Canicio Dzingirai | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Canicio Dzingirai | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Canicio Dzingirai | Economics | Senior Lecturer at University of Namibia | Namibia

Dr. Canicio Dzingirai is an accomplished scholar in Financial Economics, Development Finance, Banking and Financial Systems, and Industrial Economics, recognized for his influential contributions across regional and international academic platforms. With a strong academic foundation supported by advanced postgraduate training culminating in a doctoral degree in his field, Dr. Canicio Dzingirai has built a distinguished career marked by teaching, research, and policy-oriented engagements. His professional experience includes serving as a researcher, lecturer, and collaborator with institutions such as the University of Namibia, Texas Tech University, the University of the Free State, the University of South Africa, and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, where he has contributed to curriculum development, graduate supervision, and cross-institutional research initiatives. His research interests span financial development, economic growth, institutional quality, public finance, banking performance, digital finance, interoperability frameworks, savings behavior, and macro-financial stability, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach that integrates econometric modelling, strategic financial analysis, and applied microeconometrics. Dr. Canicio Dzingirai is proficient in advanced statistical tools, quantitative modelling, survey design, data analytics, and impact assessment, enabling him to contribute meaningfully to empirical and theoretical discourse. His scholarly output includes influential publications in reputable journals indexed in Scopus and other major databases, achieving over 340 citations, an h-index of 9, and an i10-index of 9, demonstrating strong impact and research visibility. He has collaborated with globally recognized scholars, contributing to high-value research projects examining financial sustainability, bank performance, institutional dynamics, virtual learning systems, and economic development across Sub-Saharan Africa. His professional memberships include affiliations with academic and research associations that promote financial literacy, sustainable development, and evidence-based policy reforms. Throughout his career, Dr. Canicio Dzingirai has received various recognitions for academic excellence, research contribution, and community-engaged scholarship, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge and supporting socio-economic development. His work continues to influence public policy, banking regulation, and development frameworks in emerging economies. In conclusion, Dr. Canicio Dzingirai’s academic trajectory, research productivity, and collaborative achievements position him as a leading voice in his field, with strong potential for further contributions through international research grants, interdisciplinary partnerships, and continued engagement in high-impact scholarly work.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Dzingirai, C. (2014). Causal relationship between government tax revenue growth and economic growth: A case of Zimbabwe (1980–2012). Citations: 61

  2. Zhou, M., Dzingirai, C., Hove, K., Chitata, T., & Mugandani, R. (2022). Adoption, use and enhancement of virtual learning during COVID-19. Citations: 58

  3. Dzingirai, C., & Katuka, B. (2014). Determinants of bank failures in multiple-currency regime in Zimbabwe (2009–2012). Citations: 44

  4. Bandura, W. N., & Dzingirai, C. (2019). Financial development and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: The role of institutions. Citations: 42

  5. Mashiri, E., Dzomira, S., & Canicio, D. (2021). Transfer pricing auditing and tax forestalling by multinational corporations: A game-theoretic approach. Citations: 36