René Lemarchand
René Lemarchand | |
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Lemarchand in 2014 | |
| Born | 1932 (age 92–93) |
| Nationality | French and American |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Known for | Research on ethnic conflict and genocide in Rwanda, Burundi and Darfur |
| Awards | African Studies Association Melville J. Herskovits Award for Rwanda and Burundi, 1971 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Political science |
| Institutions | University of Florida |
René Lemarchand (born 1932) is a French-American political scientist who is known for his research on ethnic conflict and genocide in Rwanda, Burundi and Darfur. Publishing in both English and French, he is particularly known for his work on the concept of clientelism. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, and continues to write, teach internationally and consult. Since retiring he has worked for USAID (Agency for International Development, Department of State) out of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire as a Regional Consultant for West Africa in Governance and Democracy, and as Democracy and Governance advisor to USAID / Ghana.