Dr. Lindani Bornfirst Ziyapapa Ndlovu is a seasoned development economist, trade and industrialization policy advisor, and project management specialist with over three decades of progressive experience across Africa, Europe, and international organizations. He holds a PhD in Development Economics from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom, an MBA in Banking and Finance at the University of Manchester’s Business School and a Master of Science in Development and Project Planning from the University of Bradford.
He has played a key role in designing, implementing, and evaluating trade, industrialization, and economic development policies, particularly within the SADC, COMESA, and EAC regions, with a strong track record of advising governments and regional bodies on strategies for regional integration, trade facilitation, and industrial competitiveness.
Dr Ndlovu is widely published, he has authored books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and policy papers on industrial policy, trade and poverty reduction, investment, and regional value chains, with work cited in international development debates and used in policy formulation. He has also presented numerous papers at international conferences and high-level policy dialogues.
Dr. Ndlovu combines deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and extensive field experience with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders including governments, private sector, academia, and development partners making him a highly effective advisor, policy strategist, and facilitator of trade and industrial development in Africa.