Biography

Social development specialist with over 14 years’ experience in research and advising donor and government agencies on balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations in the development and humanitarian projects, including leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate safeguard policies. Proven strengths in social and environmental risk assessment and the design and delivery of safeguards policy design for natural resources, agriculture, and biodiversity conservation in fragile environments. Strong background in research and delivery of training in the areas of policy and program design, risk management, and evaluation. Excellent track record of delivering on international social and environmental sustainability principles and capacity enhancement of staff, development agencies, and government in mutually appreciated and solution-oriented social safeguards in land, environmental conservation, and natural resource management. I hold a doctorate from the Institute of Geography and Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern, Switzerland, and an MA in International Political Economy from Newcastle University in the UK.