Expertise Area: Resettlement Expert
Elnazir Ramadan
Dr. Elnazir Ramadan has over 20 years of academic experience, teaching and conducting research in land use planning, spatial development, and sustainable urbanization. With expertise in geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing, Dr. Ramadan has applied these technologies extensively in urban and regional planning. His recent research focuses on Cites resilience and adaptation to climate change integrating spatial information within national, regional, and global policy frameworks, with a particular emphasis on mapping Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to social, economic, and environmental challenges. Before joining the United Arab Emirates University, Ramadan held teaching positions at Juba University in Sudan, Qatar University, and Sultan Qaboos University, contributing significantly to the advancement of urban planning education and research. In addition to his teaching roles, Dr. Ramadan has a distinguished research portfolio, with numerous publications featured in prominent international journals, as listed on his Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science profiles. His research is widely recognized for its focus on urban planning, environmental resilience, and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the GCC region. He has played an instrumental role in postgraduate education. He has supervised and examined numerous Master’s and PhD theses that proves his leadership in postgraduate education
KLEMENS MUWAMBU KAMWANGA
I am passionate in land administration-related fields, such as land rights, Tenure, valuation, survey, land use planning, spatial planning, GIS (Geographical Information System), and LIS (Land Information System)
Emmanuel Christopher Njavike
Registered Valuer, Urban Researcher & Queen Elizabeth Scholar
Emmanuel Christopher Njavike is a passionate housing researcher with expertise in the Tanzanian housing market and the wider African urban landscape. Holding an MSc in Real Estate and a BSc in Land Management and Valuation from Ardhi University, he blends academic research with practical, on-the-ground experience.
As the head of HousingLAB, a youth-led housing initiative under Hello Africa Consultants, Emmanuel provides strategic guidance on a wide range of projects, from individuals to institutions, and international agencies, to develop context-specific housing solutions in Tanzania. His work on Housing blends around knowledge co-creation, youth, research, climate change and a proactive approach to informality.
His extensive experience spans several countries, including Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Canada.
Emmanuel is a Queen Elizabeth Scholar (QEScholars), an alumnus of the Network of Excellence in Land Governance in Africa (NELGA) where he represented the Eastern African Node, a member of the Just City Platform in Tanzania, Valuers Registration Board of Tanzania, The Association of Real Estate Professional of Tanzania (AREPTA) and the African Real Estate Society. He is also a member of the Ardhi University Convocation publication committee
PAULO KITOSI
Meet Mr. Paulo Samweli Kitosi – a skilled Urban Planner, Urban Designer, and GIS expert. Currently, he is employed at the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlement Development in Tanzania\\\’s capital city of Dodoma. Mr. Kitosi holds two postgraduate degrees, a Master of Architecture (Urban Design) from Ardhi University in 2016, and a Master of Science in Geographical Information Systems (MSc. GIS) from the University of Dar es Salaam, which he obtained in 2023. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from Ardhi University, which he earned in 2014.
Rodrigue Bazame
Currently I am the Manager of B2 Immobilis Consulting ltd and an asssociate lecturer in Real Estate management, Real estate valuation, Real estate marketing, housing policies in several public and private universities in Burkina Faso. Previously I acted as a technical assistant for the West African Monetary and Economic Union’s project Centre of Excellence for Housing.
Daniel Cárdenas
Social performance consultant with 10+ years designing community relations and stakeholder engagement strategies across Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean. Expertise in resettlement, risk mitigation, and sustainable development for mining, energy, and infrastructure projects under international standards (World Bank, IFC, AFD).
Girma Mulu Alemu
I have served as a public servant as a sociologist and urban planner in local government offices from 2010-2015. Currently, I have been serving as a lecturer and researcher in higher education institutions since 2015 in Ethiopia
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.
Nsanzimana Julien
I have an extensive experience in urban and regional planning, GIS analysis, land use policy, spatial planning, mapping, environmental modelling, and stakeholder engagement, gained through roles in government agencies, private consultancies, and international urban development projects.
Sheila Alumasa
Sheila Alumasa is an experienced urban planner and development practitioner with extensive expertise in regional development, environmental planning, and sustainable urbanization. She combines strong academic grounding with hands-on experience in World Bank–funded projects, specializing in environmental and social safeguards, resettlement action planning, and informal settlement upgrading. Her work spans Kenya, the Philippines, South Africa, and Germany, with a proven record in community engagement, urban food systems, nature-based solutions, and both qualitative and quantitative research. She currently serves as a part-time lecturer at Maasai Mara University while pursuing a PhD in Development Studies (Land Administration and Urban Formality), with a strong commitment to advancing resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable cities.