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Tinashe Nyamwena

@tinashenyamwena

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Economist specializing in competition, digital industrialisation, and evidence-based policy research.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek research-driven roles where I can influence policy on digital industrialisation and inclusive economic development, with opportunities for impact and collaboration.

I am an economist with six years of applied research experience in competition, regulation, and digital industrialisation, delivering policy-relevant analysis and evidence-based recommendations.

I have led and contributed to numerous working papers, policy briefs, and firm-level studies on digital adoption, localisation, and sectoral competitiveness across South Africa and comparative contexts.

I combine quantitative and qualitative methods, economic modelling, and stakeholder engagement to translate research into actionable strategies that support inclusive industrial development and policy reform.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Researcher

Current

Independent

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)

Conduct research on digital platforms, telecommunications, and gig-economy livelihoods in South Africa and India, producing policy-relevant reports and case studies to inform industrialisation and market access strategies.

Economic Research Data Analysis Policy Analysis Report Writing Quantitative Methods Qualitative Methods Survey Design

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Associate Member

Current

Pan-African Scientific Research Council

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Contributed to pan-African scientific research initiatives and collaborations, supporting research dissemination and advocacy efforts since 2021.

Research Collaboration Policy Advocacy Networking

Economist / Researcher

Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development

Apr 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 9 months)

Conducted in-depth economic research and forecasting on competition, regulation and digital industrial development, delivering working papers and policy briefs that informed regulatory and industrial policy decisions.

Statistical Analysis Policy Analysis Forecasting Report Writing Survey Analysis Stakeholder Engagement

Programme Research Officer

Chitungwiza Community Development Network

Nov 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Carried out baseline surveys, monitoring and evaluation, and proposal writing to support community development projects and maintain funding databases for program implementation.

Monitoring & Evaluation Survey Design Proposal Writing Project Management Data Collection Reporting Database Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Master of Commerce, Competition and Regulation Economics

2019 - 2023

Completed an MCom in Competition and Regulation Economics focusing on competition, regulation and digital industrial development.

University of Limpopo

Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Economics

2016 - 2016

Completed a BCom Honours in Economics with an empirical thesis on capital flight and economic growth in South Africa (1970–2010).

University of Zimbabwe

Executive Certificate, Monitoring and Evaluation

2013 - 2014

Completed an Executive Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation.

University of Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Science, Economics

2010 - 2013

Grade: Second lower class

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a dissertation on the impact of stock market development on economic growth in Zimbabwe (1980–2008).