Shingirai L. Taodzera
استادیار · Political economy of development in Africa
University of California, Davisمعرفی
Shingirai L. Taodzera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on the political economy of development in post-colonial sub-Saharan Africa, particularly natural resource governance in East and Southern Africa. He holds a Ph.D. in International Development from the University of Ottawa and has held fellowships at Wellesley College and the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program. His work examines themes of indigeneity, resource ownership, and post-colonial state formation.
Education:
- Ph.D. International Development, University of Ottawa
- M.A. Political Science, Dalhousie University
- M.A. International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand
Research interests include:
- Extractive industries governance
- Traditional kingdoms in African politics
- Political violence and post-conflict reconstruction
- Comparative state systems
His scholarly work has been supported by major organizations including the Social Sciences Research Council and the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. Media contributions include analysis for the Wall Street Journal. Professional memberships include the African Studies Association and International Political Science Association.
Teaching and mentorship: Previously coordinated the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program at Wellesley College, mentoring junior fellows at institutions including Bowdoin College and the University of the Witwatersrand.
