Mr. Blessing Mataka,HOD- Political and Administrative Studies
Role: Head of Department-Political and Administrative Studies
Lecturer-International Relations and Development
Academic Rank: Lecturer II
Qualifications: Master of Science in International Relations (University of Zimbabwe)
Bachelor of Science Honours in Political Science (University of Zimbabwe)
Assessor Training Certificate, Accreditation and Training Services, South Africa
OSCE/ODIHR Election Observer Certificate, AuthorAid, UK
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Specialization: Economic Governance and Relations International law Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, Economic Diplomacy Climate Change
Democracy and Election Management Issues International Migration Issues
Teaching: Nine (9) years teaching experience
Selected Publications
Book Chapter
- Toendepi Shonhe, Shakespear Hamauswa and Blessing Mataka (2017), A critique of Zimbabwe’s policy making process: A menu for understanding ZIMASSET, OSRREA, University of Zimbabwe Publications, Harare.
Journal Article
- A Bundle of Opportunities: A Correction of Misconceptions about Climate Change, Paper accepted International Multidisciplinary Conference
Conference Papers
- An evaluation of the Public Service performance management system in Namibia: The place of performance Appraisal in Namibia’s Vision 2030, Paper presented at the 1st Leadership Conference of Southern Africa, 12 – 15 August 2014. Windhoek, Namibia; hosted by International University of Management
- Unlocking Zambia’s value through economic diversification: A special focus on Agriculture , Paper presented at ZSPA International Conference on Contextualising Sustainable Development Goals into National Economic and Social Development Pillars, 14-17 June 2016, Lusaka, Zambia
- The need for Lean Performance Management towards the attainment of Vision 2030 in Zambia, Paper presented at ZSPA International Conference on Performance Management, 21 – 23 June 2017, Lusaka, Zambia