Introduction
Dr Stanley Maphosa works in the science advise, science communication and science diplomacy field at the Academy of Science of South Africa seven years now. Before that, he worked for 12 years for an International NGO- World Vision in transformational development, disaster risk management and advocacy. He has been a monitoring and evaluation specialist and leadership development practitioner. His work with The World Academy of Science sub Saharan Africa Regional Partner (TWAS SAREP) and ASSAf covers national, regional, Pan African and global levels of science. He has a PhD in Social Sciences- Specialising in Youth Sociology-Youth Participation in Decision Making Processes from the University of Fort Hare.
Expert
Dr Stanley Maphosa is a well rounded professional who has a combination of grassroots level and strategic or executive work in community development, disaster risk management, advocacy , science diplomacy, science engagement and science advice for close to 20 years. Prior to this, he was a school teacher for 10 years. He is a researcher, speaker, trainer, capacity builder, mentor, coach, consultant and empower of people with proven people and financial management skills. Dr Maphosa has been involved in monitoring and evaluation, operations leadership, and strategic partnerships. He has been involved in fundraising and resource mobilisation nationally, regionally, Pan African, and globally. He has been involved in international relations and strategic partnerships nationally, regionally, Pan African, and globally. He has consulted for Twende Mbele, World Vision, the United Nations Technology Bank among others.
Fields of expertise: Gender equality, Inclusive social development / inclusive societies / social inclusion, Participation, Reduction of inequalities / equity / poverty eradication, Social change / social transformations, Social policy, Youth