MKWAMBISI David

Presentation

Professor David Mkwambisi – is a Professor of Environment and Development at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Director of the MUST Institute of the Industrial Research and Innovation. He is also the Director of the Southern Africa Future Earth Hub Node. David is also Chairperson of the National Commission of Science and Technology. He has a PhD and MSc in Environment and Development from University of Leeds and University of East Anglia in UK respectively. He possesses extensive knowledge and experience in environmental conservation, poverty analysis, gender and climate adaptation, and agricultural systems. His role at the university, combined with a robust background in innovation ecosystem, policy analysis and strategic programming makes him an invaluable member of the national development agenda. In his 15-year professional career, David has been involved in several development and research programmes on Science Technology and Innovation, climate change and agriculture, environmental sustainability, poverty and institutions and urban sustainability. He is among national experts responsible for policy contribution on climate change, agriculture, industry, STI, industrialization, environment and development. David has designed and implemented several innovative research and development programmes in collaboration with local, regional and global partners mostly in environment and development. David has been contributing to strategic programing and delivery of several interventions for UNEP, UNFPA, COMESA, SADC, African Union, UNFCCC, World Bank, FAO, African Development Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, NEPAD, Government of Malawi and several international and national Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

What I can bring to this network ?

Food innovation and management
Innovation management systems at University level
Knowledge on industry-University partnerships

What I seek in this network ?

New partners and knowledge from the regional and global perspective
Engagement with the government
Engagement with emerging researchers

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