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Green Stewardship International (GSI) is an environmental non-governmental organization motivated by the Christian principle of stewardship. We believe that caring for the environment is essentially caring for our neighbours, ourselves and our common future.

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THE STORY OF GSI started in 2015, when Yaw Yeboah and his wife Josefin Egerlid Yeboah visited Yaw’s home country Ghana. They were troubled by the environmental problems they saw: from deforestation and degraded landscapes due to uncontrolled mining, to pollution by plastic bags and toxic smoke from burning garbage.

A VISION WAS BORN to start an environmental organization named Green Stewardship International (GSI): green for the environment, stewardship because it was standing on the biblical mandate to care for God’s creation, and international as Yaw and Josefin were envisioning a movement that would eventually spread beyond Ghana.

TODAY GSI IS BLESSED with an eminent team of Stewards who are contributing to making the vision a reality. Click below to learn more about our core values and to meet our Board, Management Team and Advisors.

OUR VISION
OUR MISSION

Our Focus Areas

(2025 - 2030)

Landscape Restoration & Governance

Landscape Restoration & Governance

Green Skills & Environmental Awareness Program (GSAP)

Green Skills & Environmental Awareness Program (GSAP)

Sustainable livelihoods in Mining Communities

Sustainable livelihoods in Mining Communities

Monitoring of Climate Funds

Monitoring of Climate Funds

Data-driven approach to environmental stewardship

Data-driven approach to environmental stewardship

Our Values

STEWARDSHIP

We believe humanity is responsible for environmental care. Despite current trends, we can still fulfil this duty, and GSI urges active participation in environmental care.

Caring for others

Our commitment to loving our neighbour extends to caring for them and their environment. A healthy environment is crucial for human flourishing.

Fairness

We advocate for fair access to natural resources, equitable distribution of resource wealth, transparency in information, fair trade practices, and consistent application of environmental laws.

Transparency & accountability

Effective stewardship requires openness, honesty, and accountability to God and fellow humans.

Equality

We recognize the unique value of every individual, regardless of background, and their potential to positively impact the environment. We

Meet the Team

Board of Trustees / Subject Matter Experts

Dr. Emmanuel Marfo

BOARD MEMBER / CHAIRPERSON

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Professor Kwaku D. Kessey

BOARD MEMBER

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Mrs. Valerie Fumey Nassah

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Dr. Sylvia Esther Gyan

BOARD MEMBER

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Dr. Francis Collison Brentu

BOARD MEMBER

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Management / Operations

Yaw Yeboah

Executive Director / Governance Adviser

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Josefin Egerlid Yeboah

Country Representative, Sweden

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Berlinda Birago

Country Representative, Ghana / Gender Equality Adviser

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Maxwell Beganim

Partnership Engagement Lead

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Maud Ewoenam Ama Fugar

Youth Engagement Lead

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Daniel Kwame Debrah

Landscape and Community Engagement Coordinator

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Victor Ekissi Seyram

Social Media Coordinator

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Kenneth Alayun Wisdom

Finance Officer

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Advisers

Priscilla Aprepary

Funding & Sustainability Adviser

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Otuo-Akyampong Boakye

Climate Smart Interventions and Environmental Education Adviser

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Dr. Michael Boampong

Senior Research and Policy Adviser

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Herty Fosuaa Forson

Legal Adviser

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Eric Obiaw

Timber Market Compliance Adviser

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GSI – Account Information
Account name:
Green Stewardship International

Account number: (GHS ₵):
1441000734618

Bank Address
Ecobank Ghana Limited
SSNIT House Branch
Kumasi

Momo number:
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Bank Swift Code/BIC: ECOCGHAC

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For partnerships, invitations and volunteering opportunities, please contact:

Organisation numbers:

+233 20 244 4111
+46 722 285 580

info@greenstewardship.org
greenstewardship@gmail.com

GHANA OFFICE
c/o House Number GD-163-1537,
Near AH Hotel, East Legon,
Nii Osae Ntifu Avenue, Adenta,
Greater Accra Region
Telephone: +233-202-444111

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Gröna gatan 19A, 75 436.
Uppsala, Sweden
Telephone: +46 722 285 580

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Our vision

A world where every development activity is done with care for people and their environment

Our Mission

To inspire individuals, institutions and businesses to act towards improving our shared environment

OUR FOCUS (01)

Landscape Restoration & Governance

Together with valued partners such as the Global Landscape Forum Bawku Chapter, we are actively engaged in a range of initiatives focused on sustainable environmental practices.

Specifically, our work encompasses comprehensive mapping exercises, dedicated stakeholder engagement, and crucial capacity-building initiatives. These efforts are centered around key areas including effective seed sourcing, successful tree planting, diligent tree tracking, and robust monitoring and evaluation processes.

OUR FOCUS (02)

Green Skills & Environmental Awareness Program (GSAP)

The capacity-building activities of GSI encompass a range of initiatives, including training in waste sorting techniques, clean up campaigns and conduct of waste value chain assessments. We also focus on mapping existing recycling stations in Ghana and advocating for the establishment of new recycling centers at the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) levels. Additionally, we coordinate business incubators specifically for textile waste management and engage in practical activities such as the sowing of bags.

We foster collaborations with a diverse group of stakeholders, including duty bearers at various governance levels, traditional authorities, religious groups, green clubs, youth groups, educational institutions, and ecopreneurs.

OUR FOCUS (03)

Sustainable livelihoods in Mining Communities

 Our engagement focuses on policy dialogues addressing critical issues within mining communities. Specifically, we discuss unsustainable mining practices, accountability in the use of mining proceeds, and the vital concerns of gender and child rights within these communities. These dialogues aim to foster solutions and promote more responsible and equitable mining operations.

OUR FOCUS (04)

Monitoring of Climate Funds

We support dialogues and policy actions focused on the monitoring and accountability of Climate Funds. Our key conversations center on enhancing opportunities for subnational and local input in project design, information-sharing practices, and transparency. Additionally, we aim to improve coordination and strengthen local accountability mechanisms to track financial flows.

OUR FOCUS (04)

Data-driven approach to environmental stewardship

GSI believes that timely and reliable access to comprehensive environmental data is essential for informed policymaking and sustainable development. We advocate for enhancing the usability and accessibility of this critical information.

We call for data harmonization across government agencies to ensure consistency and comparability. We also emphasize improved data sharing between state and non-state actors to foster collaboration. We stress the necessity of high data quality for accuracy and trustworthiness and call for increased investment in data infrastructure. Finally, we believe integrating citizen data initiatives into national frameworks will enrich the dataset and empower communities.

Dr. Emmanuel Marfo

BOARD MEMBER / CHAIRPERSON

Dr. Emmanuel Marfo, Board Chairperson of Green Stewardship International and a former Member of Parliament in Ghana.

Dr. Marfo holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Policy and an MSc in Forest Policy (with Distinction) from Wageningen University, where he received the “Prof. Van Der Plas” award for best Master of Science. He also earned a BSc in Natural Resource Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Ghana.

He is a dedicated scientist, consultant, lecturer, policy analyst, politician, and mentor with expertise in Environmental Policy and Governance.

Dr. Marfo’s professional experience includes serving as a Principal Research Scientist with the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG) under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). He was also a part-time Senior Lecturer at KNUST and a regular peer reviewer for the Ghana Journal of Forestry. Furthermore, he has served the Forestry Research Network of Sub-Saharan Africa (FORNESSA) and acted as the Deputy Country representative of the International Union for Forestry Research (IUFRO).

His extensive list of refereed journal papers, reports, and policy papers, alongside co-authored books on forest policy and governance and edited conference papers and abstracts, demonstrate his commitment.

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Professor Kwaku D. Kessey

BOARD MEMBER

Professor Kessey is an experienced lecturer, consultant, researcher, policy analyst, and development practitioner. He holds a PhD in Development Finance from the University of Technology, Dortmund, an MPhil in Development Economics from the University of Cambridge, and an MSc in Regional Planning from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST).

He has a strong track record of working with academic and international development institutions, including Erasmus University, Minnesota State University (visiting scholar), The World Bank, Canadian International Development Agency, German International Co-operation, and the European Union.

He was a senior instructor in capacity building at the Chartered Institute of Management and Administration, Ghana. He also led an evaluation of The World Bank Community Water and Sanitation pilot project in Ghana, which led to its expansion. He has researched and published on municipal and microfinance, local governance, urban management, global economic policy, and the environment.

Professor Kessey has received awards from the United Nations Development Programme, Overseas Development Association, and German Academic Exchange Service. His professional affiliations include Commissioner, National Development Planning Commission; Fellow, Cambridge Commonwealth Society; Fellow, Chartered Management Consultants; Member, Interfaculty Organization (IFO) Minnesota State University; Member, Ghana Institute of Planners; Member, Commonwealth Association of Public Administration and Management; Member, African Finance Association; Member, University Teachers Association of Ghana; and Board Member, Volta River Authority Resettlement Trust Fund Board.

In relation to Local Economic Development , I am working as Director with a private fund manager organization, and a Rural Bank in Ghana with the view to mobilizing local fiscal resources for savings and investment for building resilient community economies reduce poverty and promote environmental sustainability.

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Mrs. Valerie Fumey Nassah

BOARD MEMBER

Mrs. Valerie Fumey Nassah, is a forester and board member of Green Stewardship International. She has an MSc in Project Management from Lancaster University Management School (2005) and a BSc in Natural Resource Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (1994).

Since 1994, Valerie has worked at the Resource Management Support Centre of the Forestry Commission of Ghana. From 1999 to 2008, she was the Assistant Manager for the Collaborative Resource Management Department, developing and monitoring systems for community involvement in forest management. From 2005 to 2010, she was a Monitoring and Control Officer for the Community Forestry Management Project, overseeing the establishment of 13,000 hectares of forest plantations in Ghana.

In 2013, Valerie was the National Forestry Consultant for the African Development Bank, leading reforestation and climate-smart agriculture initiatives for REDD+ projects under the Ghana Forest Investment Program.

Currently, as the Director, Operations (Plantations) FSD, Valerie collaborates with institutions to integrate non-timber forest products into forest plantations, aiming to provide sustainable livelihoods for communities.

Her strong Christian conviction drives her advocacy for equity, efficiency, and effectiveness in environmental and natural resource management.

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Dr. Sylvia Esther Gyan

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Sylvia holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Ghana, Legon. She lectures in the Sociology Department at the University of Ghana. Her research and publications focus on development, specifically the livelihoods of women and children. Her research interests include Culture and Reproductive Health, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender and Development Studies, and Sustainable Development.

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Dr. Francis Collison Brentu

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Francis Collison Brentu, a distinguished Plant Pathologist and board member of Green Stewardship International.

Dr. Brentu holds a Ph.D. in Crop Science from the University of Ghana, an MPhil in Nematology (2000), and a BSc in Agriculture (1991), both from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

As a Crop Scientist, Dr. Brentu specializes in plant mycology and nematology. He is also a respected Consultant, Lecturer, and Lead Resource Person for agricultural training programs. Since January 2012, he has been a key Resource Person for organizations such as GIZ, MOFA, UG, and MOAP, focusing on citrus improvement demonstration fields in Ghana’s eastern and central regions.

Dr. Brentu is a Research Fellow at the Forest and Horticultural Crops Research Centre, Kade, and the School of Agriculture, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon. He previously served as Senior Research Assistant at the Institute of Agricultural Research, University of Ghana, and Agricultural Technician at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture / West African Plantain Project in Accra. He was instrumental in establishing the Plant Pathology Laboratory at FOHCREC, Kade.

Dr. Brentu is an active member of the Ghana Science Association, the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists, and the Organization of Nematologists of Tropical America (ONTA). He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and co-authored significant briefs, including Pest Management Decision Guides and Factsheets.

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Yaw Yeboah

Executive Director / Governance Adviser

Yaw Yeboah is a founding partner and Executive Director of Green Stewardship International. Yaw holds an M.Sc. in Rural Development from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala and a B.A. in Social Sciences (Economics and Geography) from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

A development management consultant and youth development advocate, Yaw’s research interests include policy governance, gender, climate change, inequalities, and environmental sustainability.

His passion for environmental management is rooted in his Christian values of stewardship and his academic background in natural resource management. Yaw inspires others to act positively for the planet and humanity.

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JOSEFIN EGERLID YEBOAH

Country Representative, Sweden

Josefin Egerlid Yeboah, is a founding partner and country representative of Green Stewardship International in Sweden.

Josefin holds a Master’s in Rural Development and Natural Resource Management and a Bachelor of Science in Rural Development from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). She also studied at the University of Northern British Columbia in Canada as an exchange student. Josefin completed training programs on facilitating change through Civil Society Organizations under the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

Currently, Josefin is a Progam Manager at PMU in Stockholm. She has extensive experience managing development projects in Latin America, specifically in Ecuador and Guatemala, and conducted field studies in Peru in 2014. Her research interests include mining, indigenous rights, land governance, and environmental sustainability. Josefin also interned with Global Reporting in Stockholm, where she authored several journalistic articles. She is proficient in English, Swedish, and Spanish.

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BERLINDA BIRAGO

Country Representative, Ghana

Berlinda is a highly adaptable professional with expertise in environmental sustainability, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, and project coordination. She has contributed to initiatives in forest conservation, cocoa farming, and community development.

Berlinda’s experience includes roles as an Assistant Project Officer with the Rights and Advocacy Initiatives Network and The Sustainable Trade Initiative in Kumasi, Ghana, and as a Consultant Assistant with KNUST/Solidaridad West Africa.

She holds a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, and a Master’s in Rural Development and Natural Resources Management from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala.

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MAXWELL BEGANIM

Partnerships Engagement Lead

Maxwell holds an MSc in Education with a major in Higher Education Pedagogy and a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He also has a Certificate in Education Project Management from the Wikimedia Education Greenhouse and a Certificate in Adaptive and Transformational Leadership from Staley School of Leadership Studies, Kansas State University.

Currently, Maxwell is a virtual tutor for Educational Technology and a graduate assistant at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He has experience in conference facilitation and youth capacity and leadership development, including serving on the committee for the National Youth Dialogue on Transforming Education in Ghana and as a Local Organizing Committee member for the World Festival of Youth and Students in Russia in 2017.

Maxwell is currently the president of the Kumasi Wiki Hub, an affiliate of Open Foundation West Africa. A passionate tech enthusiast and Wikimedian, he is committed to the decolonization of education.

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MAUD EWOENAM AMA FUGAR

Youth Engagement Lead

Maud is committed to driving positive change and making a meaningful societal impact. She focuses on improving human standards and promoting overall human and societal development.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Ghana and has a strong leadership background, having served in various organizational roles. She has also actively participated in numerous conferences, workshops, and skills training programs to enhance her expertise.

In her current role, Maud aims to inspire and empower young people to act and lead the movement toward a greener future.

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DANIEL KWAME DEBRAH

Landscape and Community Engagement Coordinator

Debrah holds a Bachelor’s in Forest Resources Technology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, and a Master of Forestry Science from Canterbury University, New Zealand. He specializes in landscape restoration, forest auditing, biosecurity risk management, and using acoustics to assess wood/tree stiffness.

Since 2016, Debrah has been a Research Technologist at the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG). His work includes ITTO forest auditing and field data collection for DNA fingerprinting and timber tracking in Ghana.

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VICTOR EKISSI SEYRAM

Social Media Coordinator

Victor is currently the social media coordinator and volunteers part-time as the Assistant Productions Manager at Mckingtorch Africa, a conservation social enterprise.

Victor is also a research associate at a Japanese consulting firm and is pursuing a diploma in professional consultancy at the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Additionally, he is a graduate of the UK-funded Government International Volunteering program (Challenges Worldwide and International Citizen Service), where he worked as a community development advocate and business associate for small and medium enterprises.

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KENNETH ALAYUN WISDOM

Finance Officer

Wisdom is a product of Garden City University College, Kumasi where he studied BSc. Accounting with Computing. Currently, he is a student of ICAG which is preparing him to become a Chartered Accountant. He holds Ghana Accounting Technician (GAT) from Sunyani Polytechnic and Diploma in Theology from Agape Christian Ministers Bible College. 

Currently at GSI, Wisdom is managing the accounts department to ensure efficient financial data collection, accuracy, bookkeeping, analysis and presentation of financial data and reports to people within and outside GSI. He has also worked with many organizations with different portfolios such as marketing and teaching and as a coordinator which has enabled him to acquire a lot of experience in diverse fields.

Wisdom is the Director of Wisdy Ventures in Kumasi and an Accountant with Ghana Education Service in Nsuta in Ashanti Region. He is a talented writer, motivational speaker, a Christian minister, and a business Consultant. He is a rare gem with profound business ideas, teaching and writing acumen.

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PRISCILLA APREPARY

Funding & Sustainability Adviser

Priscilla Aprepary holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Ghana Business School and BSc. Degree in Chemical Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. As part of her career and professional development activities, Priscilla had the opportunity to work as an Intern at Ghana Water Company – Barekese Head Works, where she gained experience in Quality Assurance of water treatment for domestic use as well as sustainable waste disposal.

Priscilla was a program assistant at Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the Forestry Commission, Ghana where she gained exposure in office and secretarial duties. At National Petroleum Authority, Ghana, Priscilla joined a team of staff as an Intern to inspect various Petroleum Retail Outlets and perform Laboratory Tests on petroleum samples for authentication.

Priscilla is very passionate about sustainable clean energy systems and its implications on human development and the environment.

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OTUO-AKYAMPONG BOAKYE

Climate Smart Interventions and Environmental Education Adviser

Otuo-Akyampong is a passionate young leader and changemaker, and an associate of the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI). He is also a Global Landscape Forum bootcamper and a strong advocate for nature restoration.

In addition to his advisory role, Otuo-Akyampong is an environmental research scientist and a high school tutor, currently teaching and mentoring over 1000 students. He strongly believes that through innovation and adaptation, nature can be restored to its evergreen state, providing the essential aesthetic and ecological services humanity needs to thrive. As a dedicated environmental enthusiast, he has actively participated in numerous international conferences focused on restoration and climate change.

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DR MICHAEL BOAMPONGE

Senior Research and Policy Adviser

Dr. Boampong’s research area focuses on contemporary migration in the context of economic crises and its implications on children and childhood within Ghanaian transnational families.

He had worked as a consultant, tutor, reader, mentor, and a founder of Young People We Care (YPWC). He has over 5 years’ working experience in international development, primarily at various United Nations agencies. At UNDP’s Poverty Practice Group at UNDP’s Bureau for Development Policy, He provided technical support to the organization’s on-going policy work on migration and development. Prior to working with UNDP in New York, Michael worked with UNDP Ghana, where he provided technical support to UNDP in the design and implementation of the EC/UN Joint Initiative on Migration and Development’s (JMDI) activities in Ghana. Previously at UNDESA, he served as the lead author of the 2013 UN World Youth Report on Youth and Migration. He has also worked at UNICEF as a migration policy analyst where he provided technical support on youth participation in migration policy and practice. 

Michael has specialization in policy analysis, development research, advocacy, capacity building, partnerships, resource mobilization and project management.

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HERTY FOSUAA FORSON

Legal Adviser

Herty Fosuaa Forson is a legal advisor of Green Stewardship International and a lawyer by profession. She read law at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and graduated with Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2009. She did her National service at the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Kumasi as a mediator and investigator.

She studied at the Ghana School of law, Legon Campus in 2010 and completed her Qualifying Certificate in Law in 2012. She was called to the Ghana Bar in October 2012. Herty did her pupillage and practiced with Totoe Legal Service in Ghana. 

She also worked with an NGO which protected the rights of children who run into trouble with the law. She also attended workshops on ADR especially, mediation. Herty worked earlier with Opportunity International Savings and Loans as a legal officer for its Northern sector branches.

Herty enjoys new challenges and participating in programs which offer different perspectives in her line of work.

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ERIC OBIAW

Timber Market Compliance Adviser

Eric holds a BSc in Natural Resource Management (Silviculture and Forest Management) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi-Ghana. Eric is currently a professional student at Institute of Chartered Accountancy, Ghana.

Eric has earlier worked as a field officer at the Resource Management Support Centre and the Forest Services Division respectively. At present, he is engaged as Timber Inspector at the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the Forestry Commission, Ghana. Eric is very passionate about biodiversity conversation and forest regeneration.

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