Nyankomo Marwa (Ph.D)

Associate Professor of Digital Transformation, Development Finance, and Applied Econometrics

Nyankomo Marwa (Ph.D) is an accomplished academic and professional with extensive experience in digital transformation, development finance, and applied econometrics. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Johannesburg Business School (JBS).1 2

Academic Background

Dr. Marwa holds a Ph.D. in Development Finance from the University of Stellenbosch Business School. He also completed doctoral coursework in Economics, Econometrics, and Public Policy at the University of Nebraska Lincoln (USA) and Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Canada. Additionally, he has earned:

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska Lincoln (USA)
Master's degree in Applied Statistics and Biostatistics from Hasselt University (Belgium)
BSc. in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from Sokoine University of Agriculture (Tanzania)1

Professional Experience

Before joining JBS in March 2023, Dr. Marwa held several notable positions:

Head of Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance at the University of Stellenbosch Business School
Director for Policy Research and Planning at Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank
Siemen International and MITACS scholar at the University of New Brunswick, Canada
Biostatistician at Saskatchewan Population Health Research Unit in Canada
Forensic Scientist and Supervisor of Forensic Bureau at Tanzanian Forensic Bureau
Country Research Analyst in the Social sector at TWAWEZA1 2

Research and Teaching

Dr. Marwa's research interests include:

The role of blockchain technology in financial inclusion
Empirical modeling of efficiency and sustainability of financial institutions
Agricultural value chain financing
Public policy advisory services
Housing finance and public policy
Economics of blockchain technology1

At JBS, he teaches graduate courses in Research Methodology, Blockchain for Business, Applied Economics, and Data Analytics.2

Achievements and Recognition

Throughout his career, Dr. Marwa has:

Successfully supervised over 9 Doctoral students and 65 Masters students
Published over 40 peer-reviewed articles in various international journals
Received several prestigious scholarships and awards, including the Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Researcher of the Year 20201

Dr. Marwa continues to accept a limited number of Doctoral, Post-Doctoral, and MBA Research candidates interested in blockchain and financial inclusion, fintech, digital transformation, and efficiency analysis.1

Highlights

Jul 16 · jbs.ac.za

Prof Nyankomo Marwa | Johannesburg Business School (JBS)

Experience

Associate Professor of Digital Transformation, Development Finance, and Applied Econometrics at Johannesburg Business School (JBS) since March 2023

Senior Lecturer in Development Finance Econometrics at University of Stellenbosch Business School (May 2016 - March 2023); Founding Director at Matumaini Capital Inc and Wambura Capital (December 2016 - Present); Volunteer SMES Mentor at Cuso International and Imvelisi (September 2017 - Present); Director of Policy Research and Planning at Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (March 2019 - October 2019)

Education

PhD in Development Finance, Applied Economics and Microfinance from Stellenbosch University Business School (2012 - 2015); MSc in Agricultural Economics, Applied Statistics and Econometrics, International Trade and Finance, Industrial Organization from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2008 - 2010); MSc in Biostatistics from UHasselt (2005 - 2006); MSc in Applied Statistics from UHasselt (2004 - 2005); BSc in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from Chuo Kikuu Cha Sokoine Cha Kilimo (1999 - 2002)