Dr Rampal Mxolisi Sillah is an accomplished development professional with extensive experience in academia, research, and consultancy. He holds a Ph.D. in Development Studies, and has 13 years’ experience as a lecturer in the Department of Development Studies at Midlands State University (MSU). In his capacity as the Coordinator of Development Studies programmes at MSU’s Harare Campus, Dr Sillah played a pivotal role in curriculum development, aligning programs with the Education 5.0 policy, and establishing partnerships with NGOs to enhance educational and community impact. He is also well published with 13 publications to his name. His niche academic areas include Non-Profit Management, Disaster Risk Management, Development Theory and Corporate Governance for the Non-Profit sector. Beyond academia, Dr Sillah also exudes an extensive development consulting portfolio, as he has been a consultant for organisations like Transparency International Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Environmental Lawyers Association, and Green Governance Zimbabwe Trust, Practical Action, Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust, Zimbabwe Coalition for Debt and Development, Democracy Worldwide Foundation, Welthungerhilfe and many more. His expertise extends to disaster risk reduction, gender mainstreaming, and social accountability monitoring. Beyond his consulting work, Dr Sillah is a seasoned career coach and has served on several NGO boards, including the Centre for Conflict Management and Transformation. His commitment to development and youth empowerment is evident in his various consulting portfolios and publications.
