Partners and Collaborators

COLLABORATIVE TRAINING INITIATIVES AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

FERD has initiated discussions on potential research collaborations between Stockholm Environment Institute (SIE) and Egerton University. Key areas for potential collaboration include training and capacity development using SIE tools such as WEAP, LEAP, REVAMP and EWI. In the collaborative arrangement, there is a proposal for creation of a Centre of Excellence in Egerton University for public education and demonstration on WASH and environmental issues.

The Department of Geography has initiated a post-doctorate training on policy briefs writing involving staff of Egerton University. The Post doctorate training is sponsored by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as part of the AgiFoSe 2030 Project. The project targets recent PhD graduates with a desire to undertake policy relevant research and analysis; and disseminate research findings to policy makers and practitioners. Four members of staff of Egerton University are participating on the project. These are Dr. Amon Karanja, Dr. Humphreys Obulinji (Geography), Dr. Grace Kibue (NARE) and Dr. Olivier Kashongwe (ANSCI). As part of the initiative, the department organized a one-day workshop on systematic review on May 6th 2019 where twenty-four members of staff were trained. The members were largely drawn from the faculties of Environment and Resources Development, and Agriculture. We take this opportunity to thank the Office of the DVC-AA for facilitating the one-day workshop event.

The Department of Natural Resources is in its initial stages of evolving an agreement with North East Forestry University of China for Capacity development of Kenyan professionals who wish to develop careers in Forestry Engineering and Forestry Economics Management.

The NorthEast Forestry University of China and Egerton University have submitted a joint proposal to china, Scholarship Council aimed at securing thirty (30) students scholarships each year for the next three years.

FERD SCOOPS TOP NOTCH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AWARD

Dr. Wilfred Odadi is the proud recipient of the Future Leaders – African Independent Research Fellowship grant (FLAIR). The FLAIR fellowship programme is funded by the UK Government through the GLOBAL CHALLENGES RESEARCH FUND to support science tackling global development challenges and strengthen research capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Odadi will access Kshs. 35,000,000 from FLAIR to conduct research on Laikipia Rangelands in Kenya for a period of two years. The research activities will address socio-ecological effectiveness of cooperation between private ranchers and communal ranchers as well as determine optimal grazing intensities for livestock production and biodiversity conservation.