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.
ARIN Fellows
Brian Okoth
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PhD student in Sustainable Urban Development at the Regional Center of Excellence on Sustainable Cities in Africa (CERViDA)/ University of Lomé. CEA- World Bank
Gwladys Johnson
Christian KALINDE RIZIKI KABWE
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
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
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
Dapilah is a Lecturer at Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
RUTH ONKANGI
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
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…
Nelly Bosibori
Bosibaori is environmental enthusiastic with an interest in Climate Resilience and Water Resources Management at Pegasys International Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Amadou ZOUNGRANA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…