Lourance Njopilai D. M.

I am a graduate of Masters of Management of Biological Diversity from Swedish University of Agriculture, Sweden. My first Degree is a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General with a specialization in Agricultural Economics, from Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania. I have considerable knowledge and experience in botanical research, conservation, and biodiversity management for 24 years to date, working as a Research Scientist, I have competencies in project proposal development, Project planning, monitoring and evaluation, crop production, project development, implementation, and management. I have skills and Working experience in GIS; Advanced microcomputer applications; Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP; Windows Vista; Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Access, Outlook; WordPerfect; Data Analysis software; NTSYSpc, SPSS, Minitab; Internet; Knowledge in DIVA-GIS and GPS usage, Qgis and Maxent for Niche modeling; Basics of Database Management; knowledge in Developing Institutional and Public Access Repositories of Environmental Information for the National Environmental Portal (SLADS); trained in Plant Genetic Resources and Genebank Management (ICRISAT, India); Trained in Plant Genetic Recourses Management (NordGen - Sweden); Trained in Biodiversity Information for Decision making - BID (Kirstenbosch, Cape Town- SA); Evaluation Research Course (MS_TCDC; Global G.A.P Private Crops (F&V) Workshop (Cluster Competitiveness Program); Georeferencing Training of Trainers' Workshop; Botanical Research And Herbarium Management System (BRAHMS);