Cyril Prinsloo joined the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) as a Researcher in the Economic Diplomacy Programme in 2015. His key research portfolios include infrastructure financing and development in African countries and Africa’s interaction with strategic global partners (US, EU, China, BRICS). Previously he worked as an economic development consultant, providing technical assistance and capacity building support on trade and investment, regional integration and infrastructure development to various international development partners, governments and Regional Economic Communities across Southern and Eastern Africa. He holds a Masters of Arts degree in International Studies from the University of Stellenbosch.
