-Network
04.11.2020Taxation is the key to state-building and the pathway out of fragility. An important theme forming the basis for the TaxCapDev-network. -
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Did British colonial rule in Africa foster a legacy of corruption among local elites?
30.10.2020The empowerment of chiefs during colonial rule fostered a legacy of corruption more potent than the formal legal system left behind by the colonisers. -
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Corruption in customs: Time for a new approach
15.10.2020Customs are often perceived as one of the most corrupt institutions in developing countries. Though difficult and complex, fighting corruption in customs is possible but requires an approach that is less centered on transposition of norms and practices from developed countries. -
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Tax for Development Webinar Series
14.10.2020A new webinar series featuring ongoing research and initiatives to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation in developing countries, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa. -
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Africa, Tax and the Digital Economy
04.09.2020Are the giant tech companies paying their fair share of taxes? Challenges facing African countries in the digital economy.