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Alaji Friday
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, UWC, South Africa
Alaji Friday is a researcher and educator who recently completed his PhD in Public Administration at the University of Western Cape (UWC) in South Africa.12 His research focuses on participatory development in sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular emphasis on people-centered development approaches.3
Dr. Friday's doctoral thesis investigated participatory development in South Africa and Nigeria, specifically examining community participation in developmental initiatives at the grassroots level in Stellenbosch and Bwari municipalities.1 He completed his PhD in 2022 under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Thompson.1
After completing his PhD, Dr. Friday expressed interest in pursuing work opportunities in education, administration, and teaching.2 As a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at UWC, he likely assisted with research projects and teaching responsibilities in the School of Government, where he was affiliated during his doctoral studies.3
Dr. Friday's academic background and research interests suggest he has expertise in public administration, community development, and participatory approaches to governance in African contexts.
