George Naphambo

Area of Expertise:

• Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global

Professional Experience:

? About 15 years experiences in trade policy, and legal expert in trade.
? LLM in International Trade Law and Intern at the South African Institute of International Affairs’ Development for Trade Programme
? Extensive knowledge in Malawi: Malawian passport and 15 years’ experience in the country as Trade Law Consultant or Legal Consultant
? Specific experience in trade negotiations and regional integration at COMESA level, by being Member of National Working Group on Trade Policy in Malawi
? Wide knowledge of trade policy issues affecting Africa, particularly in SADC and the COMESA region
? Specific experience in the legal architecture and issues in the SADC, COMESA, Tripartite FTA, African FTA and EPA negotiations
? Part-time lecturer at University of Western Cape’s Masters in International Trade Law Programme
? Specific experience in the legal architecture : Trade Negotiator for Malawi at different trade negotiations both at the bilateral and regional level
? Excellent written and spoken English, as well as excellent communication skills