Renowned economist Raymond Parsons joins UWC as extraordinary professor

# The University of the Western Cape has appointed Raymond Parsons as an extraordinary professor in its Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. The university hails Parsons as one of South Africa’s most respected economists, known for his leadership in academia and policy advisory. The Rector, Professor Robert Balfour, says his appointment strengthens the university’s economic thought leadership. Parsons will contribute through public lectures, research supervision, and community engagement initiatives focused on South Africa’s development challenges.