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Foday Bojang
Retired , N.A
Brikama, Kombo Central West Coast Region, Gambia
Forest management experience. Leadership experience as Director of Forestry in Gambia - 1990 to 1998; Head of Environment and Natural Resources, African Union -2003 to 2008; Senior Forestry Officer, FAO -2008 to 2016. Experience in Community forest management, Meetings organization, Project supervision, staff management, budgeting and budget management, Dryland forestry desertification control.
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Area of Expertise:
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:
Headed the Department of Forestry of The Gambia as Assistant Director (1984 – 1990) and as Director (1990 – 1998); Managed the administration of 130 Personnel; Developed annual work plans and programmes for the Department; Developed and managed annual budgets; Formulated and implemented policies for the forestry sector; Supervised the implementation of projects such as the long-term Gambia German Forestry Project (GGFP); Participated in project and programme monitoring; Developed the concept and supervised the implementation of community-based forest management in the Gambia; Represented Government at International, Regional and Sub-regional conferences and meetings in forestry and related fields, such as the UNCCD and Climate Change;

Headed the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the African Union Commission (1998 - 2008). Drafted many OAU/AU Decisions in the areas of Environment, Natural Resources; Advised on policy and project development; Represented the OAU/AU at international conferences and meetings; Facilitated the implementation of relevant OAU/AU and international conventions on environment and natural resources, such as the UNCCD and Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel (GGWSSI); Lead the preparation of the AU’s Africa Regional Strategy for Disaster Reduction; Developed Programmes, projects and budget for Environment and Natural Resources Division; Supervised staff; Developed concept notes for programmes such as the GGWSSI; Prepared reports on project and programme implementation; Developed concept notes for Resource mobilization.

Served as Senior Forestry Officer, FAO Regional Office for Africa, (2008 to 2016): During this period, I served as the principal forestry adviser to the FAO Assistant Director General and Regional Representative (ADG/RR) for Africa and as Secretary to the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC); Organized and implemented all the biennial meetings of the AFWC from 2009 to 2016; Provided leadership for the FAO forestry programme in Africa; Advised on strategies, policies, and programmes; Reported on implementation work programmes; Supported Partnership development; Liaised with professional staff in the Region; Contributed to enhancing FAO visibility in the forestry and wildlife sectors in Africa; Spearheaded the preparation of relevant FAO technical documents; Developed programmes and implemented them, such the Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel; Adviced and provided assistance to FAO Representatives; Collaborated with the Forestry Department in Rome, including active participation in the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO).

? I have extensive experiences in organizing meetings and conferences at both Ministerial and Experts levels in the AUC and at FAO RAF.



Member of the Commonwealth Forestry Association and the

Founding member of the African Forest Forum


Social Engagements/Activities:

? Member, Board of Directors for Botrop High School in Brika
Education:
Masters degree in forest resources management, including forest assessment, forest economics, statistics.
Available for:
  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
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    Years of Experience:
    More than 20 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Masters
    Languages:
    English, French limited
    Nationality:
    Gambia
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