Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Conferred: October 2024
Thesis:
The Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Malawi’s Digital Transformation: Modelling Public Information Management Systems for Development
Supervisor: Prof. A. Maluwa & Dr. A. Mtenje-Mkochi
Overview:
Nthanda Manduwi earned her Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from the Malawi University of Science and Technology in 2024. Her thesis examined how digital transformation can serve as a foundational opportunity for Malawi’s development by creating and refining public information management systems.
This research went beyond theory — it offered a model for using data-driven public systems to improve governance, foster entrepreneurship, and increase efficiency across development sectors. Nthanda made a compelling case for how governments and grassroots innovators can co-create tools that empower citizens, particularly in emerging economies.
Research Impact:
- Inspired Kwathu Kollective’s ecosystem approach to innovation
- Influenced the strategy and systems at Bien Corporation Africa, particularly in digital media and data aggregation
- Informed her pan-African advocacy under Ntha Foundation for ethical digital transformation
- Strengthened her policy analysis work and demography-informed perspective on how infrastructure, governance, and innovation intersect
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