Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development Institute (ECSDI) Staff
Director
Prof. Kefasi Nyikahadzoi
Prof. Kefasi Nyikahadzoi is a New Institutional Economist specialising in environmental and natural-resource economics. His work focuses on designing robust innovation systems that govern natural resource use and strengthen agricultural support frameworks.
Qualifications:
- DPhil (Applied Social Sciences) University of Zimbabwe
- MPhil (Applied Social Sciences) University of Zimbabwe
- BSc Honours degree in Economics
Research interests:
Climate change and sustainable development, Integrated land use planning
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Phone Number: +263 772240861
Deputy Director
Prof Lindah Mhlanga
Prof. Lindah Mhlanga is an environmental scientist (Biologist) with expertise and experience in natural resources management in Zimbabwe. She has a strong research background with over 40 articles in referred journals. She is experienced in issues of resource use governance and is well versed with governance and policy issues related to resources management in Zimbabwe.
Qualifications:
- PhD (Ecology) – University of Cape Town. 2004-2007.
- MSC (Conservation and Utilisation of Plant Genetic Resources) – University of Birmingham, UK. 1991-1992.
- BSc (Honours in Biological Sciences, Botany and Ecology) – University of Zimbabwe. 1987-1989.
Research interests:
Aquatic ecology, climate change, integrated land use planning, resilience, adaptation, mitigation
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Research Fellow
Dr Conillious Gwatirisa
Qualifications:
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social and Behavioural Sciences (2016–2020), University of Zimbabwe
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Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning (2005–2006), University of Zimbabwe
- Bachelor of Science Special Honours in Geography (2001–2002), University of Zimbabwe
- Bachelor of Education – Geography (1995–1996), University of Zimbabwe
- Diploma and Certificate in Education (1986–1989), UZ–Gweru Teachers College
Research interests:
Solid waste management & the Cyclic Economy, Environmental Protection, Disaster Management, Urban Governance and Public Policies, Public Health & Sanitation, Water supply service provision, Climate Change and Poverty Mitigation
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Phone Number: 0773445626
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Julius Musevenzi
Dr. Julius Musevenzi is a rural sociologist with expertise, in rural and urban development, rural livelihoods, climate change and resilience, policy issues, gender dynamics and development in the region SADC. Dr Musevenzi has a strong practical research background with different communities. He has over 16 articles in referred journals.
Qualifications:
- PhD (Sociology of Development) – University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 2008-2012.
- MSC (Sociology & Social Anthropology) – University of Zimbabwe. 2002-2004.
- BSc (Honors in Sociology) – University of Zimbabwe. 1998-2001.
Research interests:
Rural Livelihoods, Rural development, climate change, resilience building, adaptation, mitigation strategies
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Phone Number: 0772421301/0719421301
Administrative Assistant
Ms Mirabella Banda
Qualifications:
- Msc Degree in Public Policy and Governance
- Bsc Honors Degree in Administration
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Office Assistant
Ms Caroline Hogo
Qualifications:
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HND Office Administration
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Diploma Public Relations
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Diploma Project Management
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Research Assistant
Mr Gregory C Jambaya is an Agricultural economist (Socio-economist) with expertise and experience in research and development in Zimbabwe. He has experience in developing data collection tools, administering the tools, data cleaning and analysis.
Qualifications:
- BSc (Agricultural Economics and Rural Development)
Research interests:
Socio-economics, rural development, environment, climate and sustainable development
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Phone number: +263777557796
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Qualifications:
- Mr Kwaramba is a Certified Drone pilot and Level 2 Imagery processing and Data analysis. He is a certified project office with more than 5 years’ experience
- Diploma in Stores Greenhouse Gas Measurement, Reporting and Verification
- Diploma in Stores Management and Stock Control.
- Certificate in Applied Information Technology
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Phone number: +263776348506