Precious Akampumuza (PhD)

Associate Consultant

Precious Akampumuza (PhD)

Precious is an Environmental and Climate Change Specialist with a wealth of experience in the field. Her work has taken her to Germany, Rwanda, Kenya, Japan, Tanzania, and Thailand, providing her with a global perspective on environmental and climate change issues.

 

As an accomplished researcher in climate change, sustainable development, and gender issues, Precious has not only led impactful research projects but also contributed significantly to policy development and resilience strategies. Her work, published in reputable journals, is a testament to her influence in the field. Her expertise in developing and implementing strategies to build climate resilience, particularly in Africa, spans research, policy advocacy, and capacity building in climate adaptation and mitigation. Precious also has extensive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), specializing in assessing climate resilience and development programs.

 

She has designed and implemented M&E frameworks that track project progress, impact, and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators and donor requirements. Other skills she processes are proposal and report writing, where she has successfully authored and contributed to numerous grant applications, research proposals, and project reports for various international organizations and academic institutions.In addition, she has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, coordinating policy, academic, private sector, and civil society stakeholders, including government officials across various climate-related projects and training and capacity building, delivering workshops and seminars on climate change, gender equality, and sustainable development. She has successfully empowered communities, organizations, and government agencies through tailored capacity-building programs, enhancing their ability to implement climate resilience and development strategies.

Precious is passionate about gender and women empowerment, specifically integrating gender perspectives into climate change adaptation and resilience strategies. She has led and participated in initiatives to empower women in vulnerable communities, ensuring their active participation in decision-making processes.

 

Precious  holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing Technology from Kyambogo University holds and a Master’s degree and PhD in Sustainability Science from University of Tokyo.