

A Patron of Creativity and Innovation
Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Conferred: October 2024
The Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Malawi’s Digital Transformation: Modelling Public Information Management Systems for Development
Supervisor: Prof. A. Maluwa & Dr. A. Mtenje-Mkochi
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.
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