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 

1. 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

1. A Bundle of Opportunities: A Correction of Misconceptions about Climate Change, Paper accepted International Multidisciplinary Conference

 Conference Papers

1. 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 1^st Leadership Conference of Southern Africa, 12 – 15 August 2014. Windhoek, Namibia; hosted by International University of Management
2. 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
3. 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