Biography
I am a doctoral researcher in the field of Development Studies. My research topic " Civil societies strategies for the governance of just energy transition : Views from Africa" explores the legitimation of an "African-centered approach" for just energy transition (JET) by Africa-based civil society organisation in global arenas. I also analyse spaces available for their participation in energy policies at the national and levels in Zambia. Additionally, I investigate identities and subjectivities (re)produced between civil society organisations and citizens in localised energy transition initiatives, and how these contribute to understanding energy citizenship in African settings. My project connects with the theme of "civil society and democratic development" under the Sustainability Transformations doctoral pilot in Finland.
In 2024, I worked as a research assistant in the project "Re-articulating citizenship in the times of uncertainty: Hybrid narratives of Covid-19 responses in sub-Saharan Africa". I analysed newspaper report on state-citizens Covid-19 legitimations and enforcements in Uganda.
I hold a master's degree in social sciences (Development Studies) from the University of Jyväskylä, with a dissertation on women's representation in peace and conflict resolution spaces. My interests are peace, education, social equity, gender and environmental justice.
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