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What motivated you to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

Need to contribute to global development most especially in Africa

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I have spent the last 10 years of my life using my academic ability and professional experience to transform society into a just, equitable and free environment where the fundamental human rights of the helpless will not be trampled upon with impunity without any hope of redress.

I had in the last decade written and worked within the African continent and UK at different levels. Academically, my degrees in Political Science (BS.c Hons.), Masters in International Law and Diplomacy (distinction), numerous professional trainings and travels has given me a good theoretical foundation and a deep understanding of the socio-political, cultural and economic situations globally. Also, the researches that led to the award of my degrees were mainly focused on issues within the realm of international affairs; “The Impact of Public Opinion in the Formulation of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy: A Comparative Analysis of The Shagari and Obasanjo Administration (Masters Research Work: 2003)” and “The Impeachment Process and the Role of Public Opinion in the U.S.: The President Clinton Trial (BS.c Research Work: April 2000)”.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise

Nigeria
United Kingdom
Africa

What is your current country of residence?

United Kingdom

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Development and Social Researcher

How many years professional experience do you have?

6-10

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise?

Civil Society, Democratization, Development, Dialogue, Diplomacy, Facilitation, Gender, Human Rights, Information and Communication Technology, Media, Rule of Law, Social Entreprenuership, Transparency

Which are your primary skills areas?

Advocacy, Capacity Building, Communication, Program Administration, Program Design, Program Implemenation, Research, Qualitative Skills, Quantitative Skills, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Governance
Democratization
Development
Migration
Human Rights

If appropriate feel free to list several of your publications

Oladapo Awosokanre, ‘Illegal African immigrants in the UK’ article in Guardian newspaper, 3 November 2009 and Saharareporters.com.

Oladapo Awosokanre (2002) ‘Escaping The Debt Noose: The Third World and Debt Burden’ a research article in Nigerian Journal of International Affairs, (NJIA), Volume 28, Number 1 & 2.

Oladapo Awosokanre, ‘Africa’s Quest for Development’ an article in Liberty Journal, Jan-Mar. 2004,

Oladapo Awosokanre, ‘The World After ‘Ground Zero’ an article in Liberty Journal, Apr-Jun. 2004,

Oladapo Awosokanre, ‘Achieving Nigeria’s Developmental Goals’ article in ThisDay newspaper, 21 June 2004