lkwon-ndung@university.edu.ng

Professor Linda Kwon-Ndung holds a PhD in Political Economy and Development Studies, with complementary degrees in Political Science. As a Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies, her research focuses on Governance, Development and Women Empowerment, where she has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has played crucial roles in shaping national conversations around gender empowerment in development.

ACADEMIC FOCUS

• Political economy of development
• Gender and governance
• Women's empowerment strategies
• Development policy analysis

EDUCATION

• PhD Political Economy and Development Studies
• M.Sc. Political Science
• B.Sc. (Hons) Political Science

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

• National Treasurer, Nigerian Political Science Association (2015-2018)
• Member, European Center for Research Training and Development UK (since 2014)

ADVOCACY & IMPACT

• Key contributor to national women empowerment policies
• Regular commentator on development governance issues
• Mentor for young female academics in political science

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Gender mainstreaming in development programs
• Women's political participation
• Economic empowerment models
• Development governance frameworks