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Research on Governance, Leadership and Development in Africa

Our research offers a responsive approach to emerging demand for evidence based social dialogue, debates and knowledge driven learning. The centre’s Research Agenda aims to contribute to new knowledge and practice on inclusive governance and development, enrich our existing programs and learning offers, and be source of inspiration for new ones.

OUR RESEARCH

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Making the AfCFTA Promises a Reality for African Youth

Advancing the structural inclusion of youth in the AfCFTA processes, as a means of integration and sustainable development on the continent by exploring the prospects for expanded industrialisation, markets, and trade opportunities for the youth.

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GENERATIONS AND JUSTICE

Studies that explore questions around youth inclusion, voice and participation in leadership and governance such as “Youth Governance Architecture Studies” that monitor the enabling environment for youth participation in political and economic governance as well as their access to economic and decent work opportunities.

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FEMINISM, GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Research that explores new forms of domination and proposes new ways of building resilient gender equality models.

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HUMAN RIGHTS, HUMAN DIGNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Ensuring that new understandings of rights and new dimensions of rights from bottom-up processes define and enrich our course offering and research publications.

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DEMOCRACY, CITIZEN VOICE AND GOVERNANCE MONITORING

These studies form the basis for defining citizen engagements in democratic processes and exploring ways in which citizens’ voices and citizen activism can be supported.

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CLIMATE JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE

Being instrumental in informing the approaches to be employed by partners across the world as they work to support vulnerable communities across Africa to mitigate the effects of climate change. Research, short courses and fellowships are to be developed to clearly understand the breadth and depth of climate change and how to create lasting solutions.

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INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND SWAHILI

Research that promotes Swahili Language to be a strong asset to export global and soft power in Africa. These Studies will explore the potential for Swahili to become the language that acts as a tool for African integration.

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The Team Working With Research

Said Omar

Dr. Said Omar

Head of Intercultural Unit

Dr. Said Omar

Head of Intercultural Unit omars@mstcdc.or.tz Omar Said is a Swahili Language and Culture Trainer currently pursuing his PhD in Kiswahili (Applied Linguistics) at the University of Dar es Salaam. Omar holds a BA in Languages and Interpretation from the Muslim University of Morogoro as well as an MA in Swahili Studies from Makumira University. Omar’s academic achievements are complemented by several years of experience as a Swahili-English translator/interpreter, language instructor as well as one year of Swahili teaching experience overseas at Michigan State University as a Fulbright Scholar.
Juliana Shem

JULIANA SHEM

Senior Programs Officer

JULIANA SHEM

Senior Programs Officer shemj@mstcdc.or.tz Juliana Shem is a Senior Program Officer at MS TCDC. She holds a Masters of Arts in Educational Management and Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology. She has vast experience in program coordination and management. She has over 10 years of experience coordinating programs, projects, and training. She is a trained peer counsellor cum peer educator. She is also trained in CBET curriculum development, delivery and assessment. She doubles as the Centre’s Accrediting Bodies Liaison Officer and Staff Union Chairperson. She is passionate about academia, project work, research, and development work. She believes in every situation being a learning situation. In her free time, Juliana likes reading, cooking, and travelling.
DR. IRENE MKINI LUGALLA

DR. IRENE MKINI LUGALLA

Academic Dean

DR. IRENE MKINI LUGALLA

Academic Dean lugallai@mstcdc.or.tz Irene is a Gender and Development expert with more than 20 years of working with universities and INGOs. She is an experienced researcher, writer and trainer experienced in leading and implementing a broad range of research, consultancy and training programs on gender and development work specifically on youths, child protection, social and economic strengthening of adolescent girls and young mothers on entrepreneurship.   Irene holds a Master's Degree of Arts in Development Studies majoring in Women, Gender, and development from the Institute of Social Studies in the Hague and a PhD from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.  At MS TCDC, Irene plays a key role in overseeing all matters pertaining to Academics and student affairs. Her hobbies includes reading, networking, travelling, nature, philanthropy and spending time with her family.
Nawa Villy Sitali 

Nawa Villy Sitali 

Head of Leadership and Governance Academy 

Nawa Villy Sitali 

Head of Leadership and Governance Academy