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Esther Mwangi (1965-2019) was a Principal Scientist with Forests and Governance at CIFOR. Esther’s portfolio included research on benefit-sharing arrangements in REDD+ schemes; how to strengthen women’s tenure rights; and research into tenure reform implementation and effects on the tenure security of local men and women. Esther worked globally, including in Uganda, Tanzania, Indonesia, Peru and Nicaragua. At the time of her death, she was also Team Leader of CIFOR’s Nairobi Hub. A citizen of Kenya, Esther earned a Bachelor’s degree in education (botany, zoology) from Kenyatta University, a Master of Philosophy in environmental studies from Moi University and a Ph.D. in public policy from Indiana University, Bloomington.
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Analysis
- 18 Apr 2017
East Africa: An urgent need to monitor the forests
The region looks to a new observatory to help protect its remaining forests
Analysis
- 18 Apr 2017
East Africa: An urgent need to monitor the forests
Analysis
- 16 Mar 2017
Moving the needle: Advancing gender equality in Uganda
CIFOR's Esther Mwangi on eight years of research and action
News
- 21 Oct 2016
Gender relations in community forestry
How Adaptive Collaborative Management is transforming the landscape in Uganda
News
- 21 Oct 2016
Gender relations in community forestry
Analysis
- 25 Aug 2015
Can REDD+ shift the tide against elite capture of forest benefits? Probably not
REDD+ can't remedy existing inequalities, but it should take care not to reinforce them.
News
- 2 Oct 2013
Why isolated attempts at tenure securitization through REDD+ pilot projects are insufficient
Scientists suggest collaboration with government actors and improved participation to overcome land tenure challenges.