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Manoa
Full First Name(s)
David Owino
Title (honorific)
Dr
Academic Qualifications
PhD (2021, University of Nairobi, Kenya); MA (2015, University of Nairobi, Kenya); Dip ( 2012, Kenya Institute of Management, Kenya); BSc (2001, Moi University, Kenya)
Research Discipline(s)
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Brief Biography (English)

Dr David Owino Manoa is a Wildlife Ecologist with 20 years conservation experience. He is the brainchild behind the Amboseli lion project having conceptualised it back in 2006. He studied BSc in wildlife management at Moi University before taking a Masters degree in Environmental Planning & Management at the University of Nairobi. Dr Manoa completed his PhD in Biodiversity & Natural Resources at the University of Nairobi, with support from the Born Free Foundation. Dr Manoa is passionate about working with the communities on evidence-based conservation solutions. He has published several scientific articles on human-wildlife coexistence measures.

Brief Biography (Alternative language)

I am an accomplished natural resource scientist with 20 years of extensive expertise. My expertise spans ecological and social research, project management, monitoring and evaluation, learning and accountability, collaboration with governments and private stakeholders, community development, and grant applications. I am inspired by the tangible impact of conservation initiatives on both ecological systems and human communities. Knowing that my work can enhance environmental well-being and benefit local populations motivates me to tackle complex challenges and find innovative solutions.

ORCiD Profile
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8415-5004
Google Scholar Profile
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KfYnzFIAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate Profile
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Manoa
Job Title
Conservation Manager
Primary Organisation
Born Free Foundation
Website Address for Primary Organisation
https://www.bornfree.org.uk/
African Country
Kenya
African Region
East Africa
Non-African country/countries of residing and working (present & past)
None