Personal profile
Research Interests
My overall research focus is comparative welfare studies in the Global South. More specifically, I work on social justice and development, poverty and inequality, social protection, resource mobilization and taxation, and state-citizens relations in developing countries. I mainly conduct comparative and single-case studies in Southern and Eastern Africa.
In addition to the above topics, I also teach and supervise on comparative politics, public policy, democratization, development studies, and Global South studies.
Education/Academic qualification
Political Science, PhD, Politics, Policy, and Poverty in Botswana, Mauritius and other developing countries, Aarhus University
1. Jan 2007 → 31. Dec 2009
Award Date: 12. Mar 2010
Political Science, Master
1. Sept 1999 → 27. Jun 2002
Political Science, Bachelor, Aarhus University
1. Sept 1996 → Jun 1999
Current external positions
Post.doc, Department of Political Science, Aarhus University
1. Aug 2016 → 31. Jul 2017
Senior Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg
1. Apr 2013 → …
Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Johannesburg
1. Apr 2010 → 31. Mar 2013
PhD Fellow, Department of Political Science, Aarhus University
1. Jan 2007 → 31. Dec 2009
Consultant, Abuja, Nigeria
2005 → 2006
Programme Officer, Embassy of Finland, Windhoek, Namibia
2003 → 2005
Project Manager, National Society for Human Rights, Windhoek, Namibia
2002
Intern, Royal Danish Embassy, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Jan 2000 → Jun 2001
Keywords
- Social Policy
- social protection
- social justice
- Welfare State Reforms
- comparative welfare state research
- Africa
- political economy of policy development
- globalisation
- States Developement
- taxation
- Poverty and Inequality Analysis
- International development
- Comparative Methods
- Comparative Historical Analysis
- Country studies
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Poverty
Ulriksen, M. S., 1. Jan 2026, Elgar Encyclopedia of African Politics. Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 364-365 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Conclusion: The politics of revenue bargaining in Africa
Bak, A. K., Kjær, A. M. & S. Ulriksen, M., 2024, The Politics of Revenue Bargaining in Africa: Triggers, Processes, and Outcomes. Kjær, A. M., Ulriksen, M. S. & Bak, A. K. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 284-304Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Politicization of taxation and state–society reciprocity in Africa
Kjær, A. M., S. Ulriksen, M. & Bak, A. K., 2024, The Politics of Revenue Bargaining in Africa: Triggers, Processes, and Outcomes. Kjær, A. M., Ulriksen, M. S. & Bak, A. K. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 1-36Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Sociale ydelser: Den simple løsning på fattigdomsreduktion?
S. Ulriksen, M., 15. May 2024, In: SamfundsfagsNYT. 234, 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
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Tax reforms in Tanzania: Where and how are compromises negotiated?
S. Ulriksen, M., Katera, L. & Msami, J., 2024, The Politics of Revenue Bargaining in Africa: Triggers, Processes, and Outcomes. Kjær, A. M., Ulriksen, M. S. & Bak, A. K. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 106-127Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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The Journal of Development Studies (Journal)
Ulriksen, M. S. (Peer reviewer)
Jul 2024Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Verdenssituationen over middagsbordet v. Det Udenrigspolitiske Selskab
Ulriksen, M. S. (Guest lecturer)
30. Nov 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Social Policy & Administration (Journal)
Ulriksen, M. S. (Peer reviewer)
Jun 2023Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Norms, values and beliefs and the future of social protection in Africa
Ulriksen, M. S. (Guest lecturer)
31. May 2023 → 3. Jun 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Consultant for the U.S. Department of State on Botswana
Ulriksen, M. S. (Guest lecturer)
Mar 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Democracy and Terrorism - How Do Civil Rights Affect Terrorism?
Skjoldager Eskildsen , L. (PhD student), Aaskoven, L. (Supervisor) & Ulriksen, M. S. (Co-supervisor)
01/01/2025 → 31/12/2027
Project: PhD Project
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JUST SOCIETY
Ulriksen, M. S. (PI), Kjærgaard, S. L. (Project participant), Pietrogiovanni, V. (Project participant), Schjødt, R. J. (Project participant) & Pellissery, S. (Project participant)
01/12/2020 → 31/12/2024
Project: Research
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PSRB: Political Settlements and Revenue Bargains in Africa
Kjær, A. M. (PI), Foged, A. K. B. (Project participant), Ulriksen, M. S. (Project participant), Jacobsen, A. E. (Project participant), Jeppesen, M. (Project participant) & Therkildsen, O. (Project participant)
08/08/2016 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research Councils
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Towards Understanding Southern Welfare - Ideational and Historical Foundations of Social Policies in Brazil, India, China and South Africa.
Ulriksen, M. S. (PI)
15/04/2018 → 22/06/2018
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Fine ord, floskler og fælles visioner: Topmøde sætter retning for klodens sociale udvikling
06/11/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Globalnyt udvider bestyrelsen med medieprofiler
17/05/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Teaching & Supervision
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Bachelor project
Ulriksen, M. S. 01/09/2020 → 31/01/2024
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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The fight for democracy during a wave of autocratization (Bsc.)
Ulriksen, M. S. 01/02/2023 → 31/08/2023
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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The fight for democracy during a wave of autocratization
Ulriksen, M. S. 01/02/2023 → 31/08/2023
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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General Political Science
Ulriksen, M. S. 01/02/2023 → 30/06/2023
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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States’ role in development: a global and comparative perspective
Ulriksen, M. S. 01/09/2022 → 31/01/2023
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching