Biography
Dr Hanson Chishimba is a lecturer and researcher specialising in governance, public finance and development. He holds a PhD in Governance and Leadership, with a specialisation in Public Finance, and a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Lusaka. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Zambia. His teaching experience covers Development Studies, Public Finance, Project Management and Project Finance. Beyond academia, Dr Chishimba has extensive professional experience in investment management, development planning, public-sector finance and local government administration. His research interests include public finance, governance and accountability, decentralisation, pension systems and social protection, development finance, public investment management and local economic development. His work explores how effective governance and sound financial management can promote inclusive and sustainable development.
Publications
1. An Analysis of the Effects of Equalisation Funds on Service Delivery in Selected Local Authorities in Zambia
Hanson Chishimba, Eustarckio Kazonga and Evaristo Nsenduluka (2020). Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation, 1, Article 14.
2. Effects of Microfinance Services on the Livelihoods of Marketeers in Zambia: A Case of Matero Market in Lusaka
Dorothy Chibbonta and Hanson Chishimba (2023). Cogent Social Sciences, 9(2), Article 2266922.
3. Nurturing Growth: Exploring Factors Influencing Female Youth Entrepreneurs in Lusaka's Central Business District
Angel Bhamjee and Hanson Chishimba (2024). Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 24(1), 67-80.
4. Agro Dealers and Information Communication Technology: A Case of Selected Districts of Central Province of Zambia
Lloyd Mwanza and Hanson Chishimba (2024). Global Journal of Human-Social Science, 24(1), 19-29.
5. Project Finance Syndication: An Evaluation of the Challenges Faced by Parastatals in Accessing Project Finance in Developing Countries, a Case of Zambia
Francis Nyirenda and Hanson Chishimba (2024). Global Journal of Management and Business Research: Finance, 24(1).
6. Rape Myth Acceptance Among Undergraduate Students at the University of Zambia
Lukwesa Christina Musonda and Hanson Chishimba (2024). Cogent Public Health, 11(1), Article 2365450.
Book
7. Equalisation Transfers and Service Delivery in Local Authorities in Zambia
Hanson Chishimba, Eustarckio Kazonga and Everisto Nsenduluka (2023). Generis Publishing.
Research interests
Public finance
Governance and accountability
Decentralisation
Pension systems and social protection
Development finance
Public investment management
Local economic development
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