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About ARIN Fellowship

Over the last decades, Africa has experienced intense research and policy activities in various sectors especially health, agriculture, energy, science and technology, and lately climate change among others. However, research in the continent remains uncoordinated, with little in-continent learning and poor networking among researchers. The continent lacks impact networks – i.e. dedicated platforms for bringing African researchers and policymakers to engage in periodic dialogue, learning, and capability building towards creating research and policy impact.

Consequently, there is little understanding of best research practices and impact practices taking place in various African contexts and what works or not. It is in this context that the ARIN Network launched the ARIN Fellowship program which brings together over 200 researchers from thirty-eight countries in Sub- Saharan Africa. The fellowship program consists of a network of talented researchers and technocrats across Africa who have been undertaking research in various fields including natural resource management, climate change, agriculture, forestry, energy, water, and cities to leverage their knowledge and experiences in promoting research excellence and impact pathways.

The program is focused on peer learning and sharing good transformative research and impact practices across Africa. The ARIN Fellowship program therefore, seeks to identify, and leverage key research talents to flexibly and innovatively contribute to Africa’s research transformation. Additionally, the fellowship program champions inclusion and equity throughout its activities and has largely accommodated and actively involved women and girls, people with disabilities, youth, and several other researchers from the most vulnerable communities in Africa.

Juliet Oluoch 
ARIN Fellowship Coordinator
Juliet Oluoch ARIN Fellowship Coordinator

ARIN Fellows

Brian Okoth

ARIN Fellow

Brian Okoth holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies (Environmental Resource Conservation) from Kenyatta University. He is also a registered and licensed EIA Associate Expert. He has a cumulative 12…

Ferdinand Combary

ARIN Fellow

Ferdinand Combary is an urban planner by training and is currently a PhD candidate in sustainable urban development at the Regional Center of Excellence on Sustainable Cities in Africa at…

Mr. ATTA Mian Joseph

ARIN Fellow

Mr. ATTA Mian Joseph focuses his actions more on SDGs 6 and 13 which are the subject of his research in his university course (PhD). He is a ARIN (African…

Egbade Wiyao

ARIN Fellow

Egbade Wiyao est un boursier de l’ARIN. Il est un chercheur dynamique en début de carrière spécialisée en Changement climatique et développement durable et également Ingénieur eaux et forêts. Etant…

Gilles Florent Etonam MONSIN

ARIN Fellow

Gilles Florent Etonam MONSIN is a dynamic biologist, passionate about sustainable development, he specialized in organic farming in order to overcome the problem of soil degradation due to chemical fertilizers.…

Dr. Uduak Akpan

ARIN Fellow

Dr. Uduak Akpan is a Development Expert and has worked extensively on multidisciplinary research projects in thematic areas such as energy access, climate change, rural energy planning, and rural transport…

Jim Oduor

ARIN Fellow

Jim Oduor is a skilled social research professional with experience in international development, climate change and adaptation as well as M&E having worked in various capacities in research design and…

Dr. Joseph Galani

ARIN Fellow

Dr Joseph Galani is an ARIN Fellow of the 2023 cohort. He is a Lecturer in Food Science at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK, with experience in Africa,…

Brian Kipkoech

ARIN Fellow

Brian Kipkoech is a PhD student at the Free University of Bolzano (Italy) in collaboration with the University of Lincoln (UK). He holds a master’s degree in Food Identity and…

Chidiebere Ofoegbu

ARIN Fellow

Chidiebere Ofoegbu is a forest and environmental scientist with interest in the socioecological aspect of nature, ecosystems services and biodiversity management. He is enthusiastic about the linkages between science and…

Obed Kissi Asamoah

ARIN Fellow

Obed Kissi Asamoah: NDC Fellow Obed Kissi Asamoah hold a Master of Science in Environmental Science, Policy and Management and a current PhD candidate at the Institute of Environment and…

Tafadzwa Oswald Dhlakama

ARIN Fellow

Obed Kissi Asamoah: NDC Fellow Tafadzwa Oswald Dhlakama, an environmental lawyer by profession is currently an embedded advisor working within the Climate Change Management Department in the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism…

Emmanuel Chileshe Lubumbashi

NDC Fellow

Chileshe is a Zambian  national with over (12) years experience as a public policy planner for the Government of the Republic of Zambia. In the last (5) years his focus…

Blaise BANGABUTU NGAMBO

NDC Fellow

Blaise BANGABUTU NGAMBO est licencié (Bac+5) en économie de Monétaire de l’Université de Lubumbashi. Puis a fait des spécialisations en ligne en finance de développement (finance verte, finance agricole et…

ATCHADE Assouhan Jonas

NDC Fellow

Born and raised in Ouessè, in the Republic of Benin, ATCHADE Assouhan Jonas holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Natural Sciences obtained respectively in 2012 and 2013…

Ousseynou NDIONE

NDC Fellow

Mr. Ousseynou NDIONE est, actuellement, l’Adjoint au chef de la Division Régionale de l’Environnement et des Etablissements classés de Kaffrine/Direction de l’environnement et des Etablissements Classés (DEEC) au sein du…

Jean Douglas ANAMAN

NDC Fellow

Expert en Politiques et Projets Climatiques, 14 ans d’expérience professionnelle dont 8 ans en matière climatique. Spécialiste en Changements Climatiques/Adaptation, Jean Douglas ANAMAN est titulaire d’un diplôme d’Ingénieur Agronome Agronomie,…

Caroline Mwihaki Gathu

NDC Fellow

Caroline is a Climate Change and Development specialist with 13 years of practical working knowledge and experience in the sector. She has successfully contributed to programme development, implementation and administrative…

Mouhamadou Lamine NDIMBLANE

NDC Fellow

Mouhamadou Lamine NDIMBLANE is environmental economist and geomatician, PhD student of the West African Science Service Center on Climate change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) research programme in Economics of…

MATCHINDA TCHINDA Carole

NDC Fellow

Dr. MATCHINDA est titulaire d’un PhD en Sciences de Gestion, option Microfinance. Elle est par ailleurs Experte Certifiée en Financement de CDN. Elle est Enseignante permanente à l’Université Evangélique du…

Fama Gueye

NDC Fellow

Dr Fama Gueye est titulaire d'un doctorat en économie et changement climatique de l'Université de Dakar et d'un master en économie et politique agricole de l'Université Ouaga 2 (Burkina Faso).…

Maanzou BOUKARI

NDC Fellow

Née en 1993 à Parakou au nord-Bénin Maanzou BOUKARI est Ingénieur agronome. Il est spécialiste en Sécurité alimentaire et en protection des végétaux.  Ayant des expériences dans le domaine des…

Missi Missi Philippe

NDC Fellow

Missi Missi Philippe is a climate change and development expert – on experience in Project Design, Climate Finance and Review of Transparency Reports. He has a B.Sc. in Computer Science…

Monsieur NDALA NDUMBI

NDC Fellow

Monsieur NDALA NDUMBI Serge est membre du Secrétariat Technique de l'équipe de mise en œuvre de la CDN en République Démocratique du Congo et Négociateur dans le processus de la…

Norma GUITINZIA

NDC Fellow

Après son coup de foudre pour la protection de l’environnement, Norma GUITINZIA a promu une association de droit centrafricain « le Global Ecovillage Network (GEN – RCA) », qui lui permet de…

Caxton Gitonga Kaua

NDC Fellow

Caxton Gitonga Kaua is an environmental and natural resources governance and management, and climate resilience expert focused on the resilience and sustainability of ecosystems and communities. He has extensive experience…

Ansaram Karishma

NDC Fellow

Ansaram Karishma is a PhD Candidate in Climate Finance (at IESEG School of Management, France) with a particular focus on carbon markets around the world, and holds an MSc in…

Maman Zakara Oumarou

NDC Fellow

Maman Zakara Oumarou est doctorant et titulaire d’un Diplôme d’étude approfondie (DEA) en Ecologie Appliquée. Il a suivi une formation avancée en atténuation et adaptation au changement climatique à Swedish…

ANN NABANGALA OBAE

NDC Fellow

Ann Nabangala Obae is a Programme Officer Climate Change at  the Water Sector Trust Fund,a parastatal under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.  She holds a Master of Science…

Koala Lamoussa

NDC Fellow

M. Lamoussa KOALA est Inspecteur des Eaux et Forêts et titulaire d’un Ingéniorat du Développement Rural, option Eaux et Forêt et d’un Certificat d’Expert en Financement des Contributions Déterminées au…

Lindah Fatuma Kakai

NDC Fellow

Lindah Fatuma Kakai holds a Master degree in Research and Public Policy from Egerton University (Kenya), Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science from Chuka University (Kenya), and a certificate…

PETER WACHIRA

NDC Fellow

Peter holds a Master’s Degree in Economics (Distinction) from the University of Mauritius and a Bachelors Degree in Economics (First Class Honours) from Kenyatta University in Kenya. I am currently…

Bagbohouna M’KOUMFIDA

NDC Fellow

Climate Change Education Expert & Environmental Sustainability Manager Serve policymakers with science-based advice on adaptation and mitigation to climate change impacts and environment management. Advise institutions to achieve more efficient…

ABALO AKOUVI OKPE

NDC Fellow

Juriste spécialisée en Environnement et changements climatiques, j ai une expérience professionnelle de huit (8) acquise dans des institutions telles que l Agence Nationale de Gestion de l environnement (ANGE),…

Reisch Vanel ATTIPO

NDC Fellow

PhD student in Sustainable Urban Development at the Regional Center of Excellence on Sustainable Cities in Africa (CERViDA)/ University of Lomé. CEA- World Bank

Christian KALINDE RIZIKI KABWE

NDC Fellow

Christian KALINDE RIZIKI is a biologist with expertise in biodiversity conservation, protected area management and climate change. He holds a master’s degree in management, Access and Conservation of Species in…

Dr. Nadine Usimesa Wingi

NDC Fellow

She has a degree in biology (Option: Ecology), with a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology, a PhD candidate in the field of the Structural, Cell and Molecular in Germany. She…

Adetokunbo Alase

NDC Fellow

Adetokunbo Alase is currently a PhD candidate at the School of Law, International Centre for Ocean Governance at the Western Sydney University. Prior to this, he lectured at the Faculty…

Fredrick Dapilah

NDC Fellow

Dapilah is a Lecturer at Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies

RUTH ONKANGI

NDC Fellow

Ruth Onkangi is an environmental chemist, researcher and writer. She is a nature enthusiast with a key focus to enhance understanding of the nexus between environmental sustainability and economic development…

Immanuel B.K. Freeman

NDC Fellow

Immanuel is a Project Engineer at Liberia’s Ministry of Public Works. With over 7 years of professional experience, he has worked on public infrastructures ranging from roads and bridges to…

Ssewajje Hassan

NDC Fellow

Hasaan is Civil Engineer  and Certified NDC climate finance

Nelly Bosibori

NDC Fellow

Bosibaori is environmental enthusiastic with an interest in Climate Resilience and Water Resources Management at Pegasys International Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Amadou ZOUNGRANA

ARIN Fellow

Economiste de l’environnement: Expert national Adaptation et finance climat et aussi spécialiste de la planification, le suivi et l’évaluation des projets et programmes climatiques et des politiques nationales dans le…

Caroline Mwendwa

ARIN Fellow

Caroline is a communication practitioner experienced in the production of information material tailored for target audiences. She holds a master’s degree in Development Communication from the University of Nairobi and…

Dr. Fama Gueye

ARIN Fellow

Dr. Fama Gueye, Lecturer/researcher in Sustainable Development at the Institute of Public Policy (IPP) at the Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD), Senegal, and the Deputy Director of WASCAL-CCE/UCAD.…

Dr. Caroline Mulinya

ARIN Fellow

Caroline Mulinya holds a Ph.D. in Geography(Climatology and Climate Change from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology,( 2017) a Master of Arts in Geography in Climatology from the…

Iddrisu Salifu

ARIN Fellow

Iddrisu Salifu is a Ghanaian from Kugasigo, a suburb of Garu-Tempane in the Upper East Region of Ghana. He has a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Economics from the University…

Chabi Kègnidé Rostand ELEGBEDE

ARIN Fellow

Chabi Kègnidé Rostand ELEGBEDE est un ingénieur agronome. Proactif, orienté vers le résultat, M. ELEGBEDE s'est très tôt passionné par les techniques de productions agricoles durables et management des coopératives…

Dr. Willis Okumu

ARIN Fellow

Dr. Willis Okumu is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) based in Nairobi, in the Enhancing Africa’s Response to Transnational Organised Crimes (ENACT) research program. Willis…

Sammy Jamar

ARIN Fellow

Jamar is a mechanical engineer by profession currently working at CLASP as a research fellow in clean energy access. His primary responsibilities involve conducting research and performing data analysis, with…

Peter Wasswa

ARIN Fellow

Peter Wasswa is a Research Fellow at ARIN. He is a dynamic early career researcher specializing in Meteorology and Hydrology. With his back ground in climatic science and water resources…

Moudjaidou SEIDOU

ARIN Fellow

Moudjaidou SEIDOU is a professional in sustainable agriculture. As an agricultural engineer, he works as a researcher at the Research Institute of the Interprofessional Association of Cotton (AIC) of Benin…

Chrispers Kirimi Kisa

ARIN Fellow

Chrispers Kirimi Kisa is an accomplished Conservation Specialist and Project Management Professional with a proven track record of driving impactful initiatives in the field of environmental conservation and sustainable development.…

ABOUDOU Abib

ARIN Fellow

ABOUDOU Abib is a young Beninese researcher with a M.Sc. degree in plant breeding (crop production) and a professional licence in sociology anthropology (Social mediation and development facilitation). During his…

Daniel Atewin Amoshie

ARIN Fellow

Daniel Amoshie is a budding Electrical Engineer at Ashesi University driven by a passion for electronics and machines and using that to innovate the Agricultural sector. Daniel is an ARIN…

Awonke Baba

Awonke Baba is an LLM candidate in constitutional law and Multilevel government at the Dullar Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape. He is also a research fellow at African…

Alvin LONTUM

ARIN Fellow

Alvin LONTUM is a Research Assistant at eBASE Africa. He is a dynamic early career researcher specializing in Economics, Data, Research Translation and Online Search. Since joining eBASE Africa in…

Ms. Norma Audrey GUITINZIA

Ms. Norma Audrey GUITINZIA since 2016 has worked in the context of the environment, in particular within the framework of the European project for the Congo Basin CV4C within the…

Onyekachi Nwafor

ARIN Fellow

Onyekachi Nwafor is a professional in the field of renewable energy and energy transition, with a strong passion for sustainability and driving the transition towards a low-carbon economy. With a…

Ongyoumous Balotoken Catherine Germaine

ARIN Fellow

Ongyoumous Balotoken Catherine Germaine is an independent diplomat, expert in regional integration and development cooperation. Holder of a master's degree in international relations with a specialization in regional integration and…

Vayanga Donzo

ARIN Fellow

I am Vayanga Donzo student in Master of research in Migration Cooperation and local development at General Lansana Conté University of Sonfonia (Conakry), I am a scholarship holder and focal…