Andrew Bowman

Andrew Bowman is a Senior Lecturer in Africa & International Development at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, with adjunct research appointments at Rhodes University's Department of Sociology. His work bridges the political economy of development with empirical studies in southern Africa's agro-industries and extractive sectors.

• PhD in History of Science and Technology in Agricultural Development from the University of Manchester
• Former researcher at Society, Work and Development Institute (University of the Witwatersrand)
• Co-founder of the Foundational Economy Collective

Research foci include:

• Industrialization and structural change in agro-processing
• Financialization dynamics in mining sectors
• State-owned enterprises and economic transformation
• Foundational economy approaches to development

Recent publications examine:

• 2025: Value chain concentration in South African agro-industries
• 2024: Just transition challenges in beef production
• 2023: Cannabis industry equity frameworks

Teaching areas:

• MSc International Development core courses
• Foundational Economy Research Methodologies
• Value Chain Political Economy

Active in collaborative research with institutions across:

• University of Johannesburg (Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development)
• Economic and Social Research Foundation (Tanzania)
• Society, Work and Politics Institute (University of the Witwatersrand)