Professor Amina Mama

2003/2004 Amina Mama

In September 2003, Professor Amina Mama was appointed to the Prince Claus Chair by the Institute of Social Studies for the period 2003/2004. Born in 1958, Professor Mama is an expert in gender studies from Nigeria.
Professor Mama was appointed for her contribution to the academic field of African culture and its relationship to development. She is a Professor at the University of Cape Town and leads a research programme that aims to contribute to equality and development across the African continent through an increased focus on gender studies.