[I1]DONALD L SPARKS, PhD
94C
843.953.5159 * E-mail: sparksd@citadel.edu
* www.citadel.edu/faculty/sparks
Personal
Born May
23, 1953, South Carolina, USA; Married to Katherine Saenger, DVM; daughter
Sarah born 1980; son Laker born 1987.
Employment
Professor of International Economics, School
of Business Administration, The Citadel University, Charleston, SC
(1998-Present; Associate Professor
1991-98; Assistant Professor 1986-91).
Visiting Professor of Economics, Stetson
University, School of Business Summer Program, Innsbruck, Austria (summers
2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000).
Fulbright
Professor of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of
Maribor, Slovenia (Spring semester 2005; on leave from the Citadel).
Fulbright
Senior Specialist, Department of Economics, University of Swaziland,
Kwaluseni, Swaziland (August 2003).
Department Chairman and Visiting Professor of
Economics, Department of Economics, The American University in
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Academic year 2000-2001; on leave from the Citadel).
Fulbright Professor of Economics. Department
of Economics, University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Swaziland (Academic year
1996-97; on leave from the Citadel).
Associate Director, International Studies Program,
Institute for Public Affairs and Policy Studies, College of Charleston,
Charleston, SC (1985-1986).
Director, Program for International Cooperation in
Marine Development, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, Charleston,
SC (1984-85; on secondment from the US
Department of State, 1982-83).
Regional Economist for Africa, Office
of Economic Analysis, US Department of State, Washington, DC (1977-84; on
secondment to the SC Sea Grant Consortium, 1982-83).
Research Assistant, Mansell
Publishers, Ltd, London, UK (1976-77).
Staff Assistant, Senator Ernest F
Hollings, Washington, DC (1974-76).
Education
PhD, University of London, under the
supervision of the Department of Economics, School of Oriental and African
Studies (1985).
MA, University of London, under the
supervision of the Department of Economics, School of Oriental and African
Studies (1977).
BA, George Washington University,
Washington, DC, International Affairs
Major (1976). Completed courses in
economics or African Studies at Howard University, Georgetown University and
University of California, Los Angeles.
Consultancies
& Fellowships
United
Nations Industrial Development Organization, Vienna, Austria.
United
Nations Council for Namibia, New York, New York.
International
Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Gland, Switzerland.
Economist
Intelligence Unit, London, UK.
Business
International, London, UK.
Frost
& Sullivan Political Risk Forecasts, Inc, New York.
National
Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
J
William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award.
Citadel
Development Foundation, Charleston, South Carolina.
South
Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, Charleston, South Carolina.
South
Carolina Coastal Conservation League, Charleston, South Carolina.
The
Atlantic Exchange Fellowship, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Educational
Testing Service, Princeton, NJ.
Publications
Texts and Book-Length Publications
Microeconomics: Principles and Applications (Sixth
Edition). With James Willis & Martin
Primack. Redding, Calif: CT Publishing,
1997 (First Edition, 1988, Second Edition 1989, Third Edition 1993, Fourth
Edition, 1994, Fifth Edition 1996). [These editions are updates and revisions
of previous editions by Willis and Primack.
Sparks’ contribution was adding new material, updating, and revising.]
Namibia: The Nation After Independence. (With December Green) Boulder: Westview
Press, 1992.
Namibia: Industrial
Development at Independence (Industrial
Development Review Series). (Principle
author) Vienna: United Nations
Industrial Development Organization, 1990.
Macroeconomics: Principles and Applications. With
James Willis & Martin Primack.
Redding, Calif: CAT Publishing,
1989. [This edition is an update of a previous edition by Willis and
Primack. Sparks’ contribution was adding
new material, updating, and revising.]
Marine Resources as a Base for Industrial
Development: Problems and Prospects in The Western Indian Ocean Island States. Consultant Report (Principle author). Vienna:
United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 1985.
Namibia's Future:
The Economy at Independence. (With Roger Murray) (EIU Special Report Number 197) London: The Economist Intelligence Unit, 1985.
Final Report:
Regional Workshop for Coastal and Marine Management and Protection in
East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Charleston, SC: South Carolina Sea Grant
Consortium/International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural
Resources, 1984.
Programme for Action: Report on a Management Strategy for the
Conservation and Development of Coastal and Marine Resources in East Africa and
the Indian Ocean Region (edited, with James Dobbin and Dan Finn),
Charleston, SC: South Carolina Sea Grant
Consortium/International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural
Resources, 1984.
Articles or Book
Chapters
“The
Future of Monetary Integration in Southern Africa: Lessons from the European
Monetary Union?” [with Richard Dutu] in Journal
of African Policy Studies. Volume 10, Number 1, 2004, p.19-53.
"Swaziland" in The World Book Encyclopedia, 2004.
"Globalization
and Sub-Saharan Africa: Will the Promise of Shared Prosperity Ever be
Realized?", Journal of African Policy Studies. Volume 9, Number 1,
2003 [Earlier version published in the Proceedings of Annual Research
Conference, American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, 2003, p.49-58]
“The Future of Monetary Integration in
Southern Africa: Should SADC Join the Rand Monetary Area?” in Malliaris, M and
Anastasios, M (eds). The Global Economy:
Financial, Monetary, Trade and Knowledge Asymmetries. Toronto: APF Press, 2003, p.110-125.
“Economic
Trends in Africa South of the Sahara, 2004", in Africa South of the Sahara 2005 (34th
Edition) London: Europa Publications, 2004, p.12-21. Chapters in previous
editions: 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993,
1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988.
"Mauritius:
Economy", in Africa South of the
Sahara 2005 (34th Edition) London: Europa Publications, 2004, p.
724-729. Chapters in previous editions: 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997,
1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988.
"Namibia:
Economy", in Africa South of the
Sahara 2005 (34th Edition) London: Europa Publications, 2004, p.
775-780). Chapters in previous editions: 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997,
1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988.
"Seychelles:
Economy", in Africa South of the
Sahara 2005 (34th Edition) London: Europa Publications, 2004, p.
958-962). Chapters in previous editions: 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997,
1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988.
“Swaziland:
Economy”, in Africa South of the Sahara
2005 (34thd Edition) London: Europa Publications, 2004,
p.1100-1105 (revised from Graham Matthews). Revised chapters in previous
editions: 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996.
"Indian
Ocean Region", in Oxford Companion
to Politics of the World (2nd edition). New York: Oxford
University Press, 2001, p. 388-390.
"Madagascar",
in Oxford Companion to Politics of the
World (2nd edition). New York: Oxford University Press, 2001, p.
514-515.
“Developing the Mining and Tourism Sectors in
Namibia: Providing Lessons for the Region”, Economic
Digest, the Journal of the Economics Association of Swaziland, volume 7,
number 4, December 1996, p.1-16.
"The
Peace Dividend: Southern Africa After Apartheid”, in Indicator South Africa, Volume 10, Number 2, Autumn, 1993, p. 27-32.
"Indian
Ocean Region", in Oxford Companion
to Politics of the World. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993, p.
418-421.
"Madagascar",
in Oxford Companion to Politics of the
World. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993, p. 553-554.
"The
Economic Consequences for Southern Africa after Apartheid: The Regional Costs
and Benefits", in Economic Digest,
Quarterly Journal of the Economics Association of Swaziland, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1992, p. 15-72.
"Reunion:
History", in Africa South of the
Sahara 1988 (17th Edition) London: Europa Publications, 1987, p.796-797.
"Reunion:
Economy", in Africa South of the
Sahara, 1988 (17th Edition) London:
Europa Publications, 1987, p. 797-798.
"Seychelles:
Recent History", in Africa South of
the Sahara, 1988 (17th Edition) London: Europa Publications, 1987, p.
846-848.
"Marine
Resources Development Potential in the Western Indian Ocean Island
States", in Central Bank of
Seychelles Quarterly Review , November 1986 (Serialized in Seychelles Nation, November 26, 1986,
December 3, 1986, December 10, 1986, December 17, 1986, December 24, 1986,
January 7, 1987, January 14, 1987).
"Namibia's
Coastal and Marine Resources Potential" in African Affairs, The Journal of the Royal African Society, January
1985, p. 477-496.
"Regional
Coastal and Marine Conservation Efforts in East Africa and the Indian
Ocean", in Stone, J C, Africa and
the Sea . (Aberdeen: Aberdeen University, 1985), p. 304-317.
"Namibia's
Future: Prospects for the Economy and Foreign Involvement" in Multinational Business, London: The Economist Intelligence Unit, Number 1,
1983, p.11-21.
Numerous
economic studies published by the US Department of State for distribution to US
embassies worldwide and selected government foreign affairs agencies (1977-84).
Book Reviews
Book Review of Louw, P Eric. The Rise, Fall and
Legacy of Apartheid. London: Praeger 2004, in African Studies Review
(in production).
Book Review of Boone, Catherine. Political
Topographies of the African State: Territorial Authority and Institutional
Choice. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2003, in Africa Today
(in production).
Book Review of Allen, Garth and Brennan, Frank. Tourism
in the New South Africa: Social Responsibility and the Tourist Experience.
London: Tauris, 2004, in African Studies Review (in production).
Book Review of Gonzo, Webster and Plattner, I E, Unemployment
in an African Country: A Psychological Perspective. Windhoek: University of
Namibia Press, 2003, in African Studies Review, Volume 47, Number 1,
April 2004, p.222-223.
Book Review of Amila Toulmin, Philippe Delville
and Samba Traore (eds.). The Dynamics of
Resource Tenure in West Africa. London: International Institute for
Environment and Development, 2002, in African Studies Review, Volume 46,
Number 2, September 2003, p.116-117.
Book
Review of Bowen, Merle L, The State
Against the Peasantry: Rural Struggles in Colonial and Postcolonial Mozambique.
Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2000, in Africa Today, Volume 48, Number 4, Winter 2002, p.125-126.
Book
Review of Iheduru, Obioma M (ed),
Contending Issues in African Development: Advances, Challenges and the Future.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 2001, in Africa
Today, Volume 48, Number 2, Summer 2002, p. 163-164.
Book
Review of Elbadawi, Ibrahim A and Hartzenberg, Trudi (eds), Development
Issues in South Africa. New York: St Martins Press, 2000, in African
Studies Review, December 2001, Volume 44, Number 3, p. 102-104.
Book
review of Thirtle, Colin, van Zyl, Johan and Vink, Nick (eds). South African
Agriculture at the Crossroads: An Empirical Analysis of Efficiency, Technology
and Productivity. New York: St Martins Press, 2000, in African Studies
Review, December 2001, Volume 44, Number 3, p. 104-105.
Book
Review of Paolo Tripodi, The Colonial
Legacy in Somalia. Rome and Mogadishu: from Colonial Administration to
Operation Restore Hope. New York: St Martin’s Press, 1999, in African Studies Review, December 1999,
p.140-141.
Book
Review of Pendleton, W C, Katutura: A Place Where We Stay; Life in a
Post-Apartheid Township in Namibia. Athens: Ohio University Center for
International Studies, 1996, in African
Affairs: Journal of the Royal African Society, Volume 96, Number 383, April
1997, p.300-301.
Book
Review of Perrings, Charles, Sustainable
Development and Poverty Alleviation in sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Botswana.
London: Macmillan Press, 1996, in Journal
of African Policy Studies, Volume 2, Number 2/3, 1996, p.91-93.
Book
Review of Alladin, Ibrahim, Economic
Miracle in the Indian Ocean: Can Mauritius Lead the Way? Rose Hill:
Editions de l’Ocean Indien Lyee, 1993, in African
Studies Review, Volume 39, Number 3, 1996, p.196-198.
Book
review of World Bank, Adjustment in
Africa: Reforms, Results and the Road Ahead. A World Bank Policy Research Report (New
York: Oxford University Press, 1994) in African
Studies Review, December 1995, p. 113-114.
Book
Review of Milner, Chris and Rayner, A J. Policy
Adjustment in Africa: Case Studies in Economic Development (New York: St
Martin's Press, 1992), in Studies in
Comparative International Development ,
Spring 1993, p. 90-92.
Book
Review of James, V U. Resource Management
in Developing Countries: Africa's Ecological and Economic Problems (New
York: Bergin & Garvey, 1991), in Studies
in Comparative International Development , Spring 1993, p. 89-90.
Book
Review of Pryor, F L. The Political
Economy of Poverty, Equity and Growth: Malawi and Madagascar (New York:
Oxford University Press, 1990), in African
Studies Review Volume 35, Number 3,
1992, p.144-146.
Book
Review of Ndegwa, Philip, Africa's
Development Crisis (London: James Curey, 1985), in Geneve-Afrique, Journal of the Swiss Society of African Studies,
Volume XXIV, Number 1, 1986.
Book
Review of Hyden, Goran, No Shortcut to
Progress: African Development Management
in Perspective, (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1983) in Geneva Africa, Journal of the Swiss Society
of African Studies, Vol. XXIII, No.
1, 1985.
Book
Review of Adedeji, Adebayo (ed.), Indigenization
of African Economics (New York:
Africana Publishing Company, 1981) in Journal
of Developing Areas, Volume 18, Number 2, 1984.
Book
Review of Coulson, Andrew, Tanzania: A Political Economy (Oxford: Clarendon
Press, 1982) in Journal of Developing
Areas, Volume 19, Number 1, 1983.
Book
Review of McHenry, Dean, Tanzania's
Ujamaa Villages: The Implementation of a
Rural Development Strategy (Berkeley: Institute of International
Studies, 1979) in African Economic
History, Number 9, 1980.
Graduate
Research
"South
Africa's Economic Relations with Africa: A Case Study of Malawi".
Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of
London, 1985. (Available at Senate House Library, University of London.)
"Aspects
of Ujamaa Villages in Tanzania." Unpublished Masters Thesis, School of
Oriental and African Studies, University of London, 1977. (Available at
Department of Economics, SOAS, University of London.)
Conference
Paper Presentations and Participation
“The
Future of Monetary Integration in Southern Africa: Lessons from the European
Monetary Union?”, paper presented to the German Central Bank, Frankfurt,
Germany, July 2004.
"Globalization
and Sub-Saharan Africa: Will the Promise of Shared Prosperity Ever be
Realized?", paper presented to the Annual Research Conference, American
University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, April 2003.
“The
Future of Monetary Integration in Southern Africa: Will SADC Join the Rand
Monetary Area?” paper presented to the international conference, "Exchange
Rates, Economic Integration and the International Economy", Department of
Economics, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, May 2002, and an earlier
version was presented to the conference,
“Conflicts in Monetary Unions”, Universitat Gesamthoschschule Kassel,
Germany, April 2001.
"Segmentation
vs. Integration of Capital Markets in Developing and Transition
Economies", paper presented by Dr Nurmagambetov, discussant for to the
international conference, "Exchange Rates, Economic Integration and the
International Economy", Department of Economics, Ryerson University, Toronto,
Canada, May 2002.
"Annual
Bank Conference on Development Economics 2002", invited participant, The
World Bank, Washington, DC, April 2002.
“Global
Commodity Price Fluctuations and the Impacts on African Economies: A Case Study
of Gold and South Africa” [with Stephen T Barnett] paper presented to the
African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific, International
Conference, Perth Australia, November 1999.
“Globalisation
and Africa and Asia”, panel chair, African Studies Association of Australasia
and the Pacific, International Conference, Perth Australia, November 1999.
"International
Official Gold Reserves and the South African Economy: The End of the Midas
Touch?", [with Stephen T Barnett] paper presented to the African Studies
Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October 1998 and presented
earlier to the "International Conference on Defense Economics and Security
in the Mediterranean Basin and in Sub-Saharan Africa", Centre of African
and Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Management, Technical
University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, May 1998.
"Africa’s
Economic Crisis: When Will It End?”, paper presented to the Eight World
Congress of Social Economists, Charleston, South Carolina, August, 1996.
“Car
Free Cities Conference ‘96”, invited participant, Copenhagen, Denmark, May,
1996.
“African Regional Challenges: Implications for
the Future”, invited participant, International Affairs Symposium, US Army John
F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Ft Bragg, NC, December 1995.
“Differentiating
Restaurant Startups: A Conceptional Framework” [with Dr George Vozikis], paper
presented to the Academy of Entrepreneurship, Nassau Bahamas, November 1995.
“Prospects
for Growth in Southern Africa”, panel discussant, African Studies Association
annual meeting, Orlando, Florida, November, 1995.
“Annual Bank Conference on Development
Economics”, invited participant, the World Bank and IMF, Washington, DC, May,
1995.
“Civil Strategy for Internal Development”,
invited participant, the US Air Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt
Field, Florida, January, 1995.
“Mining Sector and Environmental Conservation
in Namibia: Providing Lessons for the Region”, paper presented to the African
Studies Association and Canadian Studies Association annual meeting, Toronto,
Canada, November, 1994; to the Office of Economic Analysis, Department of
State, Washington, DC May 1995; and, to the Economics Association of Swaziland,
October 1996.
"The
Future of Regional Organizations in Africa", panel chair, the African
Studies Association annual meeting, Boston, Mass, December 1993.
"Southern
Africa: Changing Socio-Strategic Perspectives", invited panel discussant,
the African Studies Association annual meeting, Seattle, Washington, November
1992.
"Development
Perspectives for an Independent Namibia", invited participant, Rutgers
University (Camden Campus). October 1992.
"Instability
in the Nineties: Special Operations Forces Meeting the Challenge", invited
symposium discussant, United States Army, John F Kennedy Special Warfare
School, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, December 1991.
"Southern
Africa After Apartheid: Economic Consequences for the Region", paper
presented to the African Studies Association annual meeting, St Louis,
Missouri, November 1991.
"Labor
and the Political Economy of South Africa", panel chairman, African
Studies Association annual meeting, St Louis, Missouri, November 1991.
"Annual
Conference on Development Economics 1991", invited participant, The World
Bank, Washington, DC, April 1991.
"Industrial
Growth and Development in Namibia: Prospects for Internal Growth and Regional
Cooperation", paper presented to the United Nations Council for Namibia's
"Seminar on the Integration of Namibia into Regional Structures for Economic
Co-operation and Development in Southern Africa", Harare, Zimbabwe,
October 23-27, 1989 and to the African Studies Association annual meeting,
Atlanta, Georgia, November, 1989.
"Prospects
for Namibia's Fisheries and Marine Resources", paper presented to the
United Nations Council for Namibia's "Seminar on the Integration of
Namibia into Regional Structures for Economic Co-operation and Development in
Southern Africa", Harare, Zimbabwe, October 23-27, 1989.
"Namibia's
Economic Constraints at Independence", presentation to the State
Department's interagency conference, "Namibia: On the Eve of
Independence", Washington, DC, July, 1989.
"Education
for Namibians: A Workshop", invited participant to the international
workshop sponsored by the Institute of International Education, New York, New
York, January, 1989.
"Namibia
at Independence", Roundtable Chairman, African Studies Association annual
meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October, 1988.
"The
South Carolina Coast: Future Shock", presentation to the conference,
"South Carolina's Coast: Past, Present and Future", Baruch Institute
for Marine Biology and Coastal Research, University of South Carolina,
Columbia, South Carolina, October, 1988.
"Economic
Development in Small Island Economies: Marine Resources and Appropriate
Technology in the Indian Ocean", paper presented to "Islands '88:
Conference of the Islands of the World", University of Tasmania, Hobart,
Tasmania, Australia, May, 1988.
"Seychelles,
Mauritius, Maldives and Comoros: Problems and Prospects for Small Island
Economies", paper presented in
absentia to the African Studies
Association Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, November 1987.
"What
Technology is Appropriate? Problems of
Technology and Technology Transfer in
Small Island Economies", paper presented to the "International
Sea Conference", University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius, September
1987.
"Resources
for Management and Development in the Coastal Zone" Panel Chair, for the
seminar, "Governmental Concerns in Coastal Zone Management", College
of Charleston/South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, Charleston, South Carolina,
June 1987.
"Appropriate
Technology and Technology Transfer in the Island States of the Indian
Ocean", paper presented to the UNCTAD/University of Toulouse
"International Workshop on Island Economies: North-South Relations and
Transfer of Technology", Fort-de-France, Martinique, October 1986.
"Economic
Liberalization in Africa: A Permanent Condition or a Passing Fancy?",
paper presented to the African Studies Association annual meeting, Madison,
Wisconsin, October 1986.
"The
Politics of International Economic Relations: Trade, Aid and Debt."
Discussant, Thirtieth International Affairs Symposium, U S Army John F Kennedy
School of International Studies, Ft Bragg, NC, May 1986.
"State
Structures and Economic Development."
Panel Chairman, African Studies Association/Middle Eastern Studies
Association joint meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, November, 1985.
"Seychelles
Economic Planning: New Potential for
Success or Lost Lessons from sub-Saharan Africa?" Paper presented to
African Studies Association/Middle Eastern Studies Association joint meeting,
New Orleans, Louisiana, November, 1985.
"Issues
in East Africa and the Indian Ocean." Panel Chairman, African Studies Association
annual meeting, Los Angeles, California, October 1984.
"Regional
Coastal and Marine Conservation Efforts in East Africa and the Indian
Ocean." Paper presented to the
African Studies Association annual meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, December 1983
and revised for presentation at the "Africa and the Sea Symposium",
University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, March 1984.
"Regional
Workshop for Coastal and Marine Management and Protection in East Africa and
the Indian Ocean." Workshop
Principal Investigator and Co-Chairman, University of Mauritius, October
1983. Sponsored by the National Science
Foundation, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural
Resources and United Nations Environment Programme.
"African
Parastatals: Public Enemy or Economic
Savior?" Paper presented to the
African Studies Association annual meeting, Washington, DC, November 1982.
"Namibia's
Coastal and Marine Resources Development".
Paper presented to the University of Vermont's conference,
"Namibia, Africa's Last Colony:
Problems for Freedom and Development", Burlington, Vermont, March
1982.
"African
Economic Priorities and the Lagos Plan of Action: Realism or Fantasy?" Paper presented to the African Studies
Association annual meeting, Bloomington, Indiana, October 1981.
"US-European
Trade with Africa, 1970-80". Paper
presented to the African Studies Association annual meeting, Bloomington,
Indiana, October 1981.
"Zimbabwe:
The Regional Perspective." Paper
presented to the national conference, "Business Opportunities in
Zimbabwe", Washington, DC, March 1980.
"Namibia's
Economy at Independence." Paper
presented to the African Studies Association annual meeting, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, October 1980.
"Walvis
Bay, Plumpudding and Penguin Islands: Their History and Economic Importance to
Namibia." Paper presented to the
African Studies Association annual meeting, Los Angeles, California, November
1979.
"Observations
on South Africa's Constellation Strategy:
The Economic Consequences to the Region". Paper presented to the Southern African
Research Association's fourth annual conference, University of Maryland,
October 1979.
Lectures & Research
“Globalization: Making It Work”, presentation to the symposium,
“Global Issues” at the Faculty of Economics & Business, University of
Maribor, Slovenia, January 2005.
"Fundamentals of International Economics", presentation to
the Regional Studies Course, US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and
School, Ft Bragg, NC, March 2004, March 2003, September 2003, September 2002,
April 2002.
“The
Battle of Ideas: The Role of the State in the Economy”, presentation to the
Economics Association of Swaziland, Mbabne, Swaziland, August 2003.
“Globalization:
The New Rules of the Game”, presentation to the American Cultural Center, US
Embassy, Mbabane, Swaziland, August 2003.
“Public-Private
Partnerships: Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Environment",
"How Tripartite Consultations in PPPs Promotes Success", workshop
presentations under the Public-Private Partnership Speaker Program, American
Center, US Embassy, Lusaka and the Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia, May
2003.
"Economic
Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Security Threat to the United
States?", presentation to the International Affairs Symposium, US Army
John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Ft Bragg, NC, November 2001.
"Globalization,
African Development and US Policy", presentation to the International
Affairs Symposium, US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Ft
Bragg, NC, June 2000.
"NGOs
in Africa: Agents for Change or Collaborators with the Status Quo?",
presentation to the International Affairs Symposium, US Army John F Kennedy
Special Warfare Center and School, Ft Bragg, NC, December 1999.
“Investments in
Developing Economies: Problems and Prospects”, presentation to the Economics
Association of Swaziland’s Seminar (via teleconference), July 1999.
“The
Media and Economic Development in Africa", presentation to the 16th
International Affairs Symposium, United States Army, John F Kennedy Special
Warfare School, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, June 1998.
"Economic
Trends in sub-Saharan Africa”, presentation to the United States Air Force
Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, May, 1999.
"Economic
Trends in sub-Saharan Africa”, presentation to the United States Air Force
Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, March, 1999.
“Economic
Interests in Africa", presentation to the 14th International Affairs
Symposium, United States Army, John F Kennedy Special Warfare School, Ft Bragg,
North Carolina, June 1998.
Lecture
tour to Madagascar, sponsored by the US Information Agency, June 1998. Topics included, "Southern Africa in
the Global Economy: Prospects", "The Role of the State in Economic
Development: The Four Hands of Government" and "Africa's Prospects
for the New Millennium: Challenges and Opportunities". Presentations to
the Business Roundtable, the Economic Journalist Club, The Group of Malagasy
Private Operators, Madagascar TV, the American Cultural Center, Antananarivo,
Madagascar.
"Recent
Economic Events in the Southern Region of sub-Saharan Africa",
presentation to the United States Army, John F Kennedy Special Warfare School,
Ft Bragg, North Carolina, December, 1997.
Research
trip to southern Africa to examine regional monetary arrangements, supported by
the Citadel Development Foundation, May, 1996.
Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Test reading, Educational Testing Service,
Princeton, NJ, January, 1996.
Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Test reading, Educational Testing Service,
Princeton, NJ, October, 1994.
Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Pre-test consulting, Educational Testing
Service, Princeton, NJ, March 1994.
"The
Crisis in Africa: The Economic Perspective", presentation to the United
States Air Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, December,
1995.
"Africa’s
Economic Future: A View from the Southern Region", presentation to the United States Army, John
F Kennedy Special Warfare School, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, December, 1995.
"Africa’s
Economic Future: Problems and Prospects ",
presentation to the United States Army, John F Kennedy Special Warfare
School, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, October, 1995.
"An
Overview of Africa’s Economies", presentation to the United States Air
Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, August, 1995.
"Options
for Southern Africa’s Economies",
presentation to the United States Air Force Special Operations School,
Hurlburt Field, Florida, May, 1995.
"Africa’s
Economic Future: A View from the Southern Region", presentation to the United States Army, John
F Kennedy Special Warfare School, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, April, 1995.
"South
Africa and the Region: Economic Prospects", presentation to the United States Air Force
Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, February 1995.
Research
visit to Namibia to review recent environmental regulations and survey the
mining sector, Citadel Development Foundation, January, 1995.
"Africa’s
Economies in Crisis", presentation
to the United States Air Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field,
Florida, February, April, July and December 1994.
"Where
is Africa Going? The Major Economic Issues", presentation to the United States Army, John
F Kennedy Special Warfare School, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, February 1994.
"Africa’s
Economic Crisis: A General Background and Prognosis", presentation to the United States Air Force
Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, November 1993.
"Current
Economic Issues in Africa",
presentation to the United States Army, John F Kennedy Special Warfare
School, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, September 1993.
"Understanding
Africa’s Economic Crisis",
presentation to the United States Air Force Special Operations School,
Hurlburt Field, Florida, September 1993.
"Africa’s Economic Climate: Past,
Present and Future", presentation
to the United States Air Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field,
Florida, June, 1993.
"Recent Economic Developments in
Sub-Saharan Africa", presentation
to the United States Air Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field,
Florida, December 1992.
"Economic Trends in Sub-Saharan
Africa" and "Regional Economic Issues: Southern Africa", presentations to the United States Air Force
Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 1992.
Lecture
tour to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Swaziland, sponsored by the US
Information Agency, May-June 1992.
Topics included, "Southern Africa’s Economy After Apartheid",
"The Role of the Private Sector: The Four Hands of Development" and
"US Economic Relations with Africa: Past, Present and Future".
Presentations to the Swaziland Economics Association, University of Zimbabwe, University
of Zambia, Reserve Bank of Swaziland, Institute for Strategic Studies, Maputo,
Center for African Studies, Maputo, American Cultural Centers (Mbabane,
Swaziland and Lusaka, Zambia).
"Economic Trends in Sub-Saharan
Africa", presentations to the United States Air Force Special Operations
School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, November 1991.
"Economic Systems in Sub-Saharan
Africa" and "Strategic, Political and Economic Issues in Southern
Africa", presentations to the
United States Air Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida,
June 1991.
"African
Economic Systems" and "Economic Issues in Southern Africa", presentations to the United States Air Force
Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 1991.
"Africa's
Economic Prospects and Problems", presentation to the J F Kennedy Special
Warfare School, U S Army, Ft Bragg, North Carolina, March 1991.
"Namibia:
Africa's New Nation", presentation to the Explorers' Club, Columbia, South
Carolina, March 1991.
Research
visit to Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania to conduct research under a
Citadel Development Foundation Grant, December 1990-January 1991.
"Introduction
to African Economies" and "Economic Issues in Southern
Africa", presentations to the
United States Air Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida,
October 1990.
"Namibia's
Economic Future: Prospects for the New Nation", presentation to the Royal
African Society and the Commonwealth Trust, London, England, September 1990.
"African
Economic Trends" and "Regional Issues in Southern Africa", presentations to the United States Air Force
Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 1990.
"Introduction
to African Economies" and "Regional Issues in Southern
Africa", presentations to the
United States Air Force Special Operations School, Hurlburt Field, Florida,
February 1990.
"Economic
Events in Namibia", interview with Radio
Free Europe, October 19, 1989.
Research
tour of Namibia for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and
Business International, December
1988-January 1989.
Lecture
tour to Somalia and Mauritius, sponsored by the US Information Agency,
September 1987. Topics included: "The Role of the Private Sector in
Development", "State Structures and Economic Development" and
"Utilizing Coastal and Marine Resources in Development". Lectured at:
University of Mauritius, Queen Elizabeth College, Rotary Club of Port
Louis, Mauritius, Somali National University, Somali Ministry of Fisheries,
Somali Peoples' Assembly and United States Information Service Center,
Mogadishu, Somalia.
"Recent
Economic Conditions in Zanzibar", Interview with Voice of America, March 1987.
"The
Economies of Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros and Seychelles." Lecture presented to the US Department of
State's Foreign Service Institute, Washington, DC, January 1987.
"Indian
Ocean Islands and Economic Issues." Lecture presented to the US Department
of State's Foreign Service Institute, Washington, DC, May 1986.
Lecture
tour to Kenya, Tanzania, Swaziland and Seychelles, sponsored by the US
Information Agency, February-March 1986.
Topics included: "The Role
of the Private Sector in Development", "Science and Technology in
Development", "US Economic Relations with Africa" and "The
Role of Coastal and Marine Resources in Development". Lectured at the University of Swaziland,
Swaziland Economics Association, Kenya Government Management Training
Institute, Kenya Institute of Management, Tanzania Association of Parastatal
Organizations, Tanzania Institute of Finance Management, Seychelles Rotary Club
and the Seychelles Central Bank. Interviewed by TV Seychelles and Swazi Life.
Consultation
visit to UNEP (Nairobi) and UNCTAD (Geneva) in conjunction with project
identification and support, March 1986.
"Economic Potential in the Western Indian Ocean: