This paradox has motivated Mr Tshimpaka to embark into Political and Development Studies as his keen interests. Before joining Govinn as Junior Researcher in 2016, Mr Tshimpaka completed his five years program of Honours degree (Licence) in Political and Administrative sciences from the University of Lubumbashi/DR Congo in 2001. Survivor of recurring political turmoil in the DR Congo, Mr Tshimpaka was forced to migrate to South Africa in 2003.

After years of hardship as forced migrant in South Africa, Mr Tshimpaka did not give up on his dreams and managed to enroll for his Masters of Arts in Development Studies in 2011 after successfully completing his Non-purpose degree in Human Security and Development, Development Contemporary issues and Debates from the University of South Africa in 2010.

Subsequently, He completed his Masters of Arts in Development Studies from University of South Africa in 2014. With reference to the above qualifications, Mr Tshimpaka is a Tutor of four modules since 2012 in the Department of Development Studies at University of South Africa. He is currently teaching the Introduction to Development Studies, Development Problems and Institutions, Community Development and Programs and Projects as tools of Development.

In addition, MR Tshimpaka is an external marker for the same above Academic Department for the past five years since 2011, marking the all undergraduate modules. He worked as Protocol Official for the Angolan Embassy Defence Office in Pretoria for the past 7 years. Mr Tshimpaka is currently reading towards a PhD in Political Sciences at University of Pretoria that focuses on “Social transformation through people-centred approaches: a critical analysis of the Southern Africa People’s Solidarity Network”.

Research interests

• Governance and Development
• Human Security
• Transboundary Governance
• Anti-corruption strategies
• Development Studies
• Decolonial Thinking
• Forced Migration

Contacts

Email: leon.mwamba@governanceinnovation.org

Skype: Leon.mwamba2