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Eric Ndahayo Mvukiyehe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Duke University, specializing in academic policy research. His work primarily focuses on reducing poverty and promoting socioeconomic welfare, particularly for at-risk youth. He has a keen interest in the political economy of conflict, peacebuilding, and development in fragile, war-torn countries. Mvukiyehe has been involved in strengthening state capacity within fragile states, reforming civil services, and traditional institutions, as well as promoting women's empowerment and political participation. Before joining Duke, he worked as an Economist at the World Bank, contributing to significant research programs aimed at understanding and addressing challenges in conflict and fragile settings. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University and has published extensively in leading academic journals. His research has included evaluations of the impacts of various interventions on health, education, and political participation, providing valuable insights for policy formulation aimed at improving welfare in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
Duke University • Durham, NC, USA
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Political Science.
World Bank •
Conducted research and evaluations in the Development Economics Vice-Presidency, focusing on Fragility, Conflict, and Violence.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)