Conference/Workshop Presentations

Kayuni, H. “Tracking Aleke Banda’s Political Journey (From One Party to Multiparty Era): An Embodiment of Malawi’s Political Culture and Dynamics?” Paper presented at the 3rd Biennial PSA Conference ‘30 Years of Multiparty Democracy: Reflections on Malawi’s Governance, Politics, and Development’. Sunbird Nkopola Lodge, 3rd May 2024

Chikapa, T and Kayuni, H. 2024. “Negotiating Political Transition: Analyzing Political Messages by The MCP In the Transitional Period (1992-1994) and their Probable Contemporary Impact”. Paper presented at the 3rd Biennial PSA Conference’30 Years of Multiparty Democracy: Reflections on Malawi’s Governance, Politics, and Development’. Sunbird Nkopola Lodge, 3rd May 2024

Kayuni, H; Ngwira, E; Mosiwa, S and Msukwa, R. 2024. “Exploring National Identity in Relation to Malawi’s Development Agenda”. School of Humanities & Social Science Research Seminar 26th April 2024, Law Boardroom, UNIMA

Mughogho, T and Kayuni, H. 2023. “Strategies Used by Critical Civil Society Organizations to Survive in Hybrid Democratic Malawi (1994-2023)”. Paper presented at Research Dissemination Conference, Catholic University of Malawi, 24th November 2023

Kayuni, H and Kapanga M. 2023. “The Interplay of Land Tenure Regimes and State Building in Malawi: A Chaos Complexity Perspective”. Paper presented at the 14th International School of Public Planning, Management & Administration (SPMA) Conference, University of Pretoria. Hybridity Governance in Africa 26 - 27 October 2023, ANEW Hotel, Pretoria. South Africa.

Chasukwa, M; Kayuni, H; Nicollini, M; Gaddi, J. 2023. “Governance, Institutional Isomorphism and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malawi: Fractals and Pyramids Compared”. 17th Biannual Stellenbosch University’s International Winelands Conference, University of Stellenbosch- School of Public Leadership. South Africa

Kayuni, H and Jamali-Chikapa, T .2023. “Role of Epistocracy in Addressing the Democratic Shortfalls in the Post Truth Era: Some Insights from Malawi”. 8th International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, 13th September 2023

Kayuni, H. 2023. "From Regret and Resilience Towards Renewal and Redefinition: Barriers to Malawian Women's Empowerment in Politics". Paper presented at National Democratic Institutte Workshop ‘Overcoming Challenges to Women’s Political Representation in Malawi and Zambia’, held on 10th-11th August, 2023 at the Southern Sun Hotel in Lusaka.

Kayuni, H and Chasukwa, M. 2023. "Development Cooperation & Gift Reciprocity in Malawi: Comparative Analysis of India And China India in Malawi". Paper presented at African Futures, ECAS Conference 2023, University of Cologne, Germany, 2nd June 2023

Kayuni, H; Chunga, J; Banik, D; Chasukwa, M .2023. “A Critical Analysis of Perception, Experience and Awareness of Climate Change in Malawi: Implications for Public Policy” Paper presented at Ryalls Hotel, Blantyre, SustGov Project, 29th May 2023

Kayuni, H. 2023. “Malawian Perceptions of India’s Development Cooperation”. Paper presented at workshop “India’s Footprint in Africa: South-South Cooperation and the Politics of Gifts and Reciprocity” Centre for African Studies, University of Mumbai, 12th January 2023.

Kayuni, H. 2022. “State – Civil Society/NGO Engagement in Malawi: Governing the Ungovernable?” Paper presented at 7th Voice of Social Sciences (VSS 2022) International Conference- College of Social Science, University of Dar es Salaam, 11th November 2022

Nyirenda, G; Kayuni, H and Chikadza, K. 2022. “Domestication and Implementation of Ratified International Legal Instruments in Malawi: A Case of International Gender Instruments” Paper presented at 7th Voice of Social Sciences (VSS 2022) International Conference- College of Social Science, University of Dar es Salaam, 11th November 2022

Kayuni, H; Sikwese, L and Tambulasi, R. 2022. "Can Service Charters Reinforce Public Sector Reforms?: An Analysis of The Case of Malawi Public Service Charters”. International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) 2022 Conference, 25-29 July 2022 Rabat, Morocco

Chiwamba, V; Kayuni, H. 2022. “Occurrence of Religiosity in The Malawi Public Sector: An Analysis of Perceptions of Key Stakeholders”. 7th Annual International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives, Premier Hotel, OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.14th to 16th September 2022

Hussein, MK and Kayuni, H. 2022. “Fighting Unethical Behaviour In Africa’s Public Service- Dilemmas, Controversies and Opportunities facing Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)”. 7th Annual International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives, Premier Hotel, OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.14th to 16th September 2022

Kapanga, M and Kayuni, H. 2022. “Competing Narratives on The Role of Traditional Leaders in The Malawi Land Administration and Reform Initiatives” 7th Annual International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives, Premier Hotel, OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.14th to 16th September 2022

Kayuni, H. 2022. "Emotional Intelligence". Continuous Professional Development Workshop, Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM), 29th July 2022, Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel, Blantyre.

Kayuni, H; Kasinje, K and Kapanga, M. 2022. “Politics of Disaster Prevention and Management in Malawi” 12th International Conference on Public Management, Policy and Development, In-Country Educational Tours. Amaryllis Hotel, Blantyre, 19th July 2022.

Kayuni, H. 2022. “Mindset Change: Building Ethical & Moral Behavior in Organizations” Continuous Professional Development & Professional Networking Workshop, Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM), 8th April 2022, Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel

Kayuni, H; Chasukwa, M & Kapanga, M. 2022. “'Recognize Mzimba as A Kingdom'- A Critical Analysis of Mzimba’s Quest For Statehood Without Secession", Faculty of Social Science Research Seminar, University of Malawi. 10th March 2022

Manda, V, Kayuni, H and Banik, D. 2021. "Reflections on the Implementation of Section 11 of the Gender Equality Act (2013) in Malawi’s Public Service". 13th Annual School of Public Administration & Management (SPMA)- University of Pretoria, International E-Conference, 29th October 2021

Sodala, M; Kayuni, H and Thindwa, E. 2021. "Perceptions of Whistleblowing on Corruption: A Survey of Public Officers in Malawi". 13th Annual School of Public Administration & Management (SPMA)- University of Pretoria, International E-Conference, 28th October 2021

Kamanga, G and Kayuni, H. 2021. "Managers’ Perceptions of Leadership Challenges in Higher Education Institutions in Malawi". 6th IPADA Conference, University of Limpopo, South Africa (Virtual Conference) 8th October 2021.

Makwinja, F and Kayuni, H. 2021. "Public Financial Management Reforms & Local Government Health Service Delivery: A Case of Integrated Financial Management Systems in Malawi". 6th IPADA Conference, University of Limpopo, South Africa (Virtual Conference) 7th October 2021.

Mhlanzi, A and Kayuni, H. 2021. "Interrogating Efficacy of Fiscal Decentralization: Role of Bus Depot Fees in Provision of Basic Local Services in Malawi".  6th IPADA Conference, University of Limpopo, South Africa (Virtual Conference) 6th October 2021.

Kayuni, H and Chasukwa, M. 2021. “Governance for Sustainable Development in Malawi’s Capacity Building”. Presented at Norwegian Embassy in Malawi Retreat, Kuchawe Inn, Zomba. 27th September 2021

Kayuni, H & Dulani, B. 2021. “Government’s response to Covid19 and Policy for economic recovery”. First Pan-African webinar hosted by School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy, University of Johannesburg, 26th March 2021

Kayuni, H. Chasukwa, M & Msiska, Y. 2020. "Malawi’s Post-Independence Foreign Policy and Its Influence on Development Options: A Historical Institutionalism Analysis". 5th IPADA Conference, University of Limpopo, South Africa (Virtual Conference), 7th October 2020

Kayuni, H and Banik, D. 2020. “Malawi’s Path-breaking Verdict: Reflections on the Presidential Election Court Case" The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), Oslo. Norway 14th February 2020.

Chasukwa, M; Tambulasi, R and Kayuni, H. 2019. “Critical Assessment of Institutions for Sustainable Development in the Technology Sector in Malawi”. 40th AAPAM Round Table Conference, Cairo, Egypt. 4th December 2019.

Kayuni, H & Banik, D. 2019. “When Interests and Narratives Collide: Social Policy and Governance in Malawi”. Social Policy in Africa Conference, Sierra Burgers Park Hotel, City of Tshwane, RSA. 26th November 2019.

Kayuni, H and Dulani, B. 2019."Public Opinion Polls and Their Relevance in Politics". 2019 Political Science Association (Malawi) Conference, Annie Lodge, Zomba, 7th November 2019.

Chiweza, A; Msiska, Y; Kayuni, H and Tambulasi, R. 2019. "Public Administration Curriculum & Capacity of Public Servants Towards Achievement of SDGs: Lessons From Malawi", Annual Conference of The Association of Southern African Schools and Departments of Public Administration and Management (ASSADPAM) in conjunction with the Department of Public Administration and Management, University of South Africa (Unisa), KleinKaap, Centurion, Gauteng, 25th September 2019 (The paper won the 'Best ASSADPAM Conference Paper for 2019 Award')

Kayuni, H., Dulani, B & Chasukwa, M. 2019. “Interrogating the Role of Traditional Leaders in Determining Voters’ Electoral Choices”. Seminar, 5 August 2019, University of Botswana

Chasukwa, M., Tambulasi, R., Kayuni, H & Chiweza, A. 2019. “‘Give Us Our Daily Bread’: Local Development Financing, Unfulfilled Financial Obligations and Institutions of Convenience in Malawi”. Seminar, 5th August 2019, University of Botswana

Kayuni, H; Dulani, B; & Chasukwa, M. 2019. “A Reflection on Traditional Leadership versus Democratic Governance in Malawi”. Workshop on the Economy & Institutions of SSA, Sunbird Kuchawe, Zomba Malawi, 1st July 2019

Chasukwa, M; Kayuni, H & Tambulasi, R. 2019. “Development Actors, Interests and Narratives in Malawi’s Development Pooled Financing Structures”. 4th IPADA International Conference, Southern Sun O.R. Tambo Hotel, Johannesburg, 3rd July 2019

Dulani, B; Chasukwa, M; Kayuni, H & Soyiyo, S. 2019. “The Death & Survival of Political Parties: A Comparative Study of the Different Fates of Malawi Congress Party in Malawi & United National Independence Party in Zambia”. 4th IPADA International Conference, Southern Sun O.R. Tambo Hotel, Johannesburg, 5th July 2019

Chasukwa, M; Ramoroka, T & Kayuni, H. 2019. “Development Planning in Local Councils in South Africa and Malawi – A Comparative Perspective”. 4th IPADA International Conference, Southern Sun O.R. Tambo Hotel, Johannesburg, 5th July 2019

Dulani, B and Kayuni, H. 2019. “Policy Misfired? The Impact of School Meals on Pupils’ Enrollment in Selected Schools in Zomba”. 25 Years of Democracy:  Governance & Sustainable Development in Malawi, University of Malawi and University of Oslo workshop, Ryalls Hotel, 28 February 2019

Chirwa,G; Manja, L; Dulani, B; Kayuni,H; Gunde, A; Chinsinga, B. 2019. “The Effect of Digital Divide on Citizens’ Political Participation”. 25 Years of Democracy:  Governance & Sustainable Development in Malawi, University of Malawi and University of Oslo workshop, Ryalls Hotel, 28 February 2019

Kayuni, H; Tambulasi, R and Msiska, Y. 2018. “Documentary Research Method & The Future of Public Administration as A Discipline: Towards Appreciation Rather Than Marginalization”. 11thAnnual SPMA International Conference on Public Administration from 25-26 October 2018, University of Pretoria.

Chasukwa, M; Tambulasi, R; Kayuni, H. 2018. “Development Cooperation and Bypass Institutional Structures in Southern Africa – the Case of Malawi”. 3rd Annual International Conference 2018, International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives Images of an African Politician and a Public Servant in the 21st Century. Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.

Chiweza, A; Muriaas, R and Kayuni, H. 2018. “Gender and Cost of Elections in Decentralised Party Candidate Selection Processes”. American Political Science Conference (APSA) Annual Conference- Democracy and it’s Discontents, Boston, United States of America, 1st September 2018.

Chasukwa, M., Tambulasi, R., and Kayuni, H., 2018. “Development Aid and Financing Circumventing Arrangements in Malawi – the Case of Local Development Fund,” paper presented at the 3rd Annual International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives, University of Limpopo, Republic of South Africa, 4-6 July 2018.

Kayuni, H, Chiweza, H, Wang, V and Soyiyo, S. 2018. “Relieving Women’s Costs of Standing for Election: Malawi’s 50/50 Campaigns” GEF Workshop, 18th -19th June 2018, Université Paris 1, Maison des sciences économiques, France

Kayuni, H and Dulani, B. 2018 “Malawi’s Path from MDGs to SDGs:  A retrospective and prospective assessment”. Presentation at the Roundtable on Malawi and the SDGs, University of Oslo, 27 April 2018

Kayuni, H. 2018. “Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals:  Is Increased Women’s Representation in Parliament the Key?” PAS-SUM Round table discussion: “Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Malawi: Challenges and Opportunities” Ryalls hotel, 7th June 2018

Kayuni, H; Dulani, B and Chasukwa, M. 2018. “Traditional Leadership Institution and Local Development in Malawi: Progressive or Regressive Institution?”. Winelands Colloquium, hosted by School of Public Leadership, Stellenbosch University, 11th April 2018. 

Kayuni, H and Soyiyo, S. 2017. “From New Public Management to New Public Service: A Solution to ‘Over’ Politicization of Malawi Local Government?” Paper presented at the 10th Annual SPMA International Conference on Public Administration hosted by University of Pretoria, 27th October 2017.

Kayuni, H; Chiweza,A; Wang, V; Soyiyo, S. 2017. “Financing Women’s Campaigns in Malawi”, Paper presented at the Money Talks Conference hosted by University of Bergen, Norway, 19th October 2017.

Kayuni, H, Chihana, L and Msiska, Y. 2017. “Theoretical & Empirical Relevance of New Public Service in the Context of Malawi Public Sector Reform”. ASSADPAM Conference-hosted by University of Fort Hare, East London International Convention Centre, 28th September 2017.

Kayuni, H. 2017. “Organizational Behaviour and Interpersonal Dynamics”. KCN Departmental leaders training workshop, 21st July 2017 (Nkopola Lodge, Mangoshi) and KCN Student’s Leaders Training, 29st July 2017 (Crossroads Hotel, Lilongwe).

Kayuni, H. 2017. “Gender equality and women’s political engagement in Malawi”. Afrobarometer dissemination workshop, Victoria Hotel, Blantyre, 15th June 2017

Dulani, B and Kayuni, H. 2017. “Contrasting Chinese and Western approaches to development cooperation in Africa” International Conference on ‘What Works? Development Aid in a New Global Order’, 8th June 2017, The Fairmont hotel, Beijing, China.

Harris, A; Dulani, A and Kayuni, H. 2017. “Dynamic Ethnic Identity Construction in Malawi”, Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Conference, Chicago, USA, 6-9 April 2017

Kayuni, H; Dulani, B; Chasukwa M and G Sambo. 2017. “Interrogating the Role of Traditional Leaders in the Malawi Local Governance System: Agents of Good or Bad Governance?” South African Public Administration & Managaement (SAAPAM) Conference, University of Zululand, Umfolozi Tusk Casino Hotel, Empangeni, Kwa-Zulu Natal 4th May 2017

Dulani, B; Kayuni, H; Chasukwa, M and Sambo, G. 2017. “Paradox of Traditional Leadership in democratic Malawi”. PAS-Norhed Research Dissemination Workshop, Ryalls Hotel, 17th March 2017

Kayuni, H. 2016. “Innovation and Thought Leadership in the Public Sector: Reflections in the Context of Malawi’s Public Sector Reforms”. Norhed conference: Administrative and Political Governance for Inclusive Development, SUM, University of Oslo, 23rd November 2016

Muriaas, R; Wang, V; Kayuni, H. 2016. “Money Talks: Gendered Electoral Financing in Malawi”. Paper presented at American Political Science Association (APSA) annual meeting, Washington DC, 1-4 September, 2016

Kayuni, H; Dulani, B & Banik, D. 2016. “Governance and Development in Malawi” Norad Seminar, Oslo-Norway, 13th October 2016

Kayuni, H. 2016. “Ethnic Movements and the State:  Analysing the Formation of Contemporary Chewa Identity”, University of Oslo's Centre for Environment and Development, Norway, 13th September 2016.

LGD (Team member). 2016. "Governance and Service Delivery in Malawi: Selected Findings from the 2016 Malawi LGPI+" Presentation at the UNDP Oslo Governance Center, Oslo, Norway on October 11, 2016 by LGD Team: Christian Michelsen Institute (Bergen, Norway), Institute for Public Opinion and Research (Malawi, Zomba), University of Gothenburg (Gothenburg, Sweden).

Kayuni, H. 2016. “Ethnic Movements and the State: Analysing the Formation of Contemporary Chewa Identity”, University of Oslo's Centre for Environment and Development, Norway, 13th September 2016

Dulani, B; Kayuni, H & Banik, D. 2016. “Political Transition and Inclusive Development in Malawi” University of Oslo's Centre for Environment and Development, Norway, 14th September 2016

Kayuni, H. 2016 and Jamali-Chikapa, M. 2016. “Political Science and Public Administration: Towards ‘fluidity’ and ‘interdisciplinarity’ in the University of Malawi”. South African Association of Public Administration & Management (SAAPAM), 16th Annual Conference, International Convention Centre (ICC), Beach Front, East London, South Africa, 4th May 2016

Kayuni, H and Chasukwa, M. 2016. "Examining Transformation of the Public Machinery in the Context of Public Ethical Values in Malawi: Reforms or Deforms?" Paper presented at the 37th Round Table Conference, 1st March 2016, African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), Lusaka, Zambia.

Kayuni, H and Chasukwa, M. 2016. “Institutional Mimicking in the Re-designing of ‘Glocal’ Governance Institutions in Malawi: Chaos-Quantum Perspective”. 15th International Winelands Conference, Wellenberg Research Institute, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa, 31st April 2016.

Kayuni, H.and Tambulasi, R. 2015."Strategic Planning & Management in the Malawi Public Sector: From Transitional to Fluidity". Paper presented at the 2015 ASSADPAM Conference, 19-20th November 2015, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dzimbiri, L and Kayuni, H. 2015. "Political Transitions, Labour Relations and Corruption In Malawi", University of Oslo's Centre for Environment and Development, Norway, 29th September 2015

Kayuni, H. 2015. “In Malawi, women lag in political participation; support for women’s leadership declines” Afrobarometer Dispatch No: 4/4th Dissemination Workshop, Crossroads Hotel, Lilongwe. 13th February 2015

Kayuni, H. 2014. “Local Government Elections of 2014: ‘Silently Dismantled and Silently Restored’” 2014 Tripartite Elections in Malawi- Is Democracy Maturing?, An analytical post-mortem conference, Crossroads Hotel, Lilongwe 7-8th August 2014

Kayuni, H and Chiyamwaka, B. 2014. “Malawi 2014 Elections: Time to Review Electoral Governance?” Seminar organized by Institute of Security Studies (ISS), Pretoria, held at Dutch Embassy, Queen Wilhelmina Avenue, Cnr Muckleneuk Street, Pretoria, South Africa, 25th June 2014.

Kayuni, H. 2014. “Ethnic Identity Mobilisation and the State: Interrogating the Role of Chiefs in Formation of Chewa Movement”. Paper presented at 2014 Faculty of Social Science Conference: Malawi @50: Socioeconomic Achievements and Challenges in the context of MDGs, University of Malawi Chancellor College Zomba Malawi, 26th June 2014

Kayuni, H. 2013. “Local Government Electoral Processes in 2014:The legal–political context of the elections and their implications for local governance”. Malawi before the 2014 tripartite elections: actors, issues, prospects & pitfalls, an analytical stocktaking conference, organized by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung & IPI, Shire Highlands Hotel, 6th -7th December 2013

Kayuni, H. 2013. “Decentralization and Local Governance: Implications for District Councils”. Paper presented at the District Coordination Teams (DCT) for Water and Sanitation Workshop, Hotel Victoria, Blantyre, 28th November 2013

Kayuni, H. 2013. “The Tension Between Renamo and Frelimo in Mozambique- The contest for capture of traditional leadership as a possible explanatory factor” Paper presented at Faculty of Social Science’s Monthly Seminar, Chancellor College’s Senior Common Room, Zomba. 22nd November 2013

Kayuni, H. 2013. “Tripartite Elections in Malawi and in the Region: Implications for local government elections in Malawi”-Tripartite elections in Malawi, National Imitative for Civic Education (NICE) Stakeholders Conference, Crossroads Hotels, Lilongwe, 22nd & 23rd August  2013

Kayuni, H. 2013. “Relevance of a Christian University in a Contemporary World: Some Insights for Zomba Theological College”. Zomba Theological College Round Table Partner Consultation Conference, Masuku Lodge, Zomba, Malawi. 29th to 30th May 2013

Kayuni, H and Muriaas, R. 2013. “Gatekeepers under Pressure: Women's Representation and Party Competition in Malawi and the Western Cape Municipalities in South Africa”. Paper presented at the 41st European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) Joint Sessions of Workshops, Johannes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, Germany. 11 - 16 March 2013.

Kayuni H. 2013. “Contemporary African State and Trans-border Ethnic Identity: The Case of Chewa Kingdom of Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia”. Paper presented at African Borderlands Research Network (ABORNE) held in conjunction with Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, Senegal. 9 – 12 January 2013.

Kayuni H. 2012. “Political or Cultural Nationalism? Interrogating the Chewa Trans-border Ethnic Identity”. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Graduate Conference in Political Science, International Relations and Public Policy in memory of the late Yitzhak Rabin, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. 13th December 2012.

Kayuni H and Muriaas, R. 2012. “Party Competition and Women’s Representation: Reaching SADC’s 50-50 Gender Target”.  African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK) Conference, University of Leeds, United Kingdom.  8th September 2012.

Kayuni H. 2012.  “The Westphalian Model and Trans-border Ethnic Identity” APSA workshop, 18th July 2012, Botswana University.

Kayuni H. 2011. “African Traditional Trans-border Political Entities and Regional Integration: The Case of Chewa Kingdom of Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia”. Paper presented at “New Directions in the study of Africa's IR: Perspectives from southern Africa”, British International Studies Association (BISA) through Africa & International Working Group, 3rd November 2011, Wallenberg Research Centre, Stellenbosch University. South Africa.

Kayuni H. 2011. “Public Housing Management Reform (in the context of NPM) and Political Interference: The Case of Malawi Housing Corporation”. Paper presented at the South African Association of Political Studies (SAAPS) Western Cape Regional Colloquium, South Africa. 7th October 2011.

Chinsinga B and Kayuni H. 2011. “Hedging Food Security through Winter Cultivation: The Agronomy of Dimba Cultivation in Malawi”. Paper presented at 'From Scarcity to Access and Rights: Changing Perspectives on Food Insecurity' workshop, Center for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo, Norway. 28th September 2011.

Kayuni H. 2010. “A Preliminary Assessment of the Role of Women Parliamentarians After the 50/50 Campaign”. NUFU Joint Research Dissemination Workshop: University of Malawi’s Political and Administrative Studies and University of Bergen’s Comparative Politics Department, Wamkulu Palace, Lilongwe, Malawi. 15th -17th November 2010.

Kayuni H, Dunga S, Jamali M and Chitimbe, L. 2010. “Contingent Valuation Methods: Application of the CVM on the Exxon Valdez oil Spill”. Paper presented at IEE Centre Workshop, Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany, 2nd September 2010.

Kayuni H. 2010. “Relevance of Ubuntu Concept to Gender Equality in African Organisations: Challenges and Prospects”. Paper presented at 6th biennual international interdisciplinary conference, Keele University, United Kingdom. 23rd June 2010.

Kayuni H. 2010. “Emerging Issues in Malawi’s Political Landscape: The Case of a Defective Democracy?” Paper presented at PAD discussion workshop, Center for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo, Norway. 16th June 2010.

Chinsinga B and Kayuni H. 2010. “So Near Yet So Far: A Preliminary Audit of Pro-Poor Outcomes of the Community Based Rural Land Development Programme (CBRLDP)” Paper presented at the “Empowerment of People Living in Poverty Workshop” organised by WILSA Malawi and Academic Network on legal empowerment for the poor (ANLEP); Ryalls Hotel, Blantyre, Malawi. 20-21st April 2010.

Chinsinga B and Kayuni H. 2010. “The Contemporary Malawi Political Context: Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects” Paper presented at Center for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) Workshop, Lilongwe Hotel, Malawi. 18th March 2010.

“Towards a Refugee Policy for Malawi: Issues Paper”. Reference Group Discussion paper presented at/for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security, 12th April 2010 (sub-contracted by N. Kanyongolo to co-draft the paper).

“Review of Malawi Refugee Policy and Law: Progress and Emerging Issues”. Discussion paper presented at/for Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security, 19th May 2010 (sub-contracted by N. Kanyongolo to co-draft the paper).

Kayuni H. 2009. “Role of women interest groups in promoting women candidates in the Malawi 2009 elections” NUFU Joint Research Dissemination Workshop: University of Malawi’s Political and Administrative Studies and University of Bergen’s Comparative Politics Department, Wamkulu Palace, Lilongwe, Malawi. 16th - 19th November 2009.

Chinsinga B and Kayuni H. 2009. “The Complexities and Paradoxes of Governing and Regulating the Informal Sector in Malawi: The Case of Street Vending in the Cities of Blantyre and Zomba”, Academic Network for Legal Empowerment of the Poor (ANLEP), 17-18 September, Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.

Chinsinga,B, Kayuni, H, Chunga, J and Jamali, M. 2009. “Global Financial Crisis in Malawi: A political Economy Perspective”. Joint Workshop. University of Malawi; the South African German Centre of Development Research-University of Western Cape and Institute of Development Research and Policy- Bochum University. “The Global Financial Crisis and Consequences for Malawi”. Anne’s Lodge,Zomba, 29th  October 2009.

Mangani R, Chinsinga B and Kayuni H. 2009. “Effects of Donor Proliferation and Coordination on State Capacity in Malawi”. Paper presented at the joint proposal writing workshop- University of Ghana, University of Nairobi & University of Malawi. Utalii Hotel, Nairobi Kenya 15th June 2009.

Namangale J, Hussein M, Mpekansambo L, Ntata P, Patel N, Nkhata M, Kayuni H, Mfune D, Chitimbe C, Chilombo B, Chiotha S, Rev. Mazizwa. 2009. “On the 2004 UNISTAFF project of promoting positive ethnicity and politics in higher education: a collaborative research on conflict experiences at Chancellor College, University of Malawi”, A paper submitted to UNISTAFF Alumni Forum on “Emerging Transformation in Higher Education workshop”, Witzenhausen, Germany, 2-5 March 2009.

Kayuni H. 2008. “Thriving on the edges of chaos”?: The state of public policy formulation and implementation in Malawi’s democratic era; The case of education sector” Paper presented at the University of Malawi-Chancellor College and University of Cambridge-Centre of African Studies Joint ‘Exploring Malawi’s Publics’ Workshop in Social Sciences and Humanities, 7 July.

Kayuni H. 2008 “An Enduring Pattern of Political Bickering? The Influence of the Malawi 1964 Cabinet Crisis on Contemporary Politics” Paper presented at the Research and Publications Conference of Chancellor College, The Great Hall, -University of Malawi, 8th April

Kayuni H. 2008 “A Critical Analysis of Public Administration Training/Education in the University of Malawi: Struggling, Stabilising or Striving Ahead?” Paper presented at the Research and Publications Conference of Chancellor College, The Great Hall - 9th April.

Kayuni H and Tambulasi R. 2007. “Indispensable livelihoods wiped out? The case of street vending in Malawi’s urban centre, Zomba”. Conference paper presented at the Vulnerability, social exclusion and the state in the informal economy, 26-28 March, PLAAS Cape Town, South Africa. Also available on

Kayuni, H. 2007. “Public – Private Partnership in the Malawian Local Assemblies: The Case of a Failed Reform Package? Paper presented at Guy Mhone Memorial Conference on Public Sector Reform in Africa: Retrospect and Prospects, 22-24 August CODESRIA, Anne’s Lodge, Zomba,

Tambulasi R and Kayuni H. 2007. “Can the State Perpetuate the Marginalization of the Poor? An analysis of the effects of the State’s ban on ‘Minibus Call-boys’ in Malawi” Conference paper presented at the Vulnerability, social exclusion and the state in the informal economy, 26-28 March, PLAAS Cape Town, South Africa.

Kayuni H and Tambulasi R. 2005. “What Does A Commitment to Environment and Development Imply for Urban Centers In Malawi?”  Conference paper presented at the ‘Urbanization, Environment and Development in Africa’, 25th – 28th February, Stellenbosch, South Africa.