Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Simion Matsvai is a distinguished academic with over 10 years of experience in teaching, research, and community engagement. His areas of expertise include Applied Economics, with a focus on Financial Economics, Agricultural Economics, Environmental & Natural Resources Economics, Development Economics, and Health Economics. Matsvai has contributed to various national and international research projects, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to excellence. Skilled in analytical tools such as Excel, R, E-Views, STATA, and SPSS, he is dedicated to advancing research and consultancy within his field.
Profile:
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD in Agricultural Economics (University of Fort Hare, 2016-2020)
- Master of Commerce in Industrial Strategy and Trade Policy (Great Zimbabwe University, 2011-2012)
- BSc (Hons) in Economics (University of Zimbabwe, 2003, 2006)
Work Experience:
Current Employment
- Senior Lecturer at Great Zimbabwe University, Faculty of Commerce (Feb 2013 – Present)
- Specializes in advanced modules including International Finance, Macroeconomics, Environmental Economics, and Econometrics.
- Dissertation supervision and research mentoring.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Walter Sisulu University, 2024-2025)
Agribusiness Development Specialist (Intercountry Peoples Aid, 2010–2013)
Consultancy Experience:
Simion Matsvai has co-researched a variety of impactful studies for national and international organizations, including work on economic development, youth empowerment, agricultural policies, and financial systems.
Conferences & Workshops:
- International Conference on Time Series and Forecasting (2023, Gran Canaria, Spain) – Presented on ICTs and Economic Growth.
- 19th African Finance Association Conference (2023, Cape Town, RSA) – ICTs and Agricultural Total Factor Productivity Change in South Africa.
- Beef Enterprise Strengthening Workshop (2023, Masvingo) – Discussed Agricultural Financing Models.
Skills & Expertise:
- Statistical Software: Excel, R, E-Views, STATA, SPSS, FRONTIER, N-Logit, etc.
- Research: Extensive experience in data analysis, methodology development, and report writing.
- Teaching: Strong academic background in economics, with experience across postgraduate and undergraduate programs.
Publication Top Notes:
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Sustainability Reporting Strategy and Its Determinants Among Resource-Based Companies
Corporate and Business Strategy Review, 2025
DOI: 10.22495/cbsrv6i1art9
Contributors: Leward Jeke, Sanderson Abel, Kudakwashe David Chitaukire, Julius Mukarati, Pierre Le Roux, Simion Matsvai
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Determinants of Microfinance Demand (Evidence from Chiredzi Smallholder Resettled Sugarcane Farmers in Zimbabwe)
Sustainability, 2024-11-08
DOI: 10.3390/su16229752
Contributor: Simion Matsvai
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Technical Efficiency Impact of Microfinance on Small Scale Resettled Sugar Cane Farmers in Zimbabwe
Cogent Economics & Finance, 2022-01-05
DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2021.2017599
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Characterisation of Smallholder Resettled Sugarcane Farmers and Their Perceptions Towards Microfinance in Zimbabwe (Chiredzi)
Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, 2021-10-11
DOI: 10.17306/J.JARD.2021.01308
Contributors: Simion Matsvai, Abbissynia Mushunje, Simbarashe Tatsvarei