Introduction
I am a lecturer in International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand and hold a PhD in Political Studies from the University of Johannesburg. My work sits at the nexus of international relations, democratic governance, and emerging technologies—exploring how digital innovation can reshape institutional accountability and citizen engagement both locally and globally.
Expert
I hold a PhD in Political Studies, my research interests are centered around digital democracy and the utilization of technology to strengthen democratic practices. Specifically, I am interested in exploring citizen engagement, popular sovereignty, political participation, and direct democracy as means to fortify democratic ideals. Through my work, I hope to develop an Afrocentric model of democracy that is rooted in the unique cultural and social contexts of the African continent.
In addition to my academic pursuits, I also work as a politics and economics consultant.
Fields of expertise: e-Transformation / e-Governance, Economic policy / inclusive economic development, Evidence for policy / knowledge valorization, Inclusive social development / inclusive societies / social inclusion, Monitoring and evaluation, Participation, Policy design and delivery