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RESEARCH INTEREST RANGES FROM
Community Based Rural Development
Natural Resources Management
Education Reform and Management
Impact Evaluation
Gender and Social Development
Public Health
Adminstrative and Civil Service Reform
Post Conflict Reconstruction
Business and Contract Law
Globalisation & Financial Integration
Growth, Investment and Savings
Social Protections & Assistance
Financial Crisis Management & Restructuring
Roads and Highways
Privatisation and Enterprise Reform
Strategic Urban Planning
Water Resources Management
Energy Resources and Technologies
Information Systems and Technology
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Dr Edwin Egede - LLB (Hons), BL, LLM, PhD
Dr Edwin Egede - LLB (Hons), BL, LLM, PhD
OverviewPublicationsBiographyOverview Position: Lecturer, Politics Programme Director Email: EgedeE@cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone: +44(0)29 2087 4237
Fax: +44(0)29 2087 4946
Extension: 74237
Location: Room 1.30, 65-68 Park Place
My research interests include:
• International Law and International Relations;
• International Organisations;
• Ocean Law, Governance and Politics;
• Boundary Delimitation, especially Maritime Delimitation, and Global Politics;
• Human Rights & Civil Liberties;
• Regulation of the Control and Use of Natural Resources, especially in Global Commons;
• Constitutionalism and Democracy in Africa.
I am interested in supervising research projects in any of my research interests.
I am presently researching and writing (with Dr. Peter Sutch) an interdisciplinary book titled “Politics of International Law and Justice”, under contract with Edinburgh University Press (EUP).
Selected PublicationsAfrica and the Deep Seabed Regime: Politics and International Law of the Common Heritage of Mankind,” Springer, Heidelberg/Dordrecht/London/New York, (2011), ppxxxii +271 ISBN 978-3-642-17661-6.
“African States and Participation in Deep Seabed Mining: Problems and Prospects”(2009) 24(4) International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law,pp. 683-712
“Law of the Sea,” in Robert Denemark(ed.) International Studies Compendium (2010, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing), pp. 4839-4855. (10,000 words peer reviewed chapter in edited volume commissioned by the International Studies Association)
"Bringing Human Rights Home: An Examination of the Domestication of Human Rights Treaties in Nigeria"(2007) 51(2) Journal of African Law,pp.249-284.
“Submission of Brazil and Article 76 of the Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC) 1982," (2006) 21(1) International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, pp. 33-55.
“Who owns the Nigerian Offshore Seabed: Federal or States? An Examination of the Attorney General of the Federation v. Attorney General of Abia State & 35 Ors Case,” (2005) 49(1) Journal of African Law, pp.73-93.
Research GroupInternational Affairs Research Group,
PublicationsAuthored books
Africa and the Deep Seabed Regime: Politics and International Law of the Common Heritage of Mankind,” Springer, Heidelberg/Dordrecht/London/New York, (2011), ppxxxii +271 ISBN 978-3-642-17661-6. Also available as e-book e-ISBN 978 -3-642-17662-3. DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-17662-3
“Politics of International Law and Justice”,(with Dr. Peter Sutch) forthcoming(Accepted for publication by Edinburgh University Press)
Refereed journal articles
“African States and Participation in Deep Seabed Mining: Problems and Prospects”(2009) 24(4) International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law,pp. 683-712
“Human Rights and the Environment: Is there a Legally Enforceable Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment for the “Peoples” of the Niger Delta under the Framework of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria?,” (2007) 19(1) Sri Lanka Journal of International Law,pp.51-83.
"Bringing Human Rights Home: An Examination of the Domestication of Human Rights Treaties in Nigeria"(2007) 51(2) Journal of African Law, pp.249-284.
“Submission of Brazil and Article 76 of the Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC) 1982," (2006) 21(1) International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, pp.33-55.
“The Outer Limits of the Continental Shelf: African States and the Law of the Sea Convention 1982”, (2004) 35(2) Ocean Development & International Law, pp.157-178.
“Who owns the Nigerian Offshore Seabed: Federal or States? An Examination of the Attorney General of the Federation v. Attorney General of Abia State & 35 Ors Case,” (2005) 49(1) Journal of African Law, pp.73-93.
“The Nigerian Territorial Waters Legislation and the Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC) 1982” (2004) 19(2) International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, pp.147-172.
“The New Territorial Waters (Amendment) Act 1998 – Comments on the Impact of International Law on Nigerian Law,” (2000) 12 The African Journal of International and Comparative Law, pp.84-104.
“The International Court of Justice – The Institution of Judge ad hoc and the Rule of Nemo Judex in Causa Sua: The Bakassi Case as a case study,” forthcoming Volume 2, The Nigerian Journal of Public Law.
Chapters in books
“Law of the Sea” in Denemark, R. (ed.) The International Studies Encyclopedia, Volume VIII (Wiley - Blackwell Publishing, 2010), pp.4839-4855(10,000 words peer reviewed essay)
Other
Media Contributions
“Bakassi: Critical Look at the Green Tree Agreement,” The Nigerian Daily Independent Newspaper, January 31, 2008.
The Limits to Right to Life: The Dianne Pretty Case,” The Nigerian Guardian Newspaper, February 5, 2002
BiographyTeaching Profile
EUT052 Public International Law (postgraduate)
EU4347 Global International Organisations in World Politics (undergraduate)
EU4107 Introduction to International Relations
Background Information
Programme Director, Politics, Cardiff School of European Studies(EUROS) (2010 to date)
Convenor, Msc International Relations Programme, Cardiff School of European Studies(EUROS)(2008 to 2010)
An International lawyer engaged in interdisciplinary teaching and research in International Law and International Relations.
Lectured on International Law and Human Rights & Civil Liberties both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)(September 2009 to date).
Won prestigious United Nations/ United Nations Institute for Training and Research Fellowship in international Law and attended courses at the renowned Hague Academy of International Law (July 2000);
A Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
An Ordained Minister in His Church.
Memberships
International Law Association (British Branch)
Academic Council on the United Nations Systems(ACUNS)
Association of Attendees and Alumni of the Hague Academy of International Law (AAA)
Nigerian Society of International Law (NSIL)
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Confrences/Courses Attended
International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)/International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Advisory Board on the Law of the Sea(ABLOS) Conference 2010, Monaco (October 2010)
African Studies Association of the UK(ASAUK) 2010 Conference, Oxford University(September 2010)
Academic Council on the United Nations System(ACUNS) 2010 Conference, Vienna, Austria(June 2010)
Socio-Legal Studies Association(SLSA) 2010 Annual Conference(March 2010)
Effective International Dispute Settlement for Public and Private Actors, World Legal Forum, The Hague, Netherlands(December 2007)
Third J.H.W. Verzijl Memorial Symposium – Stability and Change in the Law of the Sea: Selected Issues, Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands. (December 2004).
UN/UNITAR fellowship programme in International Law, the Hague, Netherlands. (July/August 2000).
Summer Course on Private and Public International Law, Hague Academy on International Law, the Hague, Netherlands. (July/August 2000).
Papers Presented
Paper on: Are there commonalities between the European Union and African Union Approaches to the Definition of Terrorism? Presented at a Public Lecture of the European Governance, Identity & Public Policy Research Unit, Cardiff University School of European Studies(June 2011)
Paper on: Compliance with Article 76 of the Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC) 1982: A Burden for Developing States? – An African Perspective, presented at the 6th International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)/International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Advisory Board on the Law of the Sea(ABLOS) Conference 2010, Monaco (October 2010)
Paper on: the Right to the Enjoyment of the Common Heritage of Mankind under the African Charter: Legal Right or Political Rhetoric?, presented at the African Studies Association of the UK(ASAUK) 2010 Conference, Oxford University.(September 2010)
Paper on: International Straits, Compulsory Pilotage and the Protection of the Marine Environment, presented at the Sixth International Colloquium of the Institute for International Shipping and Trade Law, Swansea University (September 2010)
Paper on the Common Heritage of Mankind of Global Commons and Ownership under African Native Land Tenure System: Are there parallels?, presented at the Socio-Legal Studies Association(SLSA) 2010 Annual Conference(March 2010)
Paper on World Organisations and International Law, presented at the Cardiff United Nations Association (February 2009)
Paper on the United Nations and Terrorism, presented at the Cardiff University Model United Nations Conference held at the Welsh Assembly (April 2008)
Paper on the Fundamental Right to a Clean Environment in the Niger Delta of Nigeria, presented at the Faculty Seminar, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Nigeria(February 2001)
Paper on the Relationship between International Human Rights Treaties and Nigerian Law, presented at the United Nations/ United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UN/UNITAR) International Law programme at the Peace Palace, the Hague Netherlands(July 2000).
Other Scholarly and Professional Activities
Refereed grant proposal for the Marsden Fund (administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand), a Fund established by the government of New Zealand to fund excellent fundamental research.
Alternate member of the International Law Association (ILA) international research Committee on Baselines under the International Law of the Sea (May 2011 to date)
Affiliated Research Member of the Cardiff University Research Institute for Sustainable Places (November 2010 to date)
Member of the Welsh Centre of International Affairs(WCIA) Legal Affairs Committee(August 2010 to date)
Member of the Executive of Cardiff United Nations Association; (May 2009 to date);
Member of the editorial board of the Nigerian Journal of Contemporary Law (1998 to 2001).
Postgraduate
I have supervised/co-supervised various Phd and Masters dissertation topics covering various of areas in international law and international relations, such as humanitarian intervention; responsibility to protect; the use of force under international law; united nations reforms; resource conflicts; e-waste and the right to a clean environment in Africa; attitude of the USA and China to Economic and Social Rights
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Abayomi Babatunde Oladapo
About the Researcher
Abayomi Babatunde Oladapo
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): English
Telephone: +2348023772311
Email: lerson@yahoo.com
Organization: African Centre for Development and Strategic Studies (ACDESS), Nigeria
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Last Updated: Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Organization
Research Interests
African Centre for Development and Strategic Studies (ACDESS), Nigeria
Nigeria
Conducts research and advises on African security, stability, cooperation and development
Expertise:
consultant,genaral marchant.
CECOS London College We see the need to improve our standard of education in Nigeria and at best for now, this is why we have partnered with CECOS. Needless to say that Consulttek hopes to start a career building institution in Nigeria.
Computer We provide hardware assemblage, software, networking, installation, support and maintenance.
Printin g/Publishing There is more to the word "printing" and that is why you have to make us your printer. We will unleash everything it takes to come out with perfect production.
Corporate Cutz We specialize in all kinds of designs i.e. English Suit, 3-piece suit, Blazzer, Safari Jacket, French Suit, Company Uniform of different sizes, Overall, Shirts and Trousers.
General Supplies &Consultancy You will always need a team that can devote time in order to bring your ideas into reality. We also do general supplies in all fields to satisfy and meet our customers' demand.
Professional/ Work Experience:
Consulttek Solutions Limited is a viable organization, providing solutions to individual, small and corporate businesses. Our seasoned knowledge of Computer, Web Design, Web Hosting, Printing, Tailoring and General Consultancy services provide any business with the imperative tools needed to soar in today's competitive modern world.
As part of our effort to serving our clients better, we are registered with the British Deputy High Commission (Commercial Section). This enables us to develop sound and profitable business relationships between us and British Companies in all fields of industrial and commercial activities. We have also used this avenue to enrol students to schools in the United Kingdom.
At Consulttek, we see no limit to the potentials we all might reach because there is no limit to human imagination. That is what inspires us. This is why our work helps people and businesses reach their potential. It's not just our purpose. It's our flair.
Our unparalleled and uncompromising aim is to make available an amiable and qualitative solution. Good success lies in a determined manpower and sound leadership management that does not undermine the vital role of good customer service.
We believe in the highest quality products and services for all of our customers. We believe our customers are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to serving your needs.
Consulttek Solutions Limited
© 2003-2005. All Rights Reserved.
GDN Subject Interest:
Community Based Rural Development
Natural Resources Management
Education Reform and Management
Impact Evaluation
Gender and Social Development
Public Health
Adminstrative and Civil Service Reform
Post Conflict Reconstruction
Business and Contract Law
Globalisation & Financial Integration
Growth, Investment and Savings
Social Protections & Assistance
Financial Crisis Management & Restructuring
Roads and Highways
Privatisation and Enterprise Reform
Strategic Urban Planning
Water Resources Management
Energy Resources and Technologies
Information Systems and Technology
Geo Interest:
Cairo, Egypt
Abayomi Babatunde Oladapo
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): English
Telephone: +2348023772311
Email: lerson@yahoo.com
Organization: African Centre for Development and Strategic Studies (ACDESS), Nigeria
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Last Updated: Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Organization
Research Interests
African Centre for Development and Strategic Studies (ACDESS), Nigeria
Nigeria
Conducts research and advises on African security, stability, cooperation and development
Expertise:
consultant,genaral marchant.
CECOS London College We see the need to improve our standard of education in Nigeria and at best for now, this is why we have partnered with CECOS. Needless to say that Consulttek hopes to start a career building institution in Nigeria.
Computer We provide hardware assemblage, software, networking, installation, support and maintenance.
Printin g/Publishing There is more to the word "printing" and that is why you have to make us your printer. We will unleash everything it takes to come out with perfect production.
Corporate Cutz We specialize in all kinds of designs i.e. English Suit, 3-piece suit, Blazzer, Safari Jacket, French Suit, Company Uniform of different sizes, Overall, Shirts and Trousers.
General Supplies &Consultancy You will always need a team that can devote time in order to bring your ideas into reality. We also do general supplies in all fields to satisfy and meet our customers' demand.
Professional/ Work Experience:
Consulttek Solutions Limited is a viable organization, providing solutions to individual, small and corporate businesses. Our seasoned knowledge of Computer, Web Design, Web Hosting, Printing, Tailoring and General Consultancy services provide any business with the imperative tools needed to soar in today's competitive modern world.
As part of our effort to serving our clients better, we are registered with the British Deputy High Commission (Commercial Section). This enables us to develop sound and profitable business relationships between us and British Companies in all fields of industrial and commercial activities. We have also used this avenue to enrol students to schools in the United Kingdom.
At Consulttek, we see no limit to the potentials we all might reach because there is no limit to human imagination. That is what inspires us. This is why our work helps people and businesses reach their potential. It's not just our purpose. It's our flair.
Our unparalleled and uncompromising aim is to make available an amiable and qualitative solution. Good success lies in a determined manpower and sound leadership management that does not undermine the vital role of good customer service.
We believe in the highest quality products and services for all of our customers. We believe our customers are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to serving your needs.
Consulttek Solutions Limited
© 2003-2005. All Rights Reserved.
GDN Subject Interest:
Community Based Rural Development
Natural Resources Management
Education Reform and Management
Impact Evaluation
Gender and Social Development
Public Health
Adminstrative and Civil Service Reform
Post Conflict Reconstruction
Business and Contract Law
Globalisation & Financial Integration
Growth, Investment and Savings
Social Protections & Assistance
Financial Crisis Management & Restructuring
Roads and Highways
Privatisation and Enterprise Reform
Strategic Urban Planning
Water Resources Management
Energy Resources and Technologies
Information Systems and Technology
Geo Interest:
Cairo, Egypt
Stella Ugwu
About the Researcher
Stella Ugwu
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): French, English
Telephone: +2348023341537
Email: stebike@yahoo.com
Organization: Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Nigeria
Job Title: Principal Productivity Research Officer
Last Updated: Monday, 20 October 2008
Organization
Research Interests
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Nigeria
Nigeria
Research and consultancy parastatal of the Federal Government of Nigeria
Expertise:
I have a masters degree in Internatinal Relations from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and a Bachelors degree (socond class upper) in fine arts specialising in graphic arts from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I am an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). My research interests are in the following areas:
Human Resources /Labour Issues
Productivity related issues
Community development
Professional/ Work Experience:
I have been working with the centre for about nine (9) years. I started as a Productivity Research Officer1(PRO1) in 1999 to 2004. In 2005, I was promoted to the rank of a Senior Productivity Research officer (SPRO) and in 2007 I was promoted my present rank of a Principal Productivity Research Officer (PPRO). I first worked in our corporate Headquarters in Abuja from where I was posted to Kaduna and finally to Lagos(all in Nigeria).
GDN Subject Interest:
Poverty Reduction
Gender and Social Development
Political Systems
Labour Standards
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Affiliation:
Associate member Nigerian Institute of Management(NIM).
Geo Interest:
West Africa
Stella Ugwu
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): French, English
Telephone: +2348023341537
Email: stebike@yahoo.com
Organization: Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Nigeria
Job Title: Principal Productivity Research Officer
Last Updated: Monday, 20 October 2008
Organization
Research Interests
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Nigeria
Nigeria
Research and consultancy parastatal of the Federal Government of Nigeria
Expertise:
I have a masters degree in Internatinal Relations from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and a Bachelors degree (socond class upper) in fine arts specialising in graphic arts from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I am an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). My research interests are in the following areas:
Human Resources /Labour Issues
Productivity related issues
Community development
Professional/ Work Experience:
I have been working with the centre for about nine (9) years. I started as a Productivity Research Officer1(PRO1) in 1999 to 2004. In 2005, I was promoted to the rank of a Senior Productivity Research officer (SPRO) and in 2007 I was promoted my present rank of a Principal Productivity Research Officer (PPRO). I first worked in our corporate Headquarters in Abuja from where I was posted to Kaduna and finally to Lagos(all in Nigeria).
GDN Subject Interest:
Poverty Reduction
Gender and Social Development
Political Systems
Labour Standards
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Affiliation:
Associate member Nigerian Institute of Management(NIM).
Geo Interest:
West Africa
Uzodinma A. Adirieje
About the Researcher
Uzodinma A. Adirieje
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): English
Telephone: +234 803 4725905
Email: uaadirieje3@gmail.com
Organization: Afrihealth Information Projects/Afrihealth Optonet Association (AOA), Nigeria
Job Title: Advocacy & Communications Manager/HIVAIDS Focal Person
Last Updated: Monday, 8 September 2008
Organization
Research Interests
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Afrihealth Information Projects/Afrihealth Optonet Association (AOA), Nigeria
Nigeria
Working for the social well-being of local communities
Expertise:
Expertise: Professional Manager and Columnist; Health & Development Programs/Projects Management, Research, Advocacy & Mobilization,Communications & Documentation/Writing, Policy Analyses and Assessments/M&E.
Competences
Professional Manager, Experience in working with International Development Partners/Funders and Multilateral and Bilateral International agencies including UK Department for International Affairs [DFID], World Bank, Canadian International Development Agency [CIDA], ENHANSE/United States Agency for Int’l Dev (USAID), Japanese International Development Agency (JICA), Partfinder Int’l, Family Health Int’l, Society for Family Health (SFH), Federal Ministry of Health, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), etc.
Itinerary Planning and Management, Arrangement and Covering/Reporting of Meetings, Speechwriting and Drafting of Correspondence, Handling Travel Arrangements and Protocol, Secretarial Functions
Proficient in the use of MS word, PowerPoint and Excel; Have excellent typing skills and comfortable speed with accuracy; mostly work/type straight on the computer without written drafts
Health System & Development Projects Management specialist involved in Research, Mobilization/Advocacy, Communications & Documentation/Writing, Reviews, Policy Analyses and Assessments/M&E;
Focus on Public-Private Partnerships, HIV/AIDS, Health Sector Reforms, MCH, Blindness Prevention, Nutrition, Conferences, Aging, Human Rights and Community Development;
Electronic dissemination of information on research, programs, publications, etc through mass e-mails and listserv postings
Research Interests: HIV/AIDS, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), Blindness Prevention, Nutrition,Health Sector Reforms, Maternal & Child Health, Conferences, Aging, Human Rights & Community Development.
Professional/ Work Experience:
Representative Projects Management Experiences (most recent, then backwards):
1. Co-chair, Advocacy & Resource Mobilization, March 2008 - present ; Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)/ National Health Promotion Conference 2008
Responsibility: To lead the advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives towards the success of Nigeria’s first National Health Promotion Conference
2. Secretary, Nigeria National Health Conference , February 2008–present ;
Responsibility: i. Coordinating the activities of the NHC2008 secretariat, liaising with and supporting stakeholders, managing the implementation of the conference activities and secretariat/staff, developing the conference program and monitoring its implementation, and providing technical and secretarial support to the conference’s subcommittees and participants/clients ; ii. Serve as Secretary of the Conference’s National Steering Committee ; iii. Serve as Secretary of the Conference’s Programme sub-committee ; iv. Provide technical support to subcommittees of the NHC2008
3. Project Coordinator , ' Study of Nigeria ’s Massive Roll-out of ART' , December 2006-June 2007
Responsibility: Coordination of the study of the massive roll-out of ARVs in Nigeria in order to:
Under-study the Nigerian ARV program structures and processes
Ascertain the number of persons on the ART and the services rendered to them
Identify gaps that are specific to the planning, procurement, distribution and usage of ARVs across the country
Ascertain the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of service of the program
Study the long term financing implication of the Nigerian ARV scale-up and identify strategies for the suitability of the National ART program
4. Member, Nigerian GAVI/HSS Proposal Preparation Task Team; February 2007.
[Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH)/National Program on Immunisation (NPI)]
Responsibility: Preparation/Drafting of a suitable Nigerian proposal for submission to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) to seek its support of Health System Strengthening (HSS)
5. Secretary, National Steering Committee & Head of Secretariat, Nigeria National Health Conference [comprising DFID, ENHANSE-USAID, HERFON, CIDA, WHO, UNICEF, FMOH, CSOs, FBOs, etc], Sept 2006 – Jan 2007
Responsibility: Coordinating the activities of the NHC2006 secretariat, liaising with and supporting stakeholders, managing the implementation of the conference activities and secretariat/staff, developing the conference program and monitoring its implementation, and providing technical and secretarial support to the conference’s subcommittees and participants/clients
6. Coordinator, 2005 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of HERFON, Bauchi, May 2006
7. Project Coordinator, Federal Government of Nigeria, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and its Stakeholders Dec 2005-July 2006 [Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria]
Responsibility: Coordinating the Health Insurance Capacity-Building and Study tour of the Brazilian Health System and Institutions by Nigerian stakeholders including members of the National Assembly, Representatives of Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), Board and management of the NHIS, Change Agents, representatives of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), NHIS Providers, Consumers, Civil Society and media; organizing post-tour conference and writing/producing tour report (published, July 2006)
8. Team Leader, first-ever monitoring and evaluation (appraisal) of the services of Mandela Clinic, K-Vom, Plateau State, using the Peer participatory Rapid Health Appraisal for Action (PPRHAA) tool, [Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, Nigeria and Partnership for Transforming Health Systems (PATHS) and DfID]April 2006
Responsibility: Conduction of the; covering patient-care management, internal management, finance and equipments, output and services, and community and client views of the health centre; and provided report and recommendations for the improvement of the services of the clinic
9. Project Coordinator; Operationalisation of an independent Health Resource Centre at HERFON {Budget: core component of a GBP3.4 million grant} [HERFON and UK DFID], November 2005 – Feb 2006
Responsibility: To get the HERFON Resource centre operational and ready for commissioning by the Honourable Minister of Health
10. Lead consultant; Situation Analysis [Research Study] of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria [UNAIDS/ILO/UNDP/NACA]
11. Project Director; World Sight Day 2004 [WHO Geneva, Optonet International,
National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Aguda Motor park, Lagos] Responsibility: Conducted eye health awareness and vision screening exercises in liaison with the World Health Organization [WHO] on ‘Vision Care for Road Safety’ - a World Health Day Project; at Aguda Central Motor Park, Surulere Lagos, for commercial bus and taxi drivers and market persons
12. Moderator/Founder; ICASA 2005 forum [International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa [ICASA 2005] and Afrihealth Information Projects/Afrihealth Optonet Association], 2003-present
Responsibility: Identify, Commence and Manage an email forum for the exchange of HIV/AIDS views and news/information between stakeholders, for the purpose of ensuring that the objectives of the International Conference on Aids and STIs (sexually transmitted infections) in Africa [ICASA 2005], Abuja, Nigeria are completely realised.
13. Columnist on Health, HIV/AIDS and Development, ‘Current Concerns’ in Daily Sun Newspaper, Nigeria [Sun Publishing Company and Afrihealth Information Projects] 2004-Present
Responsibility: Writing/producing regular features and/or series of articles in Daily SUN newspaper, with focus on health and development, including letters from readers, answers to readers' queries, etc.
14. Project Coordinator; HIV/AIDS control and enlightenment/advocacy campaigns in the predominantly Muslim Arewa Community, Isolo [Afrihealth Information Projects and Arewa Joint Action Committee], September 2004
15. Principal Investigator; Study of the Prevalence, Management Practices and Preventive Strategies of Diabetic Retinopathy in Lagos State, Nigeria [American Diabetes Association], Jul 2000-Jun 2002
16. Projects Director; Using Advocacy and Immunisation Opportunity for Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) intervention Feb 1997 – Dec 2002 [Task Force Sight and Life, Switzerland] :
Activities: VAD talks, IECs, advocacy for using immunisation as opportunity for vitamin A fortification and vitamin A capsule supplementation, in 7 Rural Communities and 8 Children’s Schools in Lagos State; and provision of awareness for the vitamin A rich foods that abound in and around the community (Badagry, Alausa, Kirikiri, Egbe, Isheri Olofin, Ijeshatedo & Aguda)
17. Principal Investigator; Developing a food based dietary guideline for the control of vitamin A deficiency diseases [Child Health Foundation (CHF), USA], Jan 2002– Dec 2002
Activities: Developing a food based dietary guideline for the control of vitamin A deficiency diseases (VADD) in Lagos using available and affordable local food materials [study carried out in 5 Rural Communities and 8 Children’s Schools in Badagry, Alausa, Kirikiri, Egbe & Isheri Olofin]
18. Principal Investigator; Developing a food based dietary guideline for the control of maternal anaemia in pregnancy [Thrasher Research Foundation, USA and Afrihealth Information Projects /Afrihealth Optonet Association], Jan 2000–Dec 2001
Activities: Developing a food based dietary guideline for the control of maternal anaemia in pregnancy in Lagos State using available and affordable local food materials [study carried out in 5 Rural Communities and 8 Children’s Schools in Badagry, Alausa, Kirikiri, Egbe & Isheri Olofin]
19. Principal Investigator; A study of the prevalence of eye problems in Takum, Gongola State [Takum LGA], 1989
GDN Subject Interest:
Community Based Rural Development
Impact Evaluation
Monitoring and Analysis
HIV/AIDS
Disease Control and Prevention
Nutrition
Poverty and Health
Public Health
NGOs and Civil Society
Policy Process
Privatisation and Enterprise Reform
Research Dissemination
Affiliation:
Member, International AIDS Economics Network http://www.iaen.org/pronet/index.php?view=detail&id=15113
Full Member, International Ocular HIV Study Group, U.S.A.
Member, Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy, U.S.A.
Member, Nigeria Optometric Association {MNOA}
Member, American Academy of Optometry (AAO), U.S.A.
Member, American Diabetes Association (ADA), U.S.A.
Full Member, Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA), U.S.A
Full Member, The International Society for Low-vision Research and Rehabilitation (ISLRR), U.S.A.
Life Member, Nigeria-Britain Association
Member, Afrihealth Optonet Association (AOA), Nigeria
Full Member, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)
Member, Nigeria Institute of Management {MNIM}
Associate, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria {AIPM}
Member, The Impact Alliance http://www.impactalliance.org/ev.php?ID=8055_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC
Geo Interest:
Nigeria/sub-Saharan Africa
Uzodinma A. Adirieje
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): English
Telephone: +234 803 4725905
Email: uaadirieje3@gmail.com
Organization: Afrihealth Information Projects/Afrihealth Optonet Association (AOA), Nigeria
Job Title: Advocacy & Communications Manager/HIVAIDS Focal Person
Last Updated: Monday, 8 September 2008
Organization
Research Interests
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Afrihealth Information Projects/Afrihealth Optonet Association (AOA), Nigeria
Nigeria
Working for the social well-being of local communities
Expertise:
Expertise: Professional Manager and Columnist; Health & Development Programs/Projects Management, Research, Advocacy & Mobilization,Communications & Documentation/Writing, Policy Analyses and Assessments/M&E.
Competences
Professional Manager, Experience in working with International Development Partners/Funders and Multilateral and Bilateral International agencies including UK Department for International Affairs [DFID], World Bank, Canadian International Development Agency [CIDA], ENHANSE/United States Agency for Int’l Dev (USAID), Japanese International Development Agency (JICA), Partfinder Int’l, Family Health Int’l, Society for Family Health (SFH), Federal Ministry of Health, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), etc.
Itinerary Planning and Management, Arrangement and Covering/Reporting of Meetings, Speechwriting and Drafting of Correspondence, Handling Travel Arrangements and Protocol, Secretarial Functions
Proficient in the use of MS word, PowerPoint and Excel; Have excellent typing skills and comfortable speed with accuracy; mostly work/type straight on the computer without written drafts
Health System & Development Projects Management specialist involved in Research, Mobilization/Advocacy, Communications & Documentation/Writing, Reviews, Policy Analyses and Assessments/M&E;
Focus on Public-Private Partnerships, HIV/AIDS, Health Sector Reforms, MCH, Blindness Prevention, Nutrition, Conferences, Aging, Human Rights and Community Development;
Electronic dissemination of information on research, programs, publications, etc through mass e-mails and listserv postings
Research Interests: HIV/AIDS, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), Blindness Prevention, Nutrition,Health Sector Reforms, Maternal & Child Health, Conferences, Aging, Human Rights & Community Development.
Professional/ Work Experience:
Representative Projects Management Experiences (most recent, then backwards):
1. Co-chair, Advocacy & Resource Mobilization, March 2008 - present ; Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)/ National Health Promotion Conference 2008
Responsibility: To lead the advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives towards the success of Nigeria’s first National Health Promotion Conference
2. Secretary, Nigeria National Health Conference , February 2008–present ;
Responsibility: i. Coordinating the activities of the NHC2008 secretariat, liaising with and supporting stakeholders, managing the implementation of the conference activities and secretariat/staff, developing the conference program and monitoring its implementation, and providing technical and secretarial support to the conference’s subcommittees and participants/clients ; ii. Serve as Secretary of the Conference’s National Steering Committee ; iii. Serve as Secretary of the Conference’s Programme sub-committee ; iv. Provide technical support to subcommittees of the NHC2008
3. Project Coordinator , ' Study of Nigeria ’s Massive Roll-out of ART' , December 2006-June 2007
Responsibility: Coordination of the study of the massive roll-out of ARVs in Nigeria in order to:
Under-study the Nigerian ARV program structures and processes
Ascertain the number of persons on the ART and the services rendered to them
Identify gaps that are specific to the planning, procurement, distribution and usage of ARVs across the country
Ascertain the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of service of the program
Study the long term financing implication of the Nigerian ARV scale-up and identify strategies for the suitability of the National ART program
4. Member, Nigerian GAVI/HSS Proposal Preparation Task Team; February 2007.
[Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH)/National Program on Immunisation (NPI)]
Responsibility: Preparation/Drafting of a suitable Nigerian proposal for submission to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) to seek its support of Health System Strengthening (HSS)
5. Secretary, National Steering Committee & Head of Secretariat, Nigeria National Health Conference [comprising DFID, ENHANSE-USAID, HERFON, CIDA, WHO, UNICEF, FMOH, CSOs, FBOs, etc], Sept 2006 – Jan 2007
Responsibility: Coordinating the activities of the NHC2006 secretariat, liaising with and supporting stakeholders, managing the implementation of the conference activities and secretariat/staff, developing the conference program and monitoring its implementation, and providing technical and secretarial support to the conference’s subcommittees and participants/clients
6. Coordinator, 2005 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of HERFON, Bauchi, May 2006
7. Project Coordinator, Federal Government of Nigeria, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and its Stakeholders Dec 2005-July 2006 [Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria]
Responsibility: Coordinating the Health Insurance Capacity-Building and Study tour of the Brazilian Health System and Institutions by Nigerian stakeholders including members of the National Assembly, Representatives of Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), Board and management of the NHIS, Change Agents, representatives of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), NHIS Providers, Consumers, Civil Society and media; organizing post-tour conference and writing/producing tour report (published, July 2006)
8. Team Leader, first-ever monitoring and evaluation (appraisal) of the services of Mandela Clinic, K-Vom, Plateau State, using the Peer participatory Rapid Health Appraisal for Action (PPRHAA) tool, [Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, Nigeria and Partnership for Transforming Health Systems (PATHS) and DfID]April 2006
Responsibility: Conduction of the; covering patient-care management, internal management, finance and equipments, output and services, and community and client views of the health centre; and provided report and recommendations for the improvement of the services of the clinic
9. Project Coordinator; Operationalisation of an independent Health Resource Centre at HERFON {Budget: core component of a GBP3.4 million grant} [HERFON and UK DFID], November 2005 – Feb 2006
Responsibility: To get the HERFON Resource centre operational and ready for commissioning by the Honourable Minister of Health
10. Lead consultant; Situation Analysis [Research Study] of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria [UNAIDS/ILO/UNDP/NACA]
11. Project Director; World Sight Day 2004 [WHO Geneva, Optonet International,
National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Aguda Motor park, Lagos] Responsibility: Conducted eye health awareness and vision screening exercises in liaison with the World Health Organization [WHO] on ‘Vision Care for Road Safety’ - a World Health Day Project; at Aguda Central Motor Park, Surulere Lagos, for commercial bus and taxi drivers and market persons
12. Moderator/Founder; ICASA 2005 forum [International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa [ICASA 2005] and Afrihealth Information Projects/Afrihealth Optonet Association], 2003-present
Responsibility: Identify, Commence and Manage an email forum for the exchange of HIV/AIDS views and news/information between stakeholders, for the purpose of ensuring that the objectives of the International Conference on Aids and STIs (sexually transmitted infections) in Africa [ICASA 2005], Abuja, Nigeria are completely realised.
13. Columnist on Health, HIV/AIDS and Development, ‘Current Concerns’ in Daily Sun Newspaper, Nigeria [Sun Publishing Company and Afrihealth Information Projects] 2004-Present
Responsibility: Writing/producing regular features and/or series of articles in Daily SUN newspaper, with focus on health and development, including letters from readers, answers to readers' queries, etc.
14. Project Coordinator; HIV/AIDS control and enlightenment/advocacy campaigns in the predominantly Muslim Arewa Community, Isolo [Afrihealth Information Projects and Arewa Joint Action Committee], September 2004
15. Principal Investigator; Study of the Prevalence, Management Practices and Preventive Strategies of Diabetic Retinopathy in Lagos State, Nigeria [American Diabetes Association], Jul 2000-Jun 2002
16. Projects Director; Using Advocacy and Immunisation Opportunity for Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) intervention Feb 1997 – Dec 2002 [Task Force Sight and Life, Switzerland] :
Activities: VAD talks, IECs, advocacy for using immunisation as opportunity for vitamin A fortification and vitamin A capsule supplementation, in 7 Rural Communities and 8 Children’s Schools in Lagos State; and provision of awareness for the vitamin A rich foods that abound in and around the community (Badagry, Alausa, Kirikiri, Egbe, Isheri Olofin, Ijeshatedo & Aguda)
17. Principal Investigator; Developing a food based dietary guideline for the control of vitamin A deficiency diseases [Child Health Foundation (CHF), USA], Jan 2002– Dec 2002
Activities: Developing a food based dietary guideline for the control of vitamin A deficiency diseases (VADD) in Lagos using available and affordable local food materials [study carried out in 5 Rural Communities and 8 Children’s Schools in Badagry, Alausa, Kirikiri, Egbe & Isheri Olofin]
18. Principal Investigator; Developing a food based dietary guideline for the control of maternal anaemia in pregnancy [Thrasher Research Foundation, USA and Afrihealth Information Projects /Afrihealth Optonet Association], Jan 2000–Dec 2001
Activities: Developing a food based dietary guideline for the control of maternal anaemia in pregnancy in Lagos State using available and affordable local food materials [study carried out in 5 Rural Communities and 8 Children’s Schools in Badagry, Alausa, Kirikiri, Egbe & Isheri Olofin]
19. Principal Investigator; A study of the prevalence of eye problems in Takum, Gongola State [Takum LGA], 1989
GDN Subject Interest:
Community Based Rural Development
Impact Evaluation
Monitoring and Analysis
HIV/AIDS
Disease Control and Prevention
Nutrition
Poverty and Health
Public Health
NGOs and Civil Society
Policy Process
Privatisation and Enterprise Reform
Research Dissemination
Affiliation:
Member, International AIDS Economics Network http://www.iaen.org/pronet/index.php?view=detail&id=15113
Full Member, International Ocular HIV Study Group, U.S.A.
Member, Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy, U.S.A.
Member, Nigeria Optometric Association {MNOA}
Member, American Academy of Optometry (AAO), U.S.A.
Member, American Diabetes Association (ADA), U.S.A.
Full Member, Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA), U.S.A
Full Member, The International Society for Low-vision Research and Rehabilitation (ISLRR), U.S.A.
Life Member, Nigeria-Britain Association
Member, Afrihealth Optonet Association (AOA), Nigeria
Full Member, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)
Member, Nigeria Institute of Management {MNIM}
Associate, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria {AIPM}
Member, The Impact Alliance http://www.impactalliance.org/ev.php?ID=8055_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC
Geo Interest:
Nigeria/sub-Saharan Africa
Okuwa Oluwakemi
Okuwa Oluwakemi
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): English
Telephone: 234-8023234256
Email: kemiokuwa@yahoo.co.uk
Organization: Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Nigeria
Job Title: Economist/ Researcher
Last Updated: Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Latest Research
Organization
Research Interests
Private returns to higher education in Nigeria
What is the nature of returns to higher education in Nigeria?
By Oluwakemi, O., 2004
Produced by: African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
Evaluating the socio-economic impact of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) on low income urban households in Uganda: the case of Kampala and Mbale
What is the nature of returns to higher education in Nigeria?
By Oluwakemi, O., 2002
Produced by: African Education Resource Center (AERC)
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Nigeria
Nigeria
Research and consultancy parastatal of the Federal Government of Nigeria
Expertise:
The area of my expertise and research interest are in Labour Economics, Education Economics, Gender issues, Microeconomics and Development Economics.
Professional/ Work Experience:
2000-2004, 2004 to date Research Fellow with the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, Nigeria.
economist/researcher with the trade policy research and training programme, Dept of Economics university of Ibadan Nigeria.|1996-1998:
research analyst|1994-1996:
training analyst with the Development policy center(NGO) Ibadan Nigeria.| 1993-1994:
Head of treasury Multiplex finance and investment company
GDN Subject Interest:
Education Reform and Management
Gender and Human Development
Gender, Poverty and Economic Policy
HIV/AIDS
Labour Markets
Child Labour
Affiliation:
Life Member Nigerian Economic Society, Member African Economic Research Consortium Nairobi Kenya network of researchers, Visiting scholar International Monetary Fund Washington DC, Member Higher Education and Policy Research Network, Nigeria(HERPNET)
Geo Interest:
Nigeria, Sub Saharan-africa
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): English
Telephone: 234-8023234256
Email: kemiokuwa@yahoo.co.uk
Organization: Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Nigeria
Job Title: Economist/ Researcher
Last Updated: Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Latest Research
Organization
Research Interests
Private returns to higher education in Nigeria
What is the nature of returns to higher education in Nigeria?
By Oluwakemi, O., 2004
Produced by: African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
Evaluating the socio-economic impact of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) on low income urban households in Uganda: the case of Kampala and Mbale
What is the nature of returns to higher education in Nigeria?
By Oluwakemi, O., 2002
Produced by: African Education Resource Center (AERC)
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Nigeria
Nigeria
Research and consultancy parastatal of the Federal Government of Nigeria
Expertise:
The area of my expertise and research interest are in Labour Economics, Education Economics, Gender issues, Microeconomics and Development Economics.
Professional/ Work Experience:
2000-2004, 2004 to date Research Fellow with the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, Nigeria.
economist/researcher with the trade policy research and training programme, Dept of Economics university of Ibadan Nigeria.|1996-1998:
research analyst|1994-1996:
training analyst with the Development policy center(NGO) Ibadan Nigeria.| 1993-1994:
Head of treasury Multiplex finance and investment company
GDN Subject Interest:
Education Reform and Management
Gender and Human Development
Gender, Poverty and Economic Policy
HIV/AIDS
Labour Markets
Child Labour
Affiliation:
Life Member Nigerian Economic Society, Member African Economic Research Consortium Nairobi Kenya network of researchers, Visiting scholar International Monetary Fund Washington DC, Member Higher Education and Policy Research Network, Nigeria(HERPNET)
Geo Interest:
Nigeria, Sub Saharan-africa
Isaac Akinyele
About the Researcher
Isaac Akinyele
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): French, English
Telephone: 234 2 8105859 or 2348023517157
Email: olu_akins@yahoo.com
Organization: University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Job Title: Professor
Last Updated: Sunday, 18 May 2008
Organization
Research Interests
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Nigeria
Offering undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral research and training in Nigeria
Expertise:
I have over the years been involved with Research in human nutrition,poverty reduction monitoring ad evaluation as well as studieds on sustainable livelihood systems to empower women.i have skills for policy analysis ,progrsm development and implementation,leadership skills for effective coordination of development activities,amongst other skills.
Professional/ Work Experience:
worked with the University of Ibadan from 1976 to the present teaching ,research and mentoring students,worked as a Consultant for the Nutrition Division of FAO Rome and Regional Office in Accra in many countries of Africa from 1986 to the present,worked for UNICEF nigeria as a consultant 193 to present,World Bank Nigeria and Washington as a consultant,from 1993,IFAD Rome as aconsultant in nigeria since 1996,UNDP nigeria from 1993 .i have published extensively on food security and Nutrition issues and produced technical reports on poverty reduction,participatory monitoring and evaluation among others
GDN Subject Interest:
Agriculture and Rural Development
Food Policy and Food Security
Poverty
Education and Training
Early Child Development
Poverty Reduction
Health and Nutrition
Gender and Development
Nutrition
Poverty and Health
Gender Poverty and Economic Policy
checkbox
Information and Communications Technology
Research dissemination
Affiliation:
President, Nutrition society of Nigeria,President Food basket Foundation International1988 -Present,President Society for International development Ibadan Nigeria chapter 1988-1998,member International governing council of the Society for International Development HQ inRome 1991-2000,
Geo Interest:
Sub saharan Africa,North America,and Asia
Isaac Akinyele
Country: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Region of Coverage: Africa
Language(s): French, English
Telephone: 234 2 8105859 or 2348023517157
Email: olu_akins@yahoo.com
Organization: University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Job Title: Professor
Last Updated: Sunday, 18 May 2008
Organization
Research Interests
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Nigeria
Offering undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral research and training in Nigeria
Expertise:
I have over the years been involved with Research in human nutrition,poverty reduction monitoring ad evaluation as well as studieds on sustainable livelihood systems to empower women.i have skills for policy analysis ,progrsm development and implementation,leadership skills for effective coordination of development activities,amongst other skills.
Professional/ Work Experience:
worked with the University of Ibadan from 1976 to the present teaching ,research and mentoring students,worked as a Consultant for the Nutrition Division of FAO Rome and Regional Office in Accra in many countries of Africa from 1986 to the present,worked for UNICEF nigeria as a consultant 193 to present,World Bank Nigeria and Washington as a consultant,from 1993,IFAD Rome as aconsultant in nigeria since 1996,UNDP nigeria from 1993 .i have published extensively on food security and Nutrition issues and produced technical reports on poverty reduction,participatory monitoring and evaluation among others
GDN Subject Interest:
Agriculture and Rural Development
Food Policy and Food Security
Poverty
Education and Training
Early Child Development
Poverty Reduction
Health and Nutrition
Gender and Development
Nutrition
Poverty and Health
Gender Poverty and Economic Policy
checkbox
Information and Communications Technology
Research dissemination
Affiliation:
President, Nutrition society of Nigeria,President Food basket Foundation International1988 -Present,President Society for International development Ibadan Nigeria chapter 1988-1998,member International governing council of the Society for International Development HQ inRome 1991-2000,
Geo Interest:
Sub saharan Africa,North America,and Asia
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