Biography
Dr. Peter Mgawe is currently a lecturer in the Department of Social Work, at the Institute of Social Work. Before joining the Institute of Social work, he served as a tutor at Korogwe Teachers College. He holds a bachelor degree of Arts (Horns) with Education - BA (Ed), Master’s degree in Development studies and PhD in Development Studies from the University of Da es Salaam. He also has a postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree in Social Work from The Open University of Tanzania. He is a development expert with more than 12 years of experience in training, research and consultancy. His academic background reflects an interest in understanding the relationship between people and their environment from a range of perspectives underpinned by people centred philosophy. His research interests and areas of expertise include: Education, Health, Environment, Children, Social Work, Gender, Social Policy, Social Welfare Services and Programs. He has published notably on: wildlife conservation and socio-economic development, History, culture and traditions, adolescents and health, community health workers, to mention a few. Dr. Mgawe has conducted various consultancies including: a co-consultancy on Market Assessments and Development of Business Plan for Early Childhood Care and Education short courses commissioned by the DonBosco Technical Training College/SBS in Dodoma city, Tanzania; and a consultancy on designing and developing a Child Safeguards Policy commissioned by Tanzania Interfaith Partnership in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In addition to that, Peter Mgawe is experienced in community services with a combination of positive attitude and hardworking spirit which are crucial in the areas of training, consultancy and research projects and community services.
