Holder of a PhD in International Politics and Masters in Development Studies with Governance and Democracy Specialisation. Experienced researcher with a demonstrated history of working in Academia, International Development Agencies and Civil Society Organisations. Core skills in research including M&E, training, Organisational Capacity Assessments and writing. Have provided technical support on elections, electoral processes and reforms, constitutional reforms , anti-corruption programmes, social protection governance, education governance and Gender. Have undertaken social and political research and training assignments for numerous local and international institutions such as the World Bank, EU, UNDP, DfID/ British Council,Chr. Michelsen Institute (Norway), Global Partnership for Education, British Academy (UK), Zambia National Assembly, Zambia’s Immigration Department, Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission, Anti- Corruption Commission, HIVOS, Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA), Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC), Forum for Africa Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA), Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), Restless Development and Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP). Research outputs have culminated into publications, policy briefs and editorials that have been used by these organisations to refocus their development programming.
Qualifications
PhD International Politics
MSc Development Studies - Governance and Democracy specialisation
BA Library and Information Studies/Sociology - double major
Nalukui Milapo (2026) Women’s political leadership and participation in Zambia, AHEAD AFRICA. https://ahead.africa/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Research-by-Nalukui-Milapo-Womens-political-participation-in-Zambia.pdf
Friedson-Ridenour, Sophia; Milapo, Nalukui, Samuyachi, Kahilu; Chishimba, Rodgers; Kaputo, Willie C.; Selim, Nadia (2025) Keeping Girls In School: Lessons Learned from a School and Community-Based Case Management System. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/43692
Nalukui Milapo (2024). Governance and institutional building in the Great Lakes Region: Way Forward. Secretariat of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).
Nalukui Milapo (2023) Evaluation of the programme for strengthening the political participation of Persons with Disabilities in Zambia 2020-2024. Demo Finland
Eldred Masunungure and Nalukui Milapo (2022) National information management system for Informing disaster risk Reduction and resilience building: Zambia and Zimbabwe. Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Nalukui Milapo (2021) EU support for women’s political participation and leadership under the EU’s Gender Action Plan: A case study on Zambia. European Democracy Hub.
Nalukui Milapo (2021) Strategies and outreach activities to increase women and youth participation in elections in Zambia. UNDP Zambia. https://www.academia.edu/81951191/STRATEGIES_AND_OUTREACH_ACTIVITIES_TO_INCREASE_WOMEN_AND_YOUTH_PARTICIPATION_IN_ELECTIONS_Presented_to_UNDP_Zambia_Country_Office_Democracy_Strengthening_in_Zambia_DSZ_Project
Nalukui Milapo (2021). Assessment of performance of social safeguards/grievance redress mechanisms in World Bank financed projects in Zambia. World Bank- Zambia.
Sophia Friedson-Ridenour and Nalukui Milapo (2019) Zambia: Girls’ Education & Women’s Empowerment & Livelihoods (GEWEL) Project - Rapid Assessment of the Keeping Girls in School (KGS) Initiative. World Bank
Nalukui Milapo (2019) Women Representation in Zambia’s Trade Unions. HIVOS
Mubiana Macwan’gi, Mundia Muya, Lungowe Matakala and Nalukui Milapo (2017)Evolving cultural norms at crossroads with legal frameworks in reducing corruption in the procurement of construction projects in Zambia, International Journal of Advances in Mechanical and Civil Engineering, ISSN: 2394-2827 Volume-4, Issue-5, Oct.-2017, IRAJ DOI Number - IJAMCE-IRAJ-DOI-9200, http://www.iraj.in/journal/journal_file/journal_pdf/13-402-151141711647-51.pdf
L. Matakala, M. Muya, M. Macwan’gi, J. Tambatamba, B. Mwiya, J. Kalyongwe, N. Milapo, B. Sidono, K. Kazungu and V. Byusa (2017) Gaps and Challenges in the Legal Framework Regulating Corruption in Construction Procurement in Zambia. The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, ISSN: 3471-7102, Paper-I CFP/515/2017, http://www.multiresearch.net/cms/publications/CFP5152017.pdf
Okoth Fred Mudhai, Claudia Abreu Lopes, Winnie Mitullah, Neo Simutanyi, Alastair Fraser, Nalukui Milapo, Sammy Mwangi and Sharath Srinivasan ( 2015) PiMA Survey Design and Methodology, PiMA Working Paper Series # 1, Cambridge University, Centre of Governance and Human Rights. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/1810/248620/PiMA%20WP%201%20Survey%20Design%20and%20Methodology.pdf?sequence=1
Neo Simutanyi, Alastair Fraser and Nalukui Milapo (2015) Background Paper – Politics and Interactive Media, PIMA Working Papers #3. Cambridge University, Centre of Governance and Human Rights. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/248622
Claudia Abreu Lopes, Okoth Fred Mudhai, Winnie V. Mitullah, Neo Simutanyi , Sam Balongo, Stephanie Diepeveen, Alastair Fraser , Nalukui Milapo, Sammy Mwangi Emmanuel Tembo and Sharath Srinivasan (2015) Interactive media audiences in Africa: A comparison of four constituencies in Kenya and Zambia, Politics and Interactive Media in Africa ( PiMA) Working Paper Series #4, Cambridge University, Centre of Governance and Human Rights. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/1810/250541/PiMA%20WP%204.pdf
George Zimbizi, Nalukui Milapo and Sara Holsbrink (2017) Independent Evaluation of The Government of The Republic of Zambia/United Nations (GRZ/UN) Joint Programme On Gender Based Violence. Submitted to UNDP- Zambia. https://erc.undp.org/evaluation/documents/download/10567
Ralph-Michael Peters, Nalukui Milapo and Lee Habasonda (2015) Assessment of Electoral Cycle in Zambia -Voter Turnout, Women & Youth Representation and Citizen Interaction with Elected Leaders – Problem Analysis and Program Options for Interventions. DfID/ British Council.
Nalukui Milapo and Cholwe Beyani (2015) Evaluation of the Zambia Anti-Corruption Policy Policy Implementation 2011-2015. Anti- Corruption Commission.
Nalukui Milapo (2014): Funding levels to Education in Zambia from 2010 to 2013 in Kamwanga (2011) (Ed), National Reflections on the 2010-2013 National Budget and Selected Sectors. African Social Research Journal No. 57/58.
Nalukui Milapo (2013) Analysis of the 2013 Zambian Budget on Education. Zambia National Education Coalition.http://zgfoffce.org:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/116/2/ZANEC%20analysis%20of%20education%20sector_2013%20National%20budget.pdf
Nalukui Milapo (2013) Evaluation of the Joint Gender Advocacy Strategy. ZANEC, FAWEZA and CAMFED.
Nalukui Milapo and Mubiana Macwang’i (2013) Drug Trafficking among Zambian Women: What are the Drivers? Zambia Drug Enforcement Commission.
Nalukui Milapo and Matrine Chulu (2010). The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the 2009 53rd Session Theme- The Equal Sharing of Responsibilities Between Women and Men, Including Care Giving in the Context of HIV/AIDS. Desomack, Lusaka
International Politics
Governance, Democracy and Development Nexus
Gender
Education
Position: Country Researcher
Title of Project: Contribution (s) of the Non-Profit Sector to African Economies with specific focus on the creation of employment for young people.
The study is being undertaken in 17 African countries and tracks the contribution (s) of the Non-Profit Sector to African economies with specific focus on the creation of employment for young people. The Study emanates from Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works Strategy, which aims to enable 30 million young Africans to secure dignified and fulfilling work by 2030
Duration: 2024-2027
Funded by: Mastercard Foundation
Co-Partner: Wits University (Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment)
Other Partners: Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi – Prof. Paul Kamau; Strathmore University – Prof. Ismail Ateya; East Africa Philanthropy Network – Evans Okinyi; Makerere University – Dr. Moses Okech; University of Addis Ababa – Prof. Tesfaye Zeleke; IPAR, Rwanda – Eugenie Kayitesi; University of Dar es Salaam – Dr. Ng’wanza Kamata; Institute of Economics and Social Research, University of Zambia – Dr. Nalukui Milapo; SIVIO Institute – Dr. Tendai Murisa; Centre of African Studies, Eduardo Mondlane University – Dr. Carlos Fernandes; Social Surveys – Bev Russel; IPAS DRC – Dr. Jean-Claude Mulunda; Centre for Social Policy Studies,University of Ghana – Dr. Emmanuel Kumi; Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour la Paix – Prof. Arsène Brice Bado; Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University Foundation – Dr. Paul Appiah-Konadu; Institut Supérieur de Développement Local – Dr. Mohamadou SY; Gerhart Centre for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement and Responsible Business, The American University in Cairo – Prof. Ali Awni and Kareman M. Shoair; and Cadi Ayyad University/ Ennakhil Association – Prof. Mohsine El Ahmadi.