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The State University Of Zanzibar

Bio

Dr. Ashura is an academic and business development professional with extensive experience in business administration, international trade, policy and planning, entrepreneurship, and business development support. She has extensive experience in academia, government, policy, planning, and trade, and currently serves as a Head of Entrepreneurship Department under the school of Business, having previously worked as a Lecturer, Director of Policy and Planning, Personal Assistant to the Minister, and Trade Officer. She has also contributed to institutional governance as a Board Member in various institutions. Her combined academic, professional, business development, policy, and leadership experience positions her strongly to contribute to teaching, research, community engagement, entrepreneurship development, and business support initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Lecturer, The State University of Zanzibar, 2022 to date
  • Director of Policy and Planning, Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, 2007 to 2022
  • Personal assistance to the Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Investment, 2007-2007
  • Trade officer, Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Investment, 2004-2007

Dr. Ashura H. Mrisho

Head, Department of Entrepreneurship

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in business Administration, The University of Dodoma, 2021
  • MSc in International Trade, Dare es salaam University, 2007
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Zanzibar University,2004

CONSULTANCY & PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Board member, Zanzibar Airport Authority, 2018-2021; Business License Regulatory Council 2016-2018,