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Atta El-Battahani is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Khartoum, where he specializes in political theory, governance, and conflict resolution. In his current role, he is actively engaged in teaching, research, and mentoring students, contributing to the academic community's understanding of Sudanese and African politics.  

From 2003 to 2006, Professor Atta El-Battahani served as the Head of the Department of Political Science at the Faculty of Economics, University of Khartoum. He was also a founding member of the Amnesty International Khartoum Group from 1987 to 1989 and played a significant role as a founding and leading member of the Sudanese Civil Society Network for Poverty Alleviation (SCSNPA) from 2002 to 2005. He served as Manager and Senior Advisor for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) in Sudan from 2006 to 2011. Currently, he is the Chief Editor of the Sudan Journal of Economic and Social Studies. In addition, he has conducted numerous consultancies for organizations such as UNDP, OXFAM, IFAD, and the World Bank, focusing on governance, resource-based conflict, early warning, urban poverty, and gender development.  

Professor El-Battahani is a prolific writer, with numerous publications in reputable academic journals and books. His work often explores the complexities of Sudanese politics, the challenges of governance in post-conflict societies, and the broader issues of political development in Africa. Notable publications include "Sudan’s Civil Wars: Transforming Conflict through Political Resolution" in the Journal of Modern African Studies, "Governance and Political Stability in Post-Conflict Sudan" in African Affairs, and "The Role of Civil Society in Sudan’s Democratic Transition" in Democratization. 

Professor Atta El-Battahani received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Khartoum in 1981. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Sussex, UK, in 1994.