Principal researcher at the African Foundational Learning Data Hub
South Africa
Linda Zuze is a Zambian economist with over 15 years of experience in African policy research and strategic leadership. With both a PhD and a master's degree from the University of Cape Town, she has led initiatives to monitor the quality of African education systems, evaluate education interventions, and advance equity in education. She has also participated in studies aimed at improving women's access to both formal and informal financial services, as well as in social enterprise efforts to advance Africa’s female entrepreneurs. Linda is a principal researcher at the African Foundational Learning Data Hub, which is housed at DataFirst, University of Cape Town. Her current research focuses on strengthening African assessment data, analysing gender dynamics in education, and promoting the inclusion of children with disabilities.
