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Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

Former GIGA Team member | Research Team Spokesperson

Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

  • Short CV

    I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the research project Democratic Institutions in the Global South (DEMINGS). I received my Ph.D. in Political Science from Vanderbilt University. Prior to Vanderbilt, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the Universidad Mayor de San Simón. 

    My research focuses on questions of identity, public opinion, representation, and democracy. Using quantitative, qualitative, and experimental methodologies, I study the barriers women politicians face to achieving office. By applying a comparative perspective, I question the generalizability of conventional theories regarding women and politics.

    Current Research

    • Gender stereotypes and perceptions of political leadership
    • Determinants of women's representation
    • Gender political violence
    • Support for cash-transfer public policy
    • Identity politics and democracy

    Countries and Regions

    • Latin America
    • South America
    • Andean region
    • Bolivia

    Memberships

    • Unidas Women’s Network, Membership in region-specific association or network, since 2025

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    T. +49 (40) 42825-761[email protected]

    Publications

    GIGA Focus Latin America | 4/2025

    Ballots over Streets: Bolivia’s Fragile Democratic Gamble

    Bolivia’s presidential elections mark a watershed moment: After two decades of single-party dominance, two liberal opposition contenders in the 19 October runoff. Whoever wins must balance urgent economic adjustments with social protection to avoid renewed conflict.

    Natalia Aparicio

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    Chapter in Edited Volume | 2024

    Percepciones y experiencias con la corrupción

    In 2023, over half of Bolivians saw corruption as widespread—the highest recorded by AmericasBarometer. This chapter unpacks the role of bribery experiences, politics, and media in shaping perceptions and explores how they impact trust, support for democracy, and even justification of coups.

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    GIGA Focus Latin America | 6/2023

    Crisis in the Andes: The Rise (and Fall?) of Two Women Leaders

    Women, often seen as political outsiders, bring renewal during crises but face added challenges. Examining Jeanine Añez and Dina Boluarte in Bolivia and Peru respectively reveals these dynamics, shedding light on the potential implications for future female political leaders.

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    Johanna Pieper

    Doctoral Researcher

    Women's Studies International Forum | 04/2023

    How Gender Shapes the Experience of Running for Office: A Comparative Study of Women and Men Candidates from Bolivia's Local and National Elections (2020−2021)

    This article examines how the gender of the candidates affects their experiences of running for political office in Latin America.

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    Millennium: Journal of International Studies | 2023

    Feminism and Decolonizing Decoloniality: Decolonizing the Coloniality of Power in Aymara Cosmology

    This article demonstrates the import of feminist reflexivity for the decolonial project.

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    Prof. Dr. Brooke Ackerly

    Vanderbilt University

    Research Projects

    Research Project | 01/05/2021 - 31/03/2027

    Democratic Institutions in the Global South (DEMINGS)

    This project contributes new knowledge on the functioning of democratic institutions in the Global South, their (in)efficacy to constrain powerful executives, and the effects of particular institutions on both democratic quality and regime stability. The focus is on countries with presidential constitutions, i.e., those with directly elected presidents, an institutional choice that extended worldwide in the last decades.
    Leibniz Competition, 2021-2027

    Media Contributions

    DW en español | Agence France-Presse (AFP) | Quote | 17/10/2025

    Analysis of the Runoff Results of the Presidential Elections in Bolivia

    Bolivia optó por la vía democrática para enfrentar las múltiples crisis que la aquejan, y ha dado un voto de confianza al presidente electo, Rodrigo Paz. ¿Qué le espera al país con el mandatario centrista?

    Interview | 22/09/2025

    Gender Parity Law in Bolivia

    Daniela Osorio Michel spoke with Natalia Paricio about Bolivia’s new rule requiring gender parity on presidential and vice-presidential tickets, problematizing what quota reforms actually achieve: more women in office doesn’t always mean new agendas or changed perceptions.

    Agence France-Presse | Quote | 15/08/2025

    Bolivian National Elections

    Interview by Gonzalo Torrico from Agence France-Presse about Bolivia’s national elections and the ideological dynamics within the electorate.

    Lectures

    Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) | 02/10/2025

    KAS Election Talk - Chile & Bolivia: Decisions in Complex Times

    Organiser: Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel (Consultant)

    A dynamic exchange bringing together scholars to discuss democratic systems and institutional challenges in the context of the recent presidential elections in Chile and Bolivia, comparing experiences and reflecting on opportunities for strengthening democracy.

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    Conference | 26/08/2025 - 29/08/2025

    Gender and Radical Right Populism

    ECPR General Conference 2025, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Organisers: European Consortium for Political Research Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel (Chair)

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel is chair of the panel "Gender and Radical Right Populism".

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    Conference | 26/08/2025 - 29/08/2025

    Political Parties: Candidates, Campaigns, and Elections

    ECPR General Conference 2025, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Organisers: European Consortium for Political Research Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel (Chair)

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel is chair of the panel "Political Parties: Candidates, Campaigns, and Elections".

    Dr. Daniela Osorio Michel

    Former GIGA Team member / Research Team Spokesperson

    Teaching

    Teaching | Willy Brandt School of Public Policy | 2023

    Project Group: Improving Local Representation - Lessons from the Global South

    Willy Brandt School of Public Policy Erfurt Germany

    Project Group Course at the Willy Brandt School, University of Erfurt, within the framework of the DEMINGS project

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