Elizabeth is a Namibian with over 8 years of teaching experience at high schools, College and then at the University of Namibia. She is a lecturer in the department of Integrated Environmental Sciences, offering several BSc courses in Integrated Environmental Sciences and also Diploma courses in Natural Resource Management fields.
She has been involved in African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE) activities for the past 6 years. She is a member of the steering committee for Southern Africa Regional Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education Network (SA-RAFT).
8. Resume/Vita
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9. Recently Taught Courses
(last 2 years- include course codes)
Botany of Economic plants
Agroforestry
Community Based Natural Resource Management
10. Academic interest/ expertise
Researching on Aloe zebrina Baker (Ekundu) in Namibia and Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region.
Interested in Genetic diversity studies – AFLP, RAPD, SSR, SNPs Molecular marker techniques; Environment protection and Integrated Natural Resource Management; Propagation and domestication of indigenous species; Socio-economic importance of indigenous species; Networking and collaborating with stakeholders as well as with potential institutions at national and international level.
11. Research and Publications List of references/citations: Title, year, place& publisher
(includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full
Articles:
1. Nghitoolwa, E., Hall, J.B. and Sinclair, F.L. (2003) Population status and gender imbalance of the marula tree, Sclerocarya birrea subsp caffra in northern Namibia. Agroforestry Systems 59:. 289–294.
2009 Elizabeth T.N. Nghitoolwa Ndeunyema “Socioeconomic importance of Aloe zebrina Baker in Namibia”. Oral presentation at PhD Conference for College of Natural Resources Sciences, 15th December 2009, Bangor University, UK.
2008 Elizabeth T.N. Nghitoolwa Ndeunyema “Aloe zebrina Baker: Resource assessment, utilisation and domestication in Namibia”. Poster presentation at PhD Conference for College of Natural Resources Sciences, 31st March 2008, Bangor University, UK.
12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years): Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures Note: Acronyms to be written out in full
Promoter of domestication and propagation of Aloe zebrina Baker (Ekundu) in Namibia (2007) initiated community outreach programme for local communities interested in farming with the species and continues supporting this initiative.
Namibia National Agricultural Forum for Training (Namib-NAFT) (15-16 June 2005) spearheaded the launching of Namib-NAFT national network and continues facilitating ANAFE activities in Namibia.
