Professor Mufune has been teaching sociology for 24 years. He previously taught in the universities of Zambia and Botswana. Currently, external examiner, Department of Sociology, University of Legon. Previously, external examiner at the Institute of Development Studies of the University of Dar-es-Salaam (2000 to 2004) and Sociology Department at the National University of Lesotho (1996- 1999). Evaluator Sociology programme, University of Botswana (2004).
9. Recently Taught Courses
(last 2 years- include course codes)
Rural Sociology
Social Problems
Environmental sociology
Introductory Sociology
10. Academic interest/ expertise
Managers and society
HIV/AIDS and society
Development in SADC region
11. Research and Publications List of references/citations: Title, year, place& publisher
(includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full
Book Chapters (samples):
“Is management the soft underbelly of NEPAD” in Jacques, G and G. Lesetedi (eds.) The new partnership for Africa’s development: debates, opportunities and challenges Africa Institute of South Africa 2005 Pp234-248
“Ethnicity, Power and Social Exclusion in Namibia” in Mulinge, M and P Mufune (eds.) Debt Relief Initiatives and Poverty Alleviation: Lessons from Africa. Africa Institute of South Africa 2003 Pp358-395
“The Influence of Poverty on the Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and its Reinforcement of Poverty among the Economically Marginalized Families in Northern Namibia” in Mulinge, M and P Mufune (eds.) Debt Relief Initiatives and Poverty Alleviation: Lessons from Africa. Africa Institute of South Africa 2003 Pp335-359 (co-author)
“Understanding the impact and expanding the response of the farming sector to HIV/AIDS in Namibia” in Otaala, B (ed) Government leaders in Namibia responding to HIV/AIDS epidemic University of Namibia Press 2003 pp 107-129 (co-authored)
12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years): Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures Note: Acronyms to be written out in full
Member, Editorial advisory Board of International Sociology: Journal of the International Sociological Association (ISA) 1993 - 2004. I helped to evaluate articles for publication in this journal in the area of development and other things relevant to the third world (and especially Africa). I am also a member of the ISA’s Community Development research committee.
External Examiner of the Sociology Department at Legon campus of the University of Ghana (2007 - present). I assess the standards that are being followed by the Sociology department of that university. I do this by advising on the curriculum and by going through student examination scripts and research reports.
Social Science representative to the UNESCO social science sector committee of Zambia (1987-91). I advised on how best UNESCO would promote the social science sector in Zambia
President of the Southern African Universities Social science Conference (SAUSSC). This is the premier social science organization in the Southern African Development Community region. I have helped organize a number of its annual conferences including the ones in Zimbabwe (1993) and South Africa (1996). As a matter of fact I co-wrote the proposal for the 17th SAUSSC held in Zimbabwe. The proposal that attracted funding for the conference was on Resource degradation and depletion and sustainable development.
