Kenneth Matengu has worked as a researcher at the Graduate School of Geography in Finland, and was based at the Department of Geography at the University of Joensuu from 2000 until December, 2006. He was educated in Windhoek (Namibia) and Joensuu (Finland) where he majored in Physical Geography and Sociology for his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Namibia, and completed his Masters degree and Licentiate of Social Sciences as well as his PhD at the University of Joensuu. Matengu has extensive research experience in information society research, the adoption factors of ICT in schools and their implications to the education system. He also specialises in technology innovation adoption and information society development in southern Africa. Matengu’s research interests inbclude barriers to innovation adoption, technology innovation diffusion and technology transfer, communal land-use changes, GIS applications, tourism, border research, and community-based natural resource management approaches. He is currently a research fellow at the Multidisciplinary Research Centre, University of Namibia, where he is Head of Social Sciences. He is also the UNAM Deputy Coordinator of Research
8. Resume/Vita
The internet link to CV
9. Publications (not more than 3 major publications from each category in last 5years)
9.1 Books
Matengu, K.K. (2006). Adoption of ICT at Schools in Core and Periphery Settings of Namibia: exploring innovation, technology policy and development issues. Shaker Verlag, Aachen, Germany. ISBN 3-8322-5449-8 (equivalent to 5 scientific papers)
Matengu, K.K (2009). Sustainable Community-Based Tourism: Salambala Conservancy, Namibia: Is the CAMPFIRE Model Applicable to Salambala Conservancy? VDM Verlag, Germany. ISBN 978-3-8364-8927-0
Matengu, K.K. Barriers to Successful Science and Technology Integration in Education (in progress).
9.2 Chapters in Books
Matengu, K.K (2003). The Challenge of Sustainable Tourism and Communal Land Management: a Namibian Perspective. In: Miettinen, S (ed). Helsinki-Opuwo-Helsinki: Encounters with Crafts, Tourists and Women in the Local Communities of Namibia. LIKE, Jyvaskyla, Finland. ISBN:952-471-255-5
Matengu, K. (2004). Statement on behalf of the University of Namibia. PP72-73. In: A. Erkkilä & O. Savonlahti (eds.). Proceedings of the first UNEP/University of Joensuu symposium on challenges to sustainable development. Reports from the Administrative Office of the University of Joensuu 32, Joensuu.
Matengu, K.K (2008). Adoption of ICTs in Marginal Areas – Namibia in Focus. In: Valenca, M.M, Nel. E, Leimgruber (Eds.). The Global Challenge and Marginality. Nova Science Publishers, New York. ISBN:1-60021-839-3
Matengu, K.K (in press). Tourism Development and the Polemic of ICT Advocacy in Namibian Schools. in: Hottola, P. Tourism Strategies and Local Responses in Southern Africa. CAB International, London
9.3 Peer Review Publications
9.3.1 Peer review refereed publications
Mu Ashekele, H. & Matengu K.K (2008), Success Factors in Technology Transfer to SME’s, PICMET’08 International Academic Conference and Proceedings, Portland University.
Polojarvi, K., Colpaert, A. Matengu, K. (in press). Data Screening and accuracy assessment of GPS collar tracking data of bovine cattle. Australian Rangeland Journal
9.4 Academic and Technical Publications
9.4.1 Academic discussion and working papers
Matengu, K.K (2008). Coordination of Higher Education System in Namibia. National Council for Higher Education, Windhoek
Matengu, K.K (2008). Access with Equity in the Higher Education System of Namibia. National Council for Higher Education, Windhoek
9.4.2 Scientific technical papers
Shapi, M., Matengu, K. and Mu Ashekele, H.,Services Delivery Assessment Survey, Commissioned: Ministry of Information and Communications Technology; GRN, 2008
Matengu, K.K. (2005). Forests, People and Changes in Legislation in Namibia. Course material prepared for the 2ndInternational Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy course organised by UNEP and the University of Joensuu (14 – 26 August 2005). Pp179 – 187
Matengu, K.K (2007). Achieving Vision 2030 via knowledge-based and technology driven approaches. Paper delivered at the Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development, 2 – 3 August 2007, Safari Hotel conference centre, Windhoek
Reichenvater A. & Kenneth Matengu(2007). The Informal Labour Market: Street Traders in Durban, South Africa. Paper presented at the Conference on Development Research, 16th – 17th February 2007, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Reichenvater, A. and Matengu, K.K. (2007). The Reform of Communal Land in Namibia – a policy suggestion. Paper presented at the SRSA meetings in Charleston, 29 – 31 March 2007, South Carolina, USA.
Muashekele, H., and K. Matengu (2006). Success Factors in Technology Transfer to SME’s: Rundu Woodwork Common Facility Center. 1ST ALL AFRICA TECHNOLOGY DIFFUSION CONFERENCE, 12-14 JUNE 2006, BOKSBURG, South Africa
Matengu, K.K., and H. Mu Ashekele (2006). Technology Transfer and Diffusion – from Theory to Practice. 1ST ALL AFRICA TECHNOLOGY DIFFUSION CONFERENCE, 12-14 JUNE 2006, BOKSBURG, South Africa
Matengu, K.K. (2005). Challenges to the Adoption of ICT in Marginal Areas. Paper presented at The Global Challenge and Marginalisation, International Geographical Union, Natal, Brazil, 19 – 23 September 2005.
Matengu, K.K. (2005). Innovation in Land Reform: Perspectives on Communal Land Administration. Paper Presented at the University of Namibia Land Reform Conference “15 years of land and agrarian reform in Namibia with regard to Millennium Development Goals: Are we in the right direction?” 7th – 8th September 2005, Windhoek.
Tahvanainen, L., K. Matengu, B. Otaala, T. Tahvanainen, P. Pelkonen, Y. Puentes (2005). Virtual Exams: a study on university students and lecturers in Namibia and Finland. Poster presented at IUFRO Technical Session on Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Forestry Education: Foundations for Success. 9-10 August 2005, Brisbane, Australia.
Matengu, K.K. (2005). Peripherality in Representation of a Place – Namibia in focus. Paper presented at the International Summer School on European Peripheries, 1-10 August. Jean Monnet Centre of Excellency, University of Tampere, Finland. http://www.uta.fi/isss/monnetcentre/peripheries/pdf/Kenneth_Matengu.pdf
Matengu, K.K. (2004). Rethinking Technology Integration: case of school teachers in Namibia. Paper presented at the Geography Day, University of Joensuu, Finland, 12 – 13 November 2004.
Matengu, K.K. (2003). The diffusion of modern technologies in Namibia. Paper presented at the 43rd European Congress of the Regional Science Association, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, August 27 to August 30, 2003. http://www.jyu.fi/ersa2003/cdrom/papers/246.pdf
Matengu, K.K (2003). The Development of Information Society in Namibia. Paper presented at the United Nations World Summit on Information Society, ICT4D platform, Geneva, 9 – 13 December 2003.
Smit, P. and K.K Matengu (2000). Tourism as an alternative to land-use patterns in Namibia. Paper presented at a conference on “The Administrative, Planning and Research Problem of Eco-tourism. University of Cape Town, South Africa. 28 May – 04 June 2000.
9.6 Review and edition of books and academic papers
Editor, Namibia Development Journal
10. Research and Teaching
10.1 Supervision of theses, refereed papers, teaching materials of students
Supervises 1 PhD student on ICT integration. Faculty of Education, UNAM
10.2 Review research works of and train Postgraduate research fellows in research mythologies and practice
Supervised research projects of 8 bachelor level geography students
11. Creative Works (Original works)
11.1 Theoretical expose/treaty
11.2 Art work (Original material creation)
11.3 Novel/Functional concept of product prototype
11.4 Best practice principles
12. Research and Development (R&D)/Commercialization of Scientific Knowledge
12.1 Innovation and Value Addition
12.2 Research Management
Research coordination: title, author, publisher, (issues: Annual UNAM Research Report; secretarial services to research groups including (management and preparation of research seminars, w/shops, conferences, disseminate research info on grants, exchange, collaboration, conference events, publication journals, books, academic websites, etc.)).
Annual edition to review and analyse UNAM’s international benchmarking: title, author, publisher, (issues: # of R&D scientists per 1 mil inhabitants; # of peer refereed publications; # of interntl cited Namibian scientific works; # of Namibian produced patents; quantification of monetary impact of patents and R&D).
Annual Statistical Review of UNAM NDP3, V2030 and ETSIP programs: tile, author, publisher, (issues: technical reports, goals, targets, outputs, statistical data, secretarial services for meetings, w/shops, recommendations monitoring & evaluation). Income generated per research category: commissioned(N$); R&D(N$); patents/IP(N$)
13. Community Outreach
13.1 Community outreach services
Assists a number of NGOs and government ministries. These includes, National Planning Commission, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Women’s Action for Development
13.2 Services to specific public and private sector organizations
Technical Expert to NDP3 (NPC and Office of the Prime Minister), the Thematic Working Group 9, Key Result Area Knowledge-Based Economy and Technology Driven Nation.
Technical Expert and Technical Rapporteur to NDP3 National Consultative Conference – Key Result Areas: Knowledge-Based Economy and Technology Driven Nation; Education; and Quality of Life, Government of Namibia.
14. Research Administration
14.1 Research Administration to MRC
Oversees all research projects implemented by the Social Sciences Division
14.1 Research Administration to UNAM (including special assignments)
As UNAM Deputy Coordinator of Research, I oversee the implementation and review of UNAM research policy and strategies. Also evaluates research proposals submitted to Research and Publications Office. Member of the Research Task Force, ETSIP, NDP3, THINK Tank Committee
