Marc Wegerif
Marc is a Lecturer in Development Studies, in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Pretoria. He is also a Research Associate at the Human Economy Programme. He can be contacted at contacted at [email protected].
Marc has worked on development issues in a range of organisations for about 30 years. Land and agrarian reform issues have been a focus for over 20 years. He was until recently the Land Rights Policy Lead with Oxfam responsible for global advocacy and coordination of the organisations land related policy work. Other recent roles included managing several multi-country projects and international advocacy and campaigning on trade, climate change, land and food policy. Previous experience includes extensive work with at range of South African non-government organisations, including starting and running several development organisations.
Marc holds a Sociology PhD from Wageningen University. The focus of the research was on the food system that feeds the large and fast-growing city of Dar es Salaam. His Master’s Degree (obtained cum laude) is in Land and Agrarian Studies from the University of the Western Cape.
Current research interests are focused on the symbiotic and non-corporate means of production and distribution of food that exist in Southern Africa with a focus on Tanzania and South Africa. Exploring what can be learnt from these people created existing everyday practices for the achievement of the right to food and a more human economy.
Phone: +27827978150
Address: Old College House, Hatfield Campus, University of Pretoria.
Marc has worked on development issues in a range of organisations for about 30 years. Land and agrarian reform issues have been a focus for over 20 years. He was until recently the Land Rights Policy Lead with Oxfam responsible for global advocacy and coordination of the organisations land related policy work. Other recent roles included managing several multi-country projects and international advocacy and campaigning on trade, climate change, land and food policy. Previous experience includes extensive work with at range of South African non-government organisations, including starting and running several development organisations.
Marc holds a Sociology PhD from Wageningen University. The focus of the research was on the food system that feeds the large and fast-growing city of Dar es Salaam. His Master’s Degree (obtained cum laude) is in Land and Agrarian Studies from the University of the Western Cape.
Current research interests are focused on the symbiotic and non-corporate means of production and distribution of food that exist in Southern Africa with a focus on Tanzania and South Africa. Exploring what can be learnt from these people created existing everyday practices for the achievement of the right to food and a more human economy.
Phone: +27827978150
Address: Old College House, Hatfield Campus, University of Pretoria.
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