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Mphathesithe Mkhize

Lecturer and Researcher · Mangosuthu University of Technology

https://researchid.co/mphathesithe
@mut.ac.za
4Scopus Publications

Research Interests

Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Local Government, Policy Coherence and Climate Governance

Biography

I am an academic and researcher in public policy, with teaching expertise in public administration and the broader social sciences. My work focuses on evidence-based governance and the development of future public sector professionals, equipping them with analytical tools essential for effective policy implementation. I consistently integrate theoretical frameworks with practical insights, drawing on rigorous research and professional experience to inform impactful policy solutions. My research agenda is driven by a commitment to bridging policy gaps to advance local governance, sustainable development, and climate governance. I emphasize strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing policy coherence, and aligning development goals with environmental resilience. I contribute to integrating municipal strategies with global and national frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and South Africa’s National Development Plan.

Education

Mphathesithe Mzwandile Mkhize holds a Diploma in Public Management from Mangosuthu University of Technology, a Bachelor of Technology in Public Management from Durban University of Technology, a Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Policy and Development Studies, and a Master of Social Science in Public Policy from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). He is currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy at UKZN under the supervision of Dr Cheryl Mohamed Sayeed. Mphathesithe has accumulated extensive professional experience across non-governmental organisations, governme...

Recent Scopus Publications

  1. Renewable energy investments in South Africa: Potentials and challenges for a sustainable transition - a review
    Science Progress, 2024
  2. Ocean Plastic Pollution: Sources, Effects, Challenges and Mitigation Measures
    Journal of Marine Environmental Engineering, 2024
  3. Effects of climate change on agricultural production in south Africa
    International Journal of Climate Change Impacts and Responses, 2023
  4. Addressing Climate Change Challenges in South Africa: A Study in KwaZulu Natal Province
    Sustainable Development Goals Series, 2023

Research Outputs

https://journals.co.za/doi/full/10.10520/ejc-afgrow_v22_n2_a3

Grants / Consultancy

IPPA Research Grant – International Summer School on Public Policy, Nairobi (April 2025). • Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) o 1st Category Research Prize (July 2022).

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