Alan Whiteside
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Alan Whiteside born in Nairobi, Kenya
on 18 March 1956) is an internationally respected academic, researcher and professor at the University of KwaZulu Natal. He is well-known for his innovative work in the field of HIV and AIDS. He is widely published and a sought-after speaker at international conferences and workshops.
. His D.Econ is from the University of Natal (now University of KwaZulu-Natal) in 2003. Whiteside joined the University as a Research Fellow in 1983, and in 1998 founded the Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division(HEARD). He holds a Chair at the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he is Executive Director of HEARD.
He has written many peer reviewed articles, and has authored several books and numerous papers relating to HIV and AIDS. Of particular importance was his 2003 paper, (with fellow academic Alex de Waal
), ‘New variant famine: AIDS and the food crisis in southern Africa’, in The Lancet. Among his books are the popular ‘AIDS the Challenge for South Africa’ (with Clem Sunter, 2000), and influential academic volumes such as ‘HIV/AIDS: A Very Short Introduction’ , (Oxford University Press
, 2008).
Whiteside’s work has encompassed lecturing, mentorship and training. He developed the successful ‘Planning for HIV/AIDS’ training workshop for the Overseas Development Group at the University of East Anglia. He continues to mentor and supervise many students, academics and researchers in the field. He has worked with many international donors philanthropies and the corporate sector.
Fellow and a Planning Officer/Economist in 1980.
He was a Research Fellow, Senior Research Felllow and Associate Professor at the Economic Research Unit at the University of Natal, from 1983 to 1997. Whiteside was an Associate and Director for Capricorn Africa Economic Associates, in Mbabane, Swaziland between 1988 and 1998.
In 1998 he founded the Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) and he was subsequently promoted to Professor. He is currently also a Senior Research Fellow at the Department for International Development
(DFID).
He is a member of the Waterford Kamhlaba (a United World College) Governing Council and the Young Heroes Board in Swaziland, and a Trustee of the Waterford School Trust and a Patron of the Temba Trust.
Whiteside is a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa
Between 2003 and 2006 he was appointed by Kofi Annan to the Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa
and is Treasurer of the International AIDS Society Governing Council
Whiteside serves on the editorial boards of several journals, including:
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
on 18 March 1956) is an internationally respected academic, researcher and professor at the University of KwaZulu Natal. He is well-known for his innovative work in the field of HIV and AIDS. He is widely published and a sought-after speaker at international conferences and workshops.
Achievements
Whiteside obtained a BA (Hons) degree in 1978, and an MA (Development Economics) in 1980, from the School of Development Studies at the University of East AngliaUniversity of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
. His D.Econ is from the University of Natal (now University of KwaZulu-Natal) in 2003. Whiteside joined the University as a Research Fellow in 1983, and in 1998 founded the Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division(HEARD). He holds a Chair at the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he is Executive Director of HEARD.
He has written many peer reviewed articles, and has authored several books and numerous papers relating to HIV and AIDS. Of particular importance was his 2003 paper, (with fellow academic Alex de Waal
Alex de Waal
Alexander William Lowndes de Waal is a British writer and researcher on African issues. He was a fellow of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative at Harvard University, as well as program director at the Social Science Research Council on AIDS in New York City...
), ‘New variant famine: AIDS and the food crisis in southern Africa’, in The Lancet. Among his books are the popular ‘AIDS the Challenge for South Africa’ (with Clem Sunter, 2000), and influential academic volumes such as ‘HIV/AIDS: A Very Short Introduction’ , (Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
, 2008).
Whiteside’s work has encompassed lecturing, mentorship and training. He developed the successful ‘Planning for HIV/AIDS’ training workshop for the Overseas Development Group at the University of East Anglia. He continues to mentor and supervise many students, academics and researchers in the field. He has worked with many international donors philanthropies and the corporate sector.
Career
Whiteside started his career as a freelance journalist and teacher in Mbabane, Swaziland before joining the Botswana Ministry of Finance and Development Planning as an Overseas Development InstituteOverseas Development Institute
The Overseas Development Institute is one of the leading independent think tanks on international development and humanitarian issues. Based in London, its mission is "to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement...
Fellow and a Planning Officer/Economist in 1980.
He was a Research Fellow, Senior Research Felllow and Associate Professor at the Economic Research Unit at the University of Natal, from 1983 to 1997. Whiteside was an Associate and Director for Capricorn Africa Economic Associates, in Mbabane, Swaziland between 1988 and 1998.
In 1998 he founded the Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) and he was subsequently promoted to Professor. He is currently also a Senior Research Fellow at the Department for International Development
Department for International Development
The Department For International Development is a United Kingdom government department with a Cabinet Minister in charge. It was separated from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1997. The goal of the department is "to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty". The current...
(DFID).
Public and Professional Service
Whiteside contributes to international policy through engagement with governments, the UN system and donors. He is on the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative's Policy Advisory Committee, SIDA/Norad Regional AIDS Team Reference Group, and International AIDS Society Governing Council (he is the Treasurer).He is a member of the Waterford Kamhlaba (a United World College) Governing Council and the Young Heroes Board in Swaziland, and a Trustee of the Waterford School Trust and a Patron of the Temba Trust.
Whiteside is a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa
Academy of Science of South Africa
The Academy of Science of South Africa is the national science academy for that country. It was started in 1996, and encompasses all fields of scientific work. Its legal foundation is the Academy of Science of South Africa Act, Act 67 of 2001, which came into operation in May 2002...
Between 2003 and 2006 he was appointed by Kofi Annan to the Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa
Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa
The Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa was convened in 2003 by then UN Secretary General Kofi Annan under the leadership of Wilson Center Senior African Policy Scholar K. Y...
and is Treasurer of the International AIDS Society Governing Council
Whiteside serves on the editorial boards of several journals, including:
- Editorial Board of the African Journal of AIDS ResearchAfrican Journal of AIDS ResearchThe African Journal of AIDS Research is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the National Inquiry Services Centre on topics related to AIDS in Africa....
- International Advisory Editorial Board of Development Policy Review
- Editorial Board of Globalisation and Health
- Editorial Board of the Journal of the International AIDS SocietyJournal of the International AIDS SocietyThe Journal of the International AIDS Society is an open-access peer-reviewed medical journal published by BioMed Central. It covers all aspects of research on AIDS and is the official journal of the International AIDS Society....
External Links
- University of KwaZulu-NatalUniversity of KwaZulu-NatalThe University of KwaZulu-Natal or UKZN is a university with five campuses all located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.-History:-University of...
- Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research(HEARD)
- Academy of Science of South AfricaAcademy of Science of South AfricaThe Academy of Science of South Africa is the national science academy for that country. It was started in 1996, and encompasses all fields of scientific work. Its legal foundation is the Academy of Science of South Africa Act, Act 67 of 2001, which came into operation in May 2002...
- Young HeroesYoung Heroes"Young Heroes" is a song from the self-titled debut album by British singer Kim Wilde. It was released as a single in Peru in 1982....
- UN Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa
- International AIDS SocietyInternational AIDS SocietyThe International AIDS Society is an independent association of HIV professionals, with 14,000 members from 190 countries working at all levels of the global response to AIDS. IAS members include researchers from all disciplines, clinicians, public health and community practitioners on the...