Central America and COVID-19: The Pandemic’s Impact on Gang Violence
The COVID-19 pandemic impacts gang violence and activity in Central America as criminal actors adapt to new restrictions.
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Franziska Pfadt
Head of Data Collection Methodology & Innovation
Franziska Pfadt is the Head of Data Collection Methodology & Innovation at ACLED and has been with the organization since March 2018, and currently coordinates ACLED's regional research desks, overseeing staffing, reporting, and task allocations. Franziska holds an LLM in International Law from Leiden University and a BA in Political Science and Law. Prior to joining ACLED, she worked in several non-profit organizations acquiring extensive experience in process and knowledge management.
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