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Cory Rodgers
Pedro Arrupe Research Fellow in Forced Migration Studies at Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford
Cory Rodgers is an anthropologist specializing in researching inclusive development policies and refugee-host dynamics in Eastern Africa, particularly focusing on Turkana County in northwestern Kenya.
He delves into the complexities of how programs aiming to promote integration between refugees and host communities can sometimes spark political conflicts over representation.
Cory's doctoral work involves an in-depth ethnography of the development dynamics in Turkana, shedding light on the marginalization of the pastoralist majority and the emergence of an urban political class amidst educational disparities.
His research interests encompass topics such as Inclusive Development, Local Integration, Camps and Settlements, and Pastoralism.
Cory holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Medical Anthropology with Distinction from the University of Oxford and pursued studies in Biological Sciences, History and Philosophy of Science, and Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.
He has held positions such as Pedro Arrupe Research Fellow in Forced Migration Studies at the Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford, and served in various capacities at organizations like Rhodes Scholars Southern Africa Forum, AIDemocracy, and Tupendane HIV Support Group.
