4844������Ѹ���

2005:�� Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

1995:�� Masters of Social Work, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

1990:�� Bachelor of Social Work, 4844������Ѹ���, Gaborone

Dr Tlamelo Mmatli, started his formal employment as a Police Constable in the then Botswana Police Force. He served in different capacities and positions until he reached the position of Detective Assistant Superintendent. He joined 4844������Ѹ��� in 1993 as an SDF, and later pursued his Master of Social Work Degree in Canada at the University of Manitoba - School of Social Policy and Social Administration (1993 – 1995). He holds a PhD in Social Work from The University of Queensland – Australia, with special focus on Policy Analysis (2001 – 2005). Dr Mmatli continued his work at UB, reaching the position of Senior Lecturer in 2017. He has authored and co-authored academic articles published in several professional journals and refereed book chapters. He has also presented scholarly papers at conferences locally, regionally, and internationally. Within the Department of Social Work he has actively participated in curriculum development/review activities, and has served in various departmental and University wide committees. He has supervised research students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Furthermore, he has carried out research and consultancy work for various organizations including Government, UN agencies, as well as for NGOs on various issues of national and international importance. He has also served in Technical Advisory Teams in Government and NGOs. He served as a Member of Parliament (Legislator) for Molepolole South Constituency (2014 to 2019).

MSW 608: Disabilities, Chronic Illness and Social Work

MSW 706 ������ Youth and��Sexuality

BSW: 402:�������� Disabilities: Perspectives, Issues and Critical Analysis

DSW 201:�� �� �� Introduction to Social Policy��

DSW 113:���������� The Social Services in Botswana

BSW 303:���������� Social Work Practice and HIV/AIDS

DSW 107: �������� Disabilities & Social Work��

Social Policy Analysis

Disability Issues

Unemployment and Poverty

Social Vulnerability��

Youth Issues

Social Services Delivery

Social Work Education

Social Work Practice

Social Work Education/Practice

Social Policy/Services

Disability Issues

HIV and AIDS

Youth Issues

Unemployment/Poverty

��The Elderly��

Family Life

2009 “Translating Disability-Related Research into Evidence-Based Advocacy: The Role of People with Disabilities” in Disability and Rehabilitation Journal Vol. 31 No.1

2009 “The Social Policy Context of Socioeconomic Development in Botswana” in Osei-Hwedie B. and Osei-Hwedie K. (eds) The Politics of Socio-Economic Development in Southern Africa; Accra, Ghana University Press

2008 “Political Activism as a Social Work Strategy in Africa” in International Social Work Vol. 51 No. 3

2007 “An Analysis of the Exclusion of People with Disabilities from Employment in Botswana: A Case 4844������Ѹ��� of People with Physical Impairments” in Pula Journal of African Studies vol. 21, No 2, 2009

2007 “Human Rights Approach to Social Development: Relevance of Afrocentrism” in Jacques, J. and Lesetedi, G. (eds) Human Rights and Social Development in Southern Africa; Gaborone, Bay Publishing

2006 “Social Implications of the Proposed Liquor Regulations 2005” in BIAC Journal Vol. 3 No. 1��