David Mupamhadzi was born in 1975 in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. He is a holder of BSc (Honours) in Economics (1997), Master of Science Degree in Economics (1999), Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2005, all from the University of Zimbabwe. He has experience in economic policy formulation and analysis, economic justice and advocacy for pro-poor policies.

David served as an Economic advisor to the Minister of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion in Zimbabwe from 2009-2013 on secondment from the Institute for a Democratic Alternative for Zimbabwe, under a transitional programme for supporting democratic actors in the Inclusive Government in Zimbabwe. He provided in depth economic research and policy analysis to guide economic policy formulation during the Inclusive government with a view to enhance sustainable recovery and democratization of the country. He was the lead resource on the crafting of Zimbabwe’s main development plan “Medium Term Plan 2011-2015”, a key output of the economic cluster under the Global Political Agreement.

David has also worked in the financial sector in Zimbabwe from 1999 to 2008, mainly as a Chief Economist of a number of banks. He is an accomplished Economist who regularly contributes to national economic debates, and provide expert economic commentary to local and international newspapers, Radio stations and Television.

His PHD is a critical analysis of the financial sector development in Zimbabwe and its impact on financial inclusion. The thrust of his research is how to ensure that the financial markets work for the poor and the marginalised members of the society.