Japhace Poncian (@japhace) profile picture

Senior Lecturer in Development Studies and Politics (MUCE), passionate about extractives governance, holder of a PhD (Politics) from University of Newcastle

Iringa, Tanzania
Joined April 2012
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'The October meeting in Accra on strengthening ASM across the continent was timely. It was attended by political and traditional leaders, the United Nations, African Union, private sector, media and international partners...' No ASMiners in attendance at a meeting on ASM!
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'In these barazas, particularly in the now famous "extended baraza" of 7 to 18 April 1990, they raised many issues such as the continued encroachment of the CCM Youth wing and Government into student affairs, the deterioration of physical facilities at the University...'
#FromTheArchives: Impact Of One-Party And Multi-Party Politics On Higher Education In Mainland Tanzania - Buluda Itandala (1996) journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10… #RestInPowerProfMmari Photo: udsm.ac.tz/vice-chancellor-o…
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Dr. Japhace Poncian, Tanzania Country Manager for the African Extractivism and the Green Transition project, delivered the keynote address at HakiRasilimali's Critical Minerals Research Symposium 2026, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  #HakiRasilimali
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Recognize the Tanzania Massacre — Launch an Independent Investigation - Sign the Petition! c.org/S7dM7trTZW via @ChangeAUS
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#Latest on #JasusiTV: UNYAMA MKUBWA! Askari Magereza Wamsukuma Mheshimiwa Tundu Lissu na Kumwangusha Mahakamani Hivi kama hawa maharamia wanadiriki kumtesa Mheshimiwa hadharani huku mamilioni ya Watanzania wakiangalia kesi hiyo mubashara, hali ikoje akiwa peke yake huko jela? Ikiwa sasa ni zaidi ya siku 100 tangu Mheshimiwa Lissu awekwe gerezani kwa kesi ya mchongo, is it enough kulalamika tu Kuwa anaonewa ilhali watu wanasubiri miujiza ndo imnusuru? That aside, hata huyo hakimu jahili akiamua kesi ipelekwe mahakama kuu, one doesn't need even kuhitimu kozi fupi ya sheria let alone a law degree kubaini kuwa Mheshimiwa Lissu sio tu hatotendewa haki bali ameshahukumiwa kinyume cha sheria, no wonder wamemweka pamoja na wafungwa waliokwishahukumiwa kunyongwa? Video kamili ipo hapa youtu.be/ZnFQ-wYNfu4?si=c6mq… Ikikupendeza, fanya ku-subscribe
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🌍 MUCE ina Wataalamu ambao ni Wahitimu wa MUCE Waliofikia Ngazi za Kimataifa! MUCE inajivunia kuwa na wataalamu waliokulia, kusomea na sasa kufundisha hapa chuoni – mfano hai ni Dkt. Japhace Poncian, Mtiva wa Kitivo cha Insia na Sayansi za Jamii, mtaalamu mahiri wa taaluma za Maendeleo na Siasa, ambaye pia ni mhadhiri na mtafiti mwenye kutambulika kitaifa na kimataifa, na muhitimu kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Leeds (Uingereza) na Newcastle (Australia). Akiwa ni mmoja wa wanataaluma waliopitia MUCE na sasa anashika nafasi ya juu ya kiuongozi, anaonesha wazi kuwa MUCE ni mahali ambapo vipaji huibuliwa, huendelezwa, na huishia kuleta mabadiliko chanya kwenye jamii. Unapochagua kusoma Masomo ya Maendeleo au Sayansi ya Siasa hapa MUCE: ✅ Unafundishwa na wataalamu wenye uzoefu wa ndani na mtazamo wa kimataifa ✅ Unajifunza kwa kuzingatia changamoto na fursa halisi za jamii ✅ Unajiandaa kuwa kiongozi wa kesho katika maendeleo ya kijamii na utawala bora 📌 Dirisha la Udahili linaendelea hadi 10 Agosti 2025! 📞 Wasiliana nasi kwa msaada wa kujiunga: +255 753 469 546 | +255 764 875 468 #MUCE #WanataalumaWetu #MaendeleoNaSiasa #HomeGrownExpert #ElimuYaKimataifa #Udahili2025 #JiungeNaMUCE #ViongoziWaKesho
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Safari ya Mafanikio Huanza na Walimu Bora Katika video hii, tunakuletea Dkt. Edward Mgaya, mmoja wa wahadhiri wa MUCE katika Historia akisimulia safari yake ya kitaaluma—kutoka kusoma ndani ya nchi, nje ya nchi hadi kufundisha hapa chuoni. MUCE tunajivunia kuwa na timu ya wahadhiri waliopata ubobezi kutoka vyuo mbalimbali duniani, wakiwa tayari kukupa elimu bora na kukuongoza kutimiza ndoto zako. 💡 Unapochagua MUCE, unachagua: ✅ Elimu ya viwango vya kimataifa ✅ Miongozo ya kitaalamu kutoka kwa wataalamu waliobobea ✅ Mazingira bora ya ukuaji wa kitaaluma na kijamii 📌 Udahili unaendelea hadi 10 Agosti 2025 – usikose nafasi yako! 📞 Piga simu kwa msaada wa kujiunga: +255 753 469 546 | +255 764 875 468 #MUCE #WalimuWaKimataifa #ElimuYenyeUbora #SomaMUCE #Udahili2025 #ChuoChakoChaKesho #AnzaSafariYakoLeo
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📊 Join Us for a Quantitative Data Analysis Workshop! Sharpen your skills in data interpretation, statistical tools, and real-world analysis. Perfect for researchers, students, and professionals! 📅 Date: October 06-10, 2025 📍 Venue: MUCE-CDF-SR2 🕒 Time: 1500-1800HRS 🔗 Register now: forms.gle/cHjbvsRHLNw1cMnu8
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Dirisha la udahili kwa wanafunzi wanaotaka kujiunga na Shahada za Awali limefungulia. Omba sasa, ujiunge na Chuo Kishiriki cha Elimu Mkwawa (MUCE)
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We are at the European Conference of African Studies in Prague this week, where we presented our research findings on resource nationalism in Southern Africa at our final knowledge mobilization event! @japhace @js_ovadia @southern_policy #ecas2025
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This week presenting on resource nationalism, institutional innovations and resource governance sustainability in Tanzania at #ecas2025 in Prague, Czechia @officialmuce @Fohssofficial
We are at the European Conference of African Studies in Prague this week, where we presented our research findings on resource nationalism in Southern Africa at our final knowledge mobilization event! @japhace @js_ovadia @southern_policy #ecas2025
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2. Our faculty dean @japhace considers the place and role of indigenous knowledge systems in mapping and extraction of minerals in the lake zone of Tanzania. Read it here: tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.…
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Enjoy reading our cutting edge and impactful research.
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3. Our Economics academic Dr Mirau Mbise considers the potential of wild edible fruits in Tabora region. Read the paper here: duce.ac.tz/jhss/index.php/jh… 4. Our Linguistics expert, Maulid Kiruya talks of intonation in Cinyambwa dialect of Cigogo language: duce.ac.tz/jhss/index.php/jh…
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The diversity and richness of research in our faculty showcased at the ongoing Research and Innovation Week at @officialmuce from 12th to 14th May 2025. Come see and talk with our researchers at the exhibitions.
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Calling African researchers in the humanities and social sciences! We are accepting applications for our CAS Visiting Fellowship Programme 2025-26 until 30 May 2025.
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New paper alert! We are pleased to share our staff's @k_ndimbo co-authored paper on Impact of smartphone use on fruit and vegetable growers’ access to agricultural information in rural Tanzania.
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Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Aurélie Journo of @univ_spn. We explored potential areas for inter-institutional collaboration in staff/student exchange, research, joint publications and grant applications. We are grateful and look forward to fruitful collaborations
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