The Sokoine University of Agriculture Project Working Group brings together academic expertise that supports the goals of the TerraDesic Africa initiative.
Through research, education, and professional experience, the Group contributes perspectives in forestry, environmental economics, natural resource management, and sustainable rural development that are relevant to the evaluation and advancement of practical, community-based biodigester systems for African savanna regions.
Dr. Greysom Nyamoga
Senior Lecturer & Head of Department
Department of Forest and Environmental Economics
College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism,
Sokoine University of Agriculture
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OVERVIEW
Dr. Greysom Nyamoga is a Tanzanian academic specializing in forest economics, environmental economics, natural resource management, and sustainable rural development.
As Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Forest and Environmental Economics at Sokoine University of Agriculture, his work focuses on the relationship between environmental resources, economic decision-making, and rural community well-being.
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RESEARCH FOCUS
Dr. Nyamoga’s research interests include forest and environmental economics, sustainable natural resource management, rural livelihoods, and environmental policy.
His work examines how communities manage natural resources and how economic and management strategies can contribute to both environmental conservation and rural development..
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RELEVANCE TO TERRADESIC AFRICA
The TerraDesic Africa initiative seeks to reduce dependence on firewood by providing families with practical biodigester systems that produce renewable cooking fuel while improving soil health through the beneficial use of digestate.
Dr. Nyamoga’s expertise in forest and environmental economics provides valuable perspective for evaluating the environmental, economic, and community impacts of these systems.
His background in natural resource management and rural livelihoods supports TerraDesic Africa’s long-term goal of developing practical, sustainable solutions that help restore African savanna environments while improving household resilience and agricultural productivity.
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