Adriano Nuvunga

Adriano Nuvunga is a Mozambican academic, political analyst, and human rights defender. He is known for his work in governance, democracy, human rights, and natural resource transparency in Mozambique. Nuvunga has been associated with academic institutions and civil society organizations focusing on public accountability and policy research.

Early life and education Nuvunga was born in Mozambique. He pursued higher education in political science, with a focus on governance and development studies.

Career Nuvunga has held academic and research positions related to governance and political studies. He has also been involved in civil society initiatives addressing transparency, electoral processes, human rights, and public policy in Mozambique.

Nuvunga’s work includes research, public commentary, and participation in national and international policy discussions. His areas of focus include governance challenges in Mozambique, particularly political accountability, natural resource management, and civic participation. He has also authored and contributed to publications on governance, democracy, and development.

Appointments and advisory positions Nuvunga serves as chairperson of the Southern Defenders, a regional network of human rights defenders in Southern Africa. He is also involved with the Mozambique Human Rights Defenders Network, where he contributes to activities related to human rights advocacy in the region. In addition, he is a board member of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), an Accra-based organization focused on energy policy and governance..