Expertise Area: Capacity Building Expert

BYA’UNDAOMBE LONGYE Jean-Paul BYA’UNDAOMBE LONGYE Jean-Paul

Climate activist advocating for the implementation of Loss and Damage (L&D) funds in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | Member, Loss and Damage Youth Coalition | Young climate negotiator (UNFCCC COP28 & COP29) | Specialist in climate change adaptation and mitigation | Agricultural specialist for climate-resilient systems

Loretta Alethea Pope Kai

Loretta is a Liberian activist with extensive experience in forestry, environmental education, conservation, fundraising, and community organizing. She has over 15 years of experience in the natural resource management sector, where she has consistently promoted gender justice and inclusive governance.

Over the years, Loretta has been a strong advocate for improved forest management and land tenure reforms, contributing to the passage of Liberia’s Land Rights Act and the establishment of the Women’s Land Rights Task Force. She has worked closely with communities to develop Community Forestry Management Plans, with a strong focus on women’s inclusion in decision-making processes.

Her work emphasizes how benefits from natural resources can serve the collective interests of communities, support rural livelihood development, and advance sustainable outcomes through integrated land-use planning and collective customary land formalization.

Micheal James Kasozi

I have worked as a Fisheries Officer at Mityana District, Consultant-Aquaculture Scientist at NARO, Principal Science Officer-Bio-Sciences and Bio-economy at Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and currently as Principal Fisheries Inspector-Licensing at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

Gaspard Rwanyiziri

Gaspard Rwanyiziri is an Associate Professor of Environmental Planning and Management with 25+ years of experience in conducting environment and climate change research; coordinating national and regional research projects; conducting consultancy services for public and non-government institutions; and undertaking community outreach on environment and climate change related matters across the country. He has an extensive publication record and proven track record in managing international consortia with universities, NGOs, and government, partners.

Mor N’Doye Diop

J’ai 11 dans la gouvernance foncière et la sécurisation des droits du patrimoine fonciers des communautés locales.

La conduite des projets de développement relatifs au foncier, à l’agro écologie et la consolidation de la paix

kendie Kenmoe

I am a geospatial and land information systems expert with over 12 years of experience supporting land governance, land-use planning, forest governance, and sustainable land management across Africa. I currently serve as the Lead of WRI Africa’s Data Lab, where I provide strategic and technical leadership for the development and deployment of geospatial, AI-enabled, and cloud-based platforms that strengthen evidence-based decision-making for governments, regional institutions, and development partners.

Gebeyehu B. Shibeshi

I am a land administration and land management expert specializing on land use planning, registration, catastrophic and land information system. Experienced in land administration system development and policy review.

Margaret Tinashe Nkhosi

    • GIS Consultant with experience supporting land governance, natural resource management, and spatial decision-making in Zambia
    • Provided geospatial analysis and mapping for participatory land use planning and traditional land rights documentation in Northwestern Province (Kalumbila, Kasempa, Mwinilunga)
    • Supported Participatory Integrated Land Use Planning (PILUP) projects through parcel mapping, geocoding, and spatial verification using QGIS and ODK
    • Designed and implemented ODK-based land and resource data collection systems, including form development, cloud and local database setup, and data integrity protocols
    • Developed spatial databases and thematic maps to support community institutions, civil society organisations, and government stakeholders
    • Analyzed and visualized community resource and land-related data using PowerBI, Tableau, and QGIS to support planning, monitoring, and accountability
    • Contributed to monitoring and evaluation systems for public institutions, integrating spatial data into decision-support dashboards
    • Delivered GIS and spatial data management training for professional and regional networks, with a focus on applied land and environmental governance
    • Mentored technicians and field staff on GIS workflows, mobile data collection, and data quality assurance
    • Recognised through regional initiatives for innovations in WebGIS, biodiversity, and spatial data systems

Eva Abugabe

Security and development expert with a decade of experience in governance, gender, conflict management, and inclusive community development. Currently a Border Security Researcher for Ghana’s government since 2021, implementing policies that enhance national security and foster resilient border communities.

Jean Pierre HABIYAREMYE

I am a passionate Surveyor, optimist, self-motivated, quick learner highly accurate and detail-oriented in different consultancies activities with experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

As a researcher and Professor at University, with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and problem solving abilities allow me to identify potential issues early in a project and implement effective solutions. My excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enable me to work cooperatively with clients, colleagues, and other project stakeholders by sight, truth and transparency.