Institution
United Nations Development Programme
Position
Policy specialist
Expertise
Monetary Economics, International trade & finance, international macroeconomics, Poverty, Inequality, SMEs finance and entrepreneurship
Name
Mthokozisi
Surname
Tshuma
Short CV

Dr Mthokozisi Tshuma is a policy specialist on Inclusive Growth at the United Nations Development Programme. He previously worked as a Chief Sector Expert: Research, Partnership and Development at the National Planning Commission (NPC) in the Presidency. He managed, coordinated, and facilitated research projects to inform planning, promote policy coordination and implement a knowledge management strategy for the NPC. Before joining the NPC in 2014, he served as the Head of Institutional Research at the University of Witwatersrand and lectured on the Economics Honours programme at the same institution. In addition, he has served as the Deputy Director: Industrial Policy at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and Operational Specialist: Revenue Forecasting and Analysis at the South African Revenue Services (SARS). He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Witwatersrand. His research interests include Monetary Economics, International trade & finance, international macroeconomics, Poverty, Inequality, SMEs finance and entrepreneurship.

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Econ3x3 promotes analysis and debate on unemployment and employment, income distribution and inclusive growth in South Africa. It publishes accessible research- and expertise-based articles and provides a forum for engagement between research and policy making. We invite contributions from economists and other social science researchers, policy advisors and independent experts.

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