University of Witwatersrand

Wits School of Governance

Wits University in Johannesburg has a history of research excellence dating back to its origins in 1922. It is one of the top five universities in South Africa.

Wits School of Governance is considered the leading regional institution in the area of governance, policy and development management for the public sector. It is a multi-disciplinary school with economists, sociologists, political scientists, and public policy, governance, and development specialists amongst its staff. Since its inception in 1993, Wits School of Governance has been at the forefront of an international movement to transform public and development management, and currently produces the largest number of postgraduates in its field in Southern Africa.

Head of team: Pundy Pillay