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Supervisor\/advisor: Prof. Dr. Dr. Patricia Wiater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact: abigail.ndooka@fau.de<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abigail Ndooka is a lawyer and development practitioner with expertise spanning international law, human rights, policy advisory, and investment climate reform. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Rule of Law for Development from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons) from the University of Zimbabwe. She is currently a PhD Candidate of the International Doctorate Programme \u2013 Business and Human Rights: Governance Challenges in a Complex World at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universit\u00e4t Erlangen-N\u00fcrnberg (FAU). Her doctoral research focuses on the Role and Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Business and Human Rights Standards in Southern Africa. Professionally, Abigail has served in advisory and analytical roles across international institutions, including the International Finance Corporation, World Bank, UNDP, UN Women, and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Her work has encompassed legal and policy research, monitoring and evaluation, programme and project management, and multi\u2011stakeholder engagement with governments, civil society, and UN partners. Abigail\u2019s contributions include supporting legal and regulatory reform to enhance private sector growth in emerging markets, advancing gender\u2011responsive governance, and promoting inclusive legal frameworks for disability inclusion and human rights accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n

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