Economic Development

Meet Wonderful Hope Khonji

Wonderful completed the MSc in Economic Development at the University of Glasgow in 2007. He worked for a number of development organisations before joining the Commonwealth Secretariat in 2009. He has also been involved in high levelmeetings including the Global Forum on Migration and Development, the G20, and Experts meeting on Growth and Development in collaboration with the World Bank.

What are you doing now?

I am currently involved in “advocacy on behalf of Commonwealth Small States”, which is the dissemination of research and applicable policy information on small states in ensuring that issues facing these countries reach various stakeholders and developmental partners and is discussed in international fora.

How has your degree been useful?

The degree was foundational in that it offered theoretical substance that could easily be used in a practical way in any area across the development spectrum.

The degree reinforced my knowledge in international development and hugely equipped me to tackle developmental issues facing developing countries in a more appropriate and effective manner than before.

Can you offer any advice for prospective Economics postgraduate students?

I would urge prospective Economic postgraduates to carefully reflect on their backgrounds and career aspirations and choose appropriate subject combinations that will enforce their experience as well as their prospects. On the course, always make practical application to the concepts/theories being taught.