Jamie Hitchen

Jamie Hitchen is an independent research analyst with more than a decade of experience working on issues related to democracy, governance, and politics. 

He has researched and written extensively about the role and impact of social media on election processes in West Africa for national and international organisations. Currently, Jamie leads WFD’s growing, portfolio of work exploring the drivers and costs of seeking and maintaining political office, and the implications for democracy.

An Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, Jamie has authored several academic journal publications, as well as a range of policy focused reports and briefs, and commentary pieces for national and international media.