Dr. Chika Charles Aniekwe
UNDP Malawi DEPUTY Resident Representative
Dr. Chika Charles Aniekwe is a seasoned international development expert with over two decades of experience in democratic governance, peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and resilience programming across Africa.
Currently serving as the Deputy Resident Representative for UNDP Malawi, Dr. Aniekwe has held pivotal roles within the United Nations and the African Union, including as Director for Stabilisation in Somalia and Senior Advisor to the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), where he led the rollout of a $250 million Regional Stabilisation Facility.
His career spans diverse contexts—from post-conflict nations like Sierra Leone and Chad to emerging economies such as Ghana and Nigeria—demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainable peace and development.
Dr. Aniekwe holds a PhD in Development Studies, a Master’s in International Development from the University of Bradford, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science. He is also a fellow at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Canada. He is also an Adjunct Professor of International Studies at the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD UBIDS), Ghana.
He has made significant contributions that have helped advance thinking and interventions in the areas of peace and security, governance, and development.
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