Dr. David Luke

Professor

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Biography

Professor David Luke is a leading expert in African trade policy and negotiations, with decades of experience in policy advisory services and capacity development for both government and private sector stakeholders. His extensive career includes tenured positions at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, and significant assignments with the African Union and the United Nations Development Programme. Professor Luke has played a pivotal role in research management and partnership building, especially at the UN Economic Commission for Africa, where he was instrumental in preparing protocols for the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement. His academic credentials include a PhD in African Political Economy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, alongside MSc and BSc degrees from the London School of Economics and Political Science. His research and teaching interests are concentrated in areas such as trade development, inclusion, and sustainability. Professor Luke serves on the board of TradeMark Africa and has contributed to various academic publications and public discourses on Africa’s role in global trade dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Practice Strategic Director

— Present

Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa • London

Directing academic practice and research initiatives focusing on African trade policy.

Extraordinary Professor

— Present

North-West University, South Africa • Black Mountain

Engaging in academic collaboration and research on African trade issues.

Policy Advisor

— Present

UN Economic Commission for Africa • Various Locations

Advising on trade policy and representing the ECA in various international fora.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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