Who We Are

He investigates how non-timber forest products value chains are governed, their sustainability and impacts on livelihoods and landscapes, and improvements via governance (regulation, customary, collective and market-driven) arrangements. He is interested in issues of power, gender and inclusiveness. Dr Ndumbe seeks to contribute to debates reconciling tropical forest conservation and use with poverty, livelihoods and sustainable trade, using participatory and mixed method approaches.

She currently works with Wageningen University and Research within the Forest and Nature Conservation Policy group and Wageningen Economic Research. Previously, she led the Central Africa Livelihoods Team at CIFOR (2008–2010) and managed market access and natural resource programs at SNV Cameroon (2004–2008). Prof. Verina holds a Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam focused on forest product governance in the Congo Basin, alongside Master's degrees in Environmental Sciences and Human Resources and a Bachelor's degree in Management Sciences.

These range from digital financial literacy, mobile learning, assistive technology, AI for education, to gamification and environmental education, amongst others. She is a holder of Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Korea University. She has published several articles in peer reviewed journals. She also takes interest in participating in workshops, seminars and conferences related to her specialty and research interests.

These range from climate-induced hazards, rural-urban poverty, violations of town planning laws and implications, integrating displaced persons in recipient areas to the environmental impacts of tourism activities, amongst others. She is a holder of Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Buea, Cameroon. She has published several articles in peer reviewed journals. She also takes interest in participating in workshops, seminars and conferences related to her specialty and research interests.

Over his career, he has successfully coordinated industrial inspections, managed equipment logistics and customs clearance, and developed essential operational procedures, technical reports, and safety compliance documentations. He holds a Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management from the Accra Institute of Technology in collaboration with Open University Malaysia, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Train the Trainer from the Asian College of Teachers. Additionally, he maintains professional certifications including the NEBOSH International General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, and OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Specialist. Combining academic rigor with hands-on field experience, Moses excels in HSE leadership, stakeholder engagement, operational compliance, and implementing practical, preventive safety solutions.