Gift Mwonzora

Researcher on democratization, governance, peace and conflict studies. My main areas of research interests revolve around social movements, NGOs, democracy, democratization, political parties, peace and conflict studies and elections. Lately, I have been engaged in research on urban governance, policy planning and law within African Cities.

I am a holder of a PhD in Political Sociology, Rhodes University (2017); Masters of Arts in Development Studies major in Human Rights, Development & Social Justice - Erasmus Universiteit, the Netherlands (2011); Honours History and Development studies - Midlands State University (MSU) - Zimbabwe.

Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, College of Professional Management Southampton, England; Certificate in Practical Monitoring and Evaluation, University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

Certificate in Governance and Rule of Law in Fragile States: Reconstituting Legitimacy from The Hague Academy of Local Governance in Partnership with The Hague Institute of Global Justice