Alex Ntung

The expert is a multi-lingual independent research consultant with over fifteen years of experience in conducting research in governance, political risks, and political economy analysis. 

The expert has led research projects, scoping studies and evaluations for a wide range of international agencies and donors including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). 

The expert covers many aspects particularly the politics of identity, political and security risks, social and cultural issues, human rights, political economy, governance, and geopolitics (in particular, concerning Africa’s Great Lakes Region). 

While his research has focused on these countries, he has significant field experience in many countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Horn of Africa. Various donors and international development agencies recognise his research and advisory services as a highly effective resource to enhance their capacity in making action-led decisions and policy development. 

His research and consultancy are based on an in-depth understanding of the cultural settings of the above regions. 

The expert is frequently commissioned by the courts to produce country expert witness reports for litigation purposes. He has produced more than 400 country expert witness reports. 

He is also an experienced trainer and workshop facilitator using culturally relevant, creative, problem-solving and theory of change approaches in his work on diversity, conflict, and African cultures.  He holds a PhD in International Conflict Analysis, an MSc in International Conflict Analysis, an MA in Anthropology of Conflict, Violence and Conciliation, and a BA in social and development studies. He speaks five languages fluently.