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| Janet Akayenzi, Ph.D. Student
BA Environmental Studies, Environmental Health minor (Hons), Spelman College, USA; MSc Environmental Change and Management, University of Oxford, UK Email: janet.akayenzi@mail.mcgill.ca Interests: Regional Innovation Ecosystems, community-based initiatives in water management, homegrown solutions to environmental degradation and climate change, Impact Assessment
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Research Summary:
Regional Innovation Ecosystems: A Case Study of Community-Based Flood Risk Management in Rwanda’s Volcano Region
My research explores the functioning of Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIEs) in the context of sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on how Rwanda’s volcano communities are addressing flood risks and soil erosion through innovative, community-led initiatives. By examining grassroots innovation ecosystems, this study aims to contribute to a broader understanding of how RIEs function in low-income regions facing climate-related challenges.
Awards and Scholarships:
Graduate Excellence Award
Charles R. Drew Graduate Fellowship
Project Publications:
Still to come
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