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I am a social policy researcher, with a background in qualitative research, policy analysis and teaching. A member of the Research Training Centre (RTC) within the School of Social and Political Sciences. My broad research interests include public libraries and other 'third spaces'; literacy in the early years; youth studies; families and personal relationships; community studies and civil society. Methodological interests are focused on qualitative research methods and qualitative policy analysis, specifically participatory research and collaborative ethnography, qualitative data analysis and secondary qualitative data and evaluation methods.
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I am a passionate, active participant and facilitator of learning. I am a Professor at the University of Pretoria's School of Public Management and Administration in South Africa. My doctorate focused on whistleblower protection and I am passionate about the eradication of corruption, strengthening of strong, ethical organizations and the protection of those that disclose wrongdoings. I serve on various committees including review and advisory committees to the South African government.
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I am Lecturer in African Studies and International Development at the University of Edinburgh.
I am a geographer by training. My work is in the fields of economic geography, development studies, political economy, and labour studies. I am interested to explore the challenges of digital transformation and its impact on economy, labour, and society in Africa.