In hindsight: Former Chairholders on the impact of the tenure on their career and lives. #2: Dr Jumoke Oduwole. Dr Jumoke Oduwole was Chairholder from 2013 – 2015. Her research focus was on the right to development in the African context and in relations to trade and human rights. In 2022 she is, amongst other things, Special Advisor to the President of Nigeria on Ease of Doing Business.

On 20 May 2014, Professor Jumoke Oduwole gave her inaugural lecture as Prince Claus Chairholder 2013-2014.  In her lecture, entitled ‘International Law and Development: A Pragmatic Approach for Africa’, Professor Oduwole discussed how the Right to Development, as shaped in international law, could be made more relevant for Africa.   In the presence of Her…

Dr Jumoke Oduwole has been appointed to the Prince Claus Chair. As of 1 September 2013, she will hold this position for a period of two years, working on research on The Right to Development. Oduwole aims to define this theme in the African context and in relation to trade and human rights. Dr Jumoke Oduwole…