๐ Sutability For Best Researcher Award – Dr. Mokgadi Phoebe Ramaloko
Dr. Mokgadi Phoebe Ramaloko is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding interdisciplinary research spanning climate change, migration, and industrial policyโwith a unique focus on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Africa. Her academic journey traverses three continents (Africa, Asia, Europe), illustrating global perspective, adaptability, and scholarly depth. With a track record of fieldwork, quantitative research, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and scholarship recognition, she embodies the values of innovative, solution-oriented, and internationally impactful research.
๐น Education ๐ & Experience ๐ง
Education ๐
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๐ Ph.D. in Global Studies (Economy, Society & Law), University of Urbino, Italy โ Thesis on SEZs in Zambia
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๐ Master of Social Science in Asia Pacific Affairs, National Sun Yat Sen University, Taiwan โ Thesis on Chinese SEZs in Africa
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๐ Bachelor of Finance, University of Botswana
Research & Work Experience ๐ง
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๐ฌ Research Assistant, University of Urbino โ Mediterranean student attitude study (2023โ2024)
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๐ Ph.D. Student Exchange, University of Zambia โ Fieldwork & quantitative analysis on SEZs (2021โ2022)
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๐ Research Assistant, National Sun Yat Sen University โ Focused on China-Africa investment (2015โ2016)
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๐๏ธ Administrative roles at BA ISAGO University, Fuel In Motion, and BATEP (2011โ2015)
๐น Professional Development
Dr. Ramaloko has consistently enhanced her research and analytical skills ๐ฌ through diverse international academic programs and collaborative projects ๐. Her experience spans quantitative and qualitative research ๐๐, advanced data analysis using SPSS, Stata & Excel ๐ป, and cross-university cooperation across the Mediterranean region ๐งฉ. She has presented her findings at international conferences ๐ค and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles ๐. Adept with research tools like EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley ๐ ๏ธ, she has also gained administrative and organizational expertise ๐๏ธ. Her dynamic academic journey bridges Africa, Asia, and Europe, making her a globally oriented, interdisciplinary scholar โจ.
๐น Research Focus
Dr. Ramalokoโs research ๐ง focuses on economic development and social transformation through the lens of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) ๐ญ in Africa, especially Zambia and Ethiopia ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ช๐น. She explores how SEZs influence industrial growth, employment creation ๐ผ, and policy formation ๐งพ. In parallel, her growing interest in climate change ๐ก๏ธ and its intersection with migration ๐ถโโ๏ธ broadens her scope into sustainability and human mobility studies ๐. Her work is both policy-relevant and empirically grounded, offering vital insights into regional integration, development economics ๐, and international cooperation ๐ค.
๐น Awards & Honors ๐
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University of Urbino Ph.D. Scholarship (2019โ2023)
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IMAPA Scholarship โ National Sun Yat Sen University, Taiwan (2015โ2016)
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Government of Botswana Scholarship โ Undergraduate Studies (2007โ2010)
Publication Top Notes
๐ Title: China-Zambia engagements: is there change, what has changed and why?
โ๏ธ Authors: G. Hampwaye, P. Carmody, P.M. Ramaloko
๐ Journal: Journal of Contemporary East Asia Studies, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pp. 179โ198
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Year: 2023
๐ Cited by: 1ย
๐ Abstract: This paper examines the evolving nature of ChinaโZambia relations, focusing on political, economic, and infrastructural engagements. It explores whether these engagements have undergone significant transformation, what specific changes have occurred, and what factors have driven these shifts. The analysis considers both Zambian agency and Chinese strategic interests within the broader context of AfricaโChina relations.
๐ Conclusion
Dr. Ramalokoโs research excellence, global academic mobility, and dedication to development-focused scholarship make her a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work not only advances academic discourse but also offers practical solutions for pressing global challenges. She exemplifies the award’s criteria through innovation, policy relevance, cross-cultural competence, and academic rigor. ๐
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