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Professor MBK DARKOH Page 1 of 27 C C C U U U R R R R R R I I I C C C U U U L L L U U U M M M V V V I I I T T T A A A E E E October 2008 P ROFESSOR M ICHAEL B ERNARD K WESI D ARKOH Tel.: (267) 355 4131 (office) 267 71 804 000 (mobile) Fax: (267) 3552908 / 3185097 Contact Information Official: Department of Environmental Science University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022 Gaborone, Botswana E-mail: [email protected] Private: P.O. Box 73014 Gaborone, Botswana Nationality Ghanaian (Ghana) Present Positions Professor Department. of Environmental Science, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana Chairman International Tourism Research Centre (ITRC) University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana 1963 B.A. (Hons.) University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana Geography & Economics 1966 M.A. University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana Human Geography Formal Education 1971 Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin, USA Economic Geography & Agricultural Economics Expertise & Skills Natural Resource Economics Socio-economic Aspects of Desertification Project Evaluation Regional Assessment of Desertification Sustainable Resource Management Combating Desertification Social & Environmental Impact Assessment Monitoring Humid and Dryland Degradation Industrial Location Analysis Arid and Humid Lands Development Regional & Spatial Planning Environmental Action Planning Teaching: Major Fields Human Geography Economic Geography Agric and Env. Change Land Use Planning Spatial Organisation Geography of Development The African Environment Principles of Industrialisation Transport Geography Man and Environment Environment and Development Natural Resource Conservation

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    PR O F E S S O R MI C H A E L BE R N A R D KW E S I DA R K O H

    Tel.: (267) 355 4131 (office) 267 71 804 000 (mobile)

    Fax: (267) 3552908 / 3185097

    Contact Information

    Official: Department of Environmental Science University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022 Gaborone, Botswana E-mail: [email protected]

    Private: P.O. Box 73014 Gaborone, Botswana

    Nationality Ghanaian (Ghana)

    Present Positions Professor Department. of Environmental Science, University

    of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    Chairman International Tourism Research Centre (ITRC) University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    1963 B.A. (Hons.) University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana

    Geography & Economics

    1966 M.A. University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana

    Human Geography

    Formal Education

    1971 Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin, USA

    Economic Geography & Agricultural Economics

    Expertise & Skills

    Natural Resource Economics Socio-economic Aspects of

    Desertification Project Evaluation Regional Assessment of

    Desertification Sustainable Resource

    Management Combating Desertification

    Social & Environmental Impact Assessment

    Monitoring Humid and Dryland Degradation

    Industrial Location Analysis Arid and Humid Lands

    Development Regional & Spatial Planning Environmental Action Planning

    Teaching: Major Fields

    Human Geography Economic Geography Agric and Env. Change Land Use Planning Spatial Organisation Geography of Development

    The African Environment Principles of Industrialisation Transport Geography Man and Environment Environment and Development Natural Resource Conservation

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    Research: Major Fields

    Desertification & Land Degradation

    Sustainable Resource Management

    Arid Land's Development Industrial Location Analysis Industrialisation in Developing

    Countries Rural Development Regional Planning

    Agriculture, Indigenous Knowledge & Biodiversity Conservation

    Globalisation and the Developing World

    Environmental Impacts of Mining

    Sustainable Development & Resource Conflicts

    Tourism & Environment

    Teaching Courses at the University of Botswana

    (2003-2008)

    Undergraduate Courses: ENV 316 Agricultural Development ENV 416 Transport and Environment ENV 425 African Environment ENV 481 Concepts and Principles of Industrialisation

    Postgraduate Courses (M.Sc.): ENV 620 Land Use Planning and Land-Use Dynamics ENV 630 Agriculture and the Environment

    Work Experience

    May 2006–present Chairman, International Tourism Research Centre, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    July 2002–present Professor, Department of Environmental Science, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    July 1999–June 2002 Professor & Head, Environmental Science Department, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    Aug 1996–June 1999 Professor, Environmental Science Department, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    June 1993–June 1996 Professor and Chair of Geography Department, University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    June 1981–June 1993 Professor of Geography, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

    Sept. 1985–June 1986 Visiting Professor of Geography, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA

    Aug. 1978–June 1981 Professor of Geography, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Aug. 1974–June 1978 Associate Professor of Geography, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Sept. 1972–June 1974 Associate Professor of Geography, California State University, San Bernardino, USA

    Sept. 1971–Aug. 1972 Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

    Sept. 1966–Aug. 1971 Lecturer in Geography, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

    Sept, 1963–Aug. 1965 Tutor, Achimota School, Accra, Ghana Academic Positions: Administrative

    May 2006–present Chairman, International Tourism Research Centre, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    July 1999–June 2002 Head, Environmental Science Department, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

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    June 1993–June 1996 Chair of Geography, University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    July 1986–June 1989 Chairman, Geography Department, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

    Sept.1984–June 1985 Acting Chairman, Geography Department, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

    Sept.1973–June 1974 Chairman, Geography Department, California State University, San Bernardino, USA

    Sept.1968–Aug. 1969 Acting Head of Geography Department, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

    Other Academic Positions

    External Assessor of Senior

    University Academic

    Staff for Appointment

    & Promotion to Associate Professor

    & Professor

    2008 External Assessor for Appointment of Professor of Geography (Assoc. Prof. Paul Maro), University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    2007 External Assessor for Appointment of Associate Professor of Geography (Dr William Banyikwa), University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    2006 External Assessor for Appointment of Professor of Human Geography (Prof. A Musyoki), University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa

    Nov. 2003 External Assessor of Staff (Assoc. Prof. M.D. Robinson) for Promotion to Professor of Biology, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman

    July 2003 External Assessor of Staff (Dr V. Mashinini) for Promotion to Associate Professor, The National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho

    Mar. 2002 External Assessor for Appointment of Professor of Physical Geography (Prof. J. Omara–Ojungu), University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.

    Sept. 2001 External Assessor for Appointment of Professor of Human Geography (Prof. A. Musyoki), University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa

    July 2001 External Assessor of Staff (Dr D. Teverra) for Promotion to Associate Professor, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

    External Examinations

    2006–2009 External Examiner in Geography, Environmental Science and Planning, University of Swaziland

    2008 External Examiner of Jimmy Donald Gongwe’s M.Sc. Thesis in Geography, Chancellor College, University of Malawi (Thesis: Analysis of Growth Centre Theory as a Basis of Regional Planning in Malawi: A Case of Liwonde and Luchenza Secondary Centres)

    2005 External Examiner in Geography, University of Zimbabwe

    2005 External Examiner of Eric Achankeng’s Ph.D. Thesis in Environmental Science, Adelaide University, Australia (Thesis: Sustainability in Municipal Solid Waste management in Bamenda and Yaonde, Cameroon)

    2002 External Examiner in Geography, University of Malawi

    2001 External Examiner of Robert B. Kuinsi’s Ph.D. Thesis in Geography, University of Cape Town, South Africa (Thesis: Land Degradation in Monduli District of Tanzania)

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    2001 External Examiner of E.M.C.J. Schaller’s D.Phil. Thesis in Humanities, University of Pretoria, South Africa (Thesis: Planning Eco-Tourism Trails to Facilitate Environmental Education)

    1999–2003 External Examiner in Geography, University of Venda, South Africa

    1999–2002 External Examiner in Geography, Environmental Science and Planning, University of Swaziland

    1998–2001 External Examiner in Geography, University of Transkei, South Africa

    1991–1992 External Examiner in Geography, University of Dar es Salaam

    1989–1991 External Examiner in Geography, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya

    1988-1990 External Examiner in Geography, University of Zimbabwe

    1986-1989 External Examiner in Geography, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    1986 External Examiner of Idris Kikula’s Ph.D. thesis in Environmental Studies, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia (Thesis: Environmental Effects of Tanzania’s Villagesation Programme)

    1986 External Supervisor and Examiner of Agnes Musyoki’s Ph.D. thesis in African Studies, Howard University, Washington, D.C., U.S.A (Thesis: The Spatial Structure of Internal Trade in Staple Foodstuffs in the Machakos District, Kenya)

    1984–1986 External Examiner in Geography, University of Malawi

    1984 External Examiner in Geography, University of Nairobi

    1976 External Examiner of M.Sc. Thesis of John O. Oucho in Geography, University of Nairobi

    Reviewer Invitations, Recognitions, Awards & Honorary Positions

    Oct. 2008 Guest Editor of Botswana Notes and Records Volume 39 (Special Issue on Tourism)

    Oct. 2008 Reviewer of manuscript for The Geographical Journal Sept. 2008 Reviewer of manuscript for Acta Oecologica

    April 2008 Reviewer of manuscript for Botswana Journal of Technology

    June 2007 Reviewer of manuscript for the CODESRIA Text Book programme (Text: Framework and Tools for Environmental Management by Godwell Nhamo & Ekpe Inyang)

    April 2006 Reviewer of Manuscripts for UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology , University of Swaziland

    Oct. 2005 Appointed by the International START Secretariat, Washington D.C., to evaluate applications for the selection of awardees for START’s Small Grants for African Global Change Scientists Programme

    2004 University of Botswana Researcher of the Year (conferred by the University of Botswana)

    1995–present Editor, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development

    1995–present Editor, Trans-African Journal of History

    1996–present Editorial Board Member, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems

    1985–present Member, International Advisory Board, African Urban Quarterly.

    Mar. 2003 Appointed by the Secretary General of TWNSO to nominate key Botswana Government and Third World

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    Network members for the International Stakeholder Conference on Promoting Best Practices for Biodiversity Conservation in Arid & Semi-Arid Zones, Rabat, Morocco, Aug. 2003 (TWNSO& GEF / UNEP Project).

    July–Aug. 2003 Invited and accepted to serve as co-convener of Desertification Patterns and Processes in Africa Session for the International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa, 26 July–2 Aug. 2003

    2003 Reviewer of manuscripts for Botswana Journal of Technology

    2002 Reviewer of manuscripts for Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review

    2002 Invited & accepted to serve as research consultant for selection of eminent scholars for the 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21St Century, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK

    April 2002 Reviewer of manuscript on Geography and Development in Africa for publication into a textbook for University of Swaziland Distance Education Unit University of Swaziland Distance Education Unit

    1998 Reviewer of manuscript for Geografiska Annaler of Sweden

    1988 First Social Science Research Competition Award, Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA)

    1984 Listed in Men of Achievement, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK

    1982–1994 Editorial Advisor, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development

    1982–1994 Editorial Advisor, Trans-African Journal of History

    1980 Special Commendation for Exemplary Performance as Teacher & Researcher, University of Dar es Salaam

    1979-1981 Member, Editorial Committee of the Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania

    1976 Guest Editor, Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania: Special Issue on Human Geography, No. 14

    1971 University of Wisconsin Fellowship

    1969–1971 Aggrey Fellowship (awarded by the Edward W. Hazen Foundation, New Haven, Connecticut, USA)

    Membership in Academic & Professional Bodies

    Third World Network of Scientific Organisations (TWNSO)

    UNCCD Liaison Group on Forage Crops for Combating Desertification

    UNCCD Liaison Group on Biological Diversity of Dry and Sub-humid Lands

    Soil and Water Conservation Society (International Headquarters: Ankeny, Iowa, USA)

    International Geographical Union Study Group on Critical Zones in Global Environmental Change (IGU / UGI)

    Association of Eastern and Southern African Geographers [AESAG], Councillor, 1988–89

    American Association of Geographers (AAG) since 1971

    International Geographical Union (IGU) Commission on Rural Development

    Kenya Geographical Association (Treasurer, 1985)

    Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA)

    Somarelang Tigologo,

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    UNCCD Liaison Group on Agroforestry

    Environmental Watch Botswana

    University Committees

    2007–2008 Member of Senate of the University of Botswana

    2007–2008 Panel Member of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Recruitment of Senior Academic & Administrative Officers of the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Palapye, Botswana

    2007 Task Group on Art and Cultural Engagement, University of Botswana

    2006–2008 Chairman, International Tourism Research Centre Management Committee, University of Botswana.

    2003–2005 Chairman, Faculty of Science University of Botswana Foundation Scholarships

    2003–2005 UB Committee for Assessing Research Awards, University of Botswana

    2003–2005 UB/URAC Sub-committee on Funding, University of Botswana

    2002–2004 Chairman, Research and Publications Committee Faculty of Science, University of Botswana

    2002–2004 Graduate Studies Committee & Executive, University of Botswana

    1999–2004 Faculty of Science Executive Board, University of Botswana

    1999–2004 Faculty of Science Board, University of Botswana

    1995 Committee for Selection of Vice Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea

    1993–1996 Committee for Review of the Governance of the University of Papua New Guinea

    1993–1996 Academic Restructuring Committee, University of Papua New Guinea

    1992–1993 Member, Senate Executive Committee, Kenyatta University

    1992–1993 Member, Board of Postgraduate Studies Committee (BPS), Kenyatta University

    1992-1993 Member, Promotions and Appraisal Committee for Academic Staff, Kenyatta University

    1992-1993 Member, Students Disciplinary Committee, Kenyatta University

    1981-1993 Member, Kenyatta University Senate

    1992 Chairman, Organising Committee of Kenyatta University/German Foundation for International Development (GFID) Workshop on Towards Professional Excellence, Improving Teaching and Research Capabilities at Kenyatta University, Mombassa, Kenya, 9-16 February 1992

    1992-1993 Member, Senate Links Committee, Kenyatta University

    1990-1991 Member, Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Preparation of the Programme of Studies for the New Faculty of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University

    1990 Chairman, Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Creation of New Faculties (Faculty of Social Studies), Kenyatta University

    1986-1992 Member, Kenyatta University's Senate Planning Committee

    1986–1989 Member, Kenyatta University Staff Disciplinary Committee and Housing Committee

    1981-1985 Chairman, Research Grants Committee of the Faculty of Arts, Kenyatta University

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    1972-1974 Member, California State University's Ethnic Studies Committee, Library and Audio Visual Committees

    1967–1969 Chairman, University of Cape Coast Hospital Board

    1967–1969 Member, University of Cape Coast Faculty Board and Academic Board University Departmental Service

    2006–present Chair, Departmental Quality Assurance

    2006–present Departmental Representative on Faculty of Science FAPRC

    2005–present Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee

    1999–2002 Head, Department of Environmental Science, University of Botswana

    1997–present Chairman, Editorial Board of the Department of Environmental Science Occasional Paper and Monographs Series, University of Botswana

    1997–1999 Member, Faculty of Science Workshop Committee, University of Botswana

    1997–1999 Member, Faculty of Science Regulations and Review Committee, University of Botswana

    1997–1999 Member, Department of Environmental Science Conference Committee, University of Botswana

    1995–1996 Coordinator, Graduate Programme in Geography, University of Papua New Guinea

    1981–1993 Coordinator, Graduate Programme in Geography, Kenyatta University

    1975-1979 Coordinator, Graduate Programme in Geography, University of Dar es Salaam

    Public Service 2004–Present UB representative on the NCSA Committee on the UNCCD

    Task Force of the Dept of Environmental Affairs

    1995–1996 Commissioned by the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) to study Reserved Activities in Papua New Guinea

    1990–1991 Consultant, Planning Arid Land Development in the Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya for Kenya's Ministry of Reclamation and Development of Arid and Semi-Arid Areas and Wastelands

    1986–1989 Member, Sub-Committee of Kenya's Interministerial Committee on Environment, Soils and Desertification

    Supervision of Graduate Students

    1980–2008 successful supervision of 27 Masters Degree and 14 PhD Degree candidates in Geography & Environmental Science (excluding those currently under supervision).

    Examples of Student Theses and Dissertation Supervision

    Ph.D. Degree

    9 Kgabung BB, Ph.D., 2008. School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA, thesis research on: Impact of Chobe National Park on Rural Livelihoods and Biodiversity Conservation (local contact & supervisor; under supervision).

    8 Khayesi M, Ph.D., 1999, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, thesis: An Analysis of Road Traffic Accidents in Relation to Selected Socio-Economic Dynamics and Intervention Measures in Kenya (co-supervisor).

    7 Mbaiwa JE, Ph.D., 2008, Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism

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    Theses Sciences, University of Texas A&M, Tourism Development, Rural Livelihoods and Conservation in the Okavango Delta (local contact & supervisor).

    6 Bhatnagar P, M.Phil. / Ph.D., 2008, Department of Environmental Science, University of Botswana, thesis: Sustainability of Tourism Development in the Chobe National Park (under supervision).

    5 Lepetu J, Ph.D., 2007, School of Forest Resources and Conservation University of Florida, Gainesville, USA, thesis: The Impact of Natural Resources Policies on Management of Protected Areas and Rural Communities: A Case Study from Chobe District, Northern Botswana (local contact & supervisor).

    4 Maphanyane JG, Ph.D., 2008, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, thesis: Investigation of Land Cover Change by traditional Ecological Knowledge (local contact & co-supervisor; under supervision).

    3 Raperekisi OF, M. Phil/Ph.D. 2008, Environmental Science, University of Botswana, thesis: Investigating the Influence of Land Use /Land Cover Changes on Water Quality: A Case Study of the Gaborone Dam Catchment, Botswana (co-supervisor; under supervision).

    2 Archer EK, Ph.D., 2005, Environmental Science, University of Botswana, thesis: The Contribution of Road Transport Towards Sustainable Rural Development in the Western Region of Botswana (co-supervisor).

    1 Green B, Ph.D., 2003, Resource Economics and the Environment, Washington State University, USA, thesis: Infrastructure Development Through Environmental Remediation and Compensation Packages by the Minerals Industry in Lesser Developed Countries (LDCs) and Countries in Transition (CITs) (local contact & supervisor).

    Master's

    Degree Theses

    12 Bolla A, M.A., 2008, University of Guelph, Canada, thesis: The Role of Wildlife in Botswana (local contact & supervisor).

    11 Moalosi L, M.Sc., 2008, University of Botswana, thesis: Socio- Economic Aspects of Land Use Change on Small Scale Arable Agriculture in Gabane (under supervision).

    10 Seabe O, M.Sc., 2008, University of Botswana, thesis: The Impact of Variations in Rainfall Patterns on Agro-pastoralism and its Implications on the Livelihoods in Rakops Village (co-supervisor).

    9 Kotlhao KL, M.Sc., 2008, University of Botswana, thesis: Agriculture and Food Security in Botswana–A Case Study of Pitsane (under supervision).

    8 Chwene L, M.Sc., 2008. University of Botswana, thesis: Land Use Changes and Their Socio-economic Impacts: A Case Study of Goodhope Village (under supervision).

    7 Allie MB, M.Sc., 2006, University of Botswana, thesis: Spatio-temporal Patterns Road Accidents in Gaborone, Botswana.

    6 Ntsabane IP, M.Sc. 2006, University of Botswana, thesis: Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts of Diamond Mining in Jwaneng.

    5 Gichangi KK, M.Sc., 2003, University of Botswana, thesis: Assessment of Policy and Institutional Framework on Vulnerability and Adaptation Capacity to Drought in Eastern Botswana: The Case of Kgatleng District (co-supervisor).

    4 Archer EK, M.Sc., 2000, University of Botswana, thesis: Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Rural Road Maintenance in Botswana: A Case

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    of the Kgalagadi and Southeast Districts (co- supervisor).

    3 Nakizito J, M.Sc., 2000, University of Botswana, thesis: The Structural and Locational Characteristics of Small- and Medium-Scale Manufacturing Industries in Lobatse, Botswana.

    2 Mbaiwa JE, M.Sc., 1999, University of Botswana, thesis: Prospects for Sustainable Wildlife Utilisation and Management in Botswana: A Case Study of East Ngamiland District.

    1 Asare BK, M.Sc., 1999, University of Botswana, thesis: Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Mining in Botswana: A Case Study of the Selebi-Phikwe Copper–Nickel Mine.

    Bachelor's

    Degree Dissertations

    10 Chale S, B.Sc., 2007, University of Botswana, dissertation: The Factors Contributing to Road Accidents Along the Molepolele-Gaborone Road.

    9 Male PY, B.A., 2007, University of Botswana, dissertation: The Effect of Industrialisation on Mogoditsane.

    8 Morewabone I, B.Sc., 2007, University of Botswana, dissertation: The Effects of the Increase in Hunting Licence Fees on Citizen Hunting in Ngamiland–A Case Study of Gumare.

    7 Ntalabgwe B, B.Sc., 2004, University of Botswana, dissertation: The Socio- Economic and Environmental Impacts of Coal Mining: the Case of Morupule Colliery.

    6 Mereki D, B.Sc., 2004, University of Botswana, dissertation: Valuing the Economic Impacts of Sulphur Dioxide from BCL Mine in Selebe Phikwe.

    5 Kabo M, B.A., 2004, University of Botswana, dissertation: The Socio–Economic Impact of Land Degradation on Pastoral and Arable Farmers in Tsetsebye Village.

    4 Setlhoka M, B.A., 2004, University of Botswana, dissertation: The Socio- Economic Factors that Cause the Decline in Arable Agriculture: A Case Study of Mmopane Village, Kweneng District.

    3 Motlhokakobo B, B.A., 2004, University of Botswana, dissertation: Public Transport in Gaborone: Policies Towards Sustainable Public Transport Systems.

    2 Gaboitsioe MC, B.A., 2005, University of Botswana, dissertation: An Assessment of Land Use Conflicts in Communal Areas: A Case Study of Mmathethe.

    1 Naledi D, B.A., 2005, University of Botswana, dissertation: Rural Land Use and Management of Rural Natural Resources: A Case Study of Kasane and Chobe National Park.

    Project Focus Funding Source Research Projects

    EDDI USAID GIS laboratory facility

    SRRP EU Subsistence rangelands

    MAPOSDA EU Sustainable environmental management & livelihoods

    SLUSE DANIDA Land use and natural resources Natural resource management

    Major Successful Fund-raising Research Projects Achieved Under my Headship of the Department of Environmental Science

    SACUDE DANIDA Impact of urbanization and industrialization in Southern Africa

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    LIMPOPO GEF/START Climate change and adaptation in the Limpopo Basin

    University of

    Botswana (1999–2002) SETES SADC/ELMS EIS training and education

    Major Academic Research & Consultancy Projects

    2006–2007 UB-IVP Research Project on Integration of Local Communities into the Management of Rangeland Resources in Communal Lands in Botswana.

    2004- 2005 Natural Resource Utilisation and Land Use Conflicts in the Okavango; external funding from START / PACOM, Washington DC (in collaboration with Mbaiwa JE).

    June–July 1999 Evaluation of the Caring for Land Resources Sub-programme of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Nairobi, Kenya, Nations Programme UNEP funding.

    1997–1998 Desertification and Environmental Management in Botswana.

    1997–1998 Environment and Sustainable Development in the SADC Region.

    1995–1996 Commissioned by the Investment Promotion Authority of PNG to study the reserved activities of Papua New Guinea; joint-study in collaboration with Mawuli A & Kavanamur D; Investment Promotion Authority of Papua New Guinea funding.

    1995–1996 Industrial Centres of Papua New Guinea; University of Papua New Guinea funding

    Jan.–April 1990 Environmental Action Plan for Sustainable Development of Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) for the Ministry of Reclamation and Development of Arid, Semi-Arid Areas and Wastelands of Kenya; Finkel M, collaborator; World Bank funding.

    1990–1991 Anti-Desertification Programmes and Activities in Baringo & Machakos Districts of Kenya; Kenyatta University funding.

    Mar.–June 1983 Survey of Anti-Desertification Pilot Projects & Programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa; compilation of a Directory of National, Regional and International Institutions Involved in Desertification Control Projects; Research & Conduct of Training on Arid Lands Development (countries involved are: Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe; UNEP funding.

    May 1982 Population Expansion & Desertification in Tanzania; UNEP funding.

    1988-1989 Tanzania's Growth Centres and Industrial Decentralization Strategy; Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA) funding.

    1978–1979 Desertification in Tanzania; University of Dar es Salaam funding.

    1976–1977 Manufacturing Industries in Moshi, Tanga, Arusha & Dar es Salaam; University of Dar es Salaam funding.

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    1969-1971 Manufacturing in Ghana; Hazen Foundation Grant.

    1969 Manufacturing Industries in the Central Region of Ghana; University of Cape Coast funding.

    1968-1969 Mining Towns of Ghana; Ghana Publishing Corporation funding.

    1967 Socio-Economic Survey of the Central Region of Ghana; funding from the Dutch Social Studies Project of the University of Cape Coast.

    International Seminars Conferences & Workshops Attended & Papers Presented

    (from1980 to

    present)

    50 International Conference on Ecosystems Changes and Implications on Livelihoods of Rural Communities in Africa, Kunduchi Beach Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 18–20 Oct. 2006. chaired some sessions & delivered keynote paper on Overview of Environmental Issues in Southern Africa & two other collaborative papers:

    Land Use and Resource Conflicts in the Okavango Delta, and Investigation of Land Cover Change by Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

    49 Third IFF/SARF Regional Conference for Africa: Roads for the African Renaissance, International Conventional Centre, Durban, South Africa, 10-13 Sept. 2006 Archer EK & Darkoh MBK, The contribution of road development towards poverty alleviation in Botswana; paper accepted for presentation.

    48 2005 International Symposium on Pavement Recycling, Sao Paulo, Brazil 14–16 Mar. 2005, Archer EK, Chanda R & Darkoh MBK; presented paper on: The socio-economic and environmental impacts of road pavement in the Kgalagadi and Ghanzi districts in Botswana.

    47 Southern African Transport Conference (SATC), Pretoria, South Africa, 11-13 July 2005: Road Improvement and Safety; a Case Study from the Western Region of Botswana by Archer EK, Chanda R, Darkoh MBK & Mpotokwane MA; paper presented at conference.

    46 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Curriculum and Research Management in Sustainable Land Use and Natural Resource Management of TUCED-SLUSE, Bangkok Thailand, 17-19 Aug. 2004, co-authored paper presented on: Land use issues surrounding wildlife utilisation and conservation in Botswana, by Kgabung B & Darkoh MBK.

    45 VIIth International Rangelands Congress, Durban, South Africa, 26 July–2 Aug. 2003; co-convener of Session IV on Desertification: Patterns & Processes; presented keynote paper on: Overview of Desertification in the Drylands of Africa.

    44 GEF Regional Workshop on Promoting Best Practices for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity of Global Significance in Arid and Semi-arid Zones, Cairo, Egypt, 11-18 Dec. 2002; served as facilitator & resource person.

    43 GEF Regional Workshop on Promoting Best Practices for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity of Global Significance in Arid and Semi-arid Zones, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 21–24 April 2002; presented paper on: Promoting Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa through Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS).

    42 International Workshop on Alternative Ways to Combat Desertification: Connecting Community Action with Science and Common Sense, Cape Town, 8–10 April 2002, served as resource person & chairman for session.

    41 Rangelands and Animal Production: Prospects and Challenges Workshop organized by the Botswana College of Agriculture, BCA, Gaborone, 25-28

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    Feb. 2002; presented paper on: The Influence of Globalisation on the Livestock Industry of Botswana.

    40 International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems: African Perspectives, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa, 12–15 Sept. 2001; delivered keynote paper on: Towards Enhancing Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation through Indigenous Knowledge Systems.

    39 Challenges and Responsibilities of Doing Social Research in Botswana: Ethical Issues, organized by Botswana Chapter of OSSREA, Oasis Hotel, Gaborone, 4–5 June 2001; chaired opening session & presented introductory remarks on conference theme.

    38 First Meeting of the Liaison Group on the CBD–CCD Joint Work Programme on the Biological Diversity of the Dry and Sub-humid Lands, Bonn, Germany, 30 April–2 May 2001; served as a facilitator & resource person.

    37 Workshop on Climate Change, Biodiversity, Multi-species Production Systems and Sustainable Livelihoods in the Kalahari Region, sponsored by START / PASS, Maun, Botswana, 9–13 Oct. 2000; presented paper on: Regional Perspectives on Agriculture and Biodiversity in the Drylands of Africa.

    36 World Conservation Union International Congress: Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability: Agriculture by Diversity, Economy and Society (Interactive Session 8), co-ordinated by IUCN European Regional Office; Amman, Jordan, 3–8 Oct 2000; presented paper on: Agriculture and Biodiversity in the Drylands of Africa.

    35 Consultative Meeting on the Thematic Programme Network for the Promotion of Rational Use of Rangelands and Development of Fodder Crops in the Context of the Regional Action Programme in Africa, organized by Secretariat of the Convention to Combat Desertification (UN–CCD), Bonn, 27-28 April 2000; served as panel member & resource person on:

    Network for the Promotion of Agro-forestry and Soil Conservation; and

    Network for the Promotion of Rational Use of Rangelands and Development of Fodder Crops.

    34 International Conference on Desertification and Soil Degradation, Moscow, Russian Federation, organized by UNEP, 11–15 Nov. 1999, presented keynote address on: UNEP and Caring for Land Resources.

    33 Conference on Pastoral Resource Competition in East Africa, organized by OSSREA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, October 21–25 1999; presented paper on: Sustainable Development in Resource Conflict Situations–Botswana.

    32 International Workshop on the Desertification Convention: Data and Information Requirements for Interdisciplinary Research, organized by European Union, Alghero, Sardinia, Italy, 8–13 Oct. 1999; paper presented on: The Physical and Social Indicators of Desertification in Botswana & also chaired one of the conference sessions.

    31 Forty-Fifth Anniversary of the Dutch Institute of Social Studies (ISS) International Debate on Global Futures, The Hague, Netherlands, 8–10 Oct. 1997; served as facilitator & resource person.

    30 International Workshop on Rangeland Desertification, organized by the Agricultural Ministry of Iceland, The Agricultural Research Institute, Keldnaholt, et al, Reykjavik, Iceland, 12–22 Sept. 1997; presented paper on: The Problem of Desertification and its Combat in Botswana.

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    29 International Workshop on Science and Technology for Drylands Security, organized by UNEP & Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 8–11 July 1997; presented paper on Environmental Security in the Drylands of Africa: The Role of Science and Technology.

    28 Regional Workshop on Pollution Control and Environmental Management organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat & the Department of Environmental Science, University of Botswana, 26 May–6 June 1997; presented paper on: Environmental Impacts of Urbanisation.

    27 Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) Regional Workshop for Africa and the Middle East, organized by International Centre for Environment & Development (ICED), Abu Sultan, Egypt, 28–30 Sept. 1996. served as a discussant & resource person on proposed Encyclopaedia for Life Support Systems.

    26 Commonwealth Geographical Bureau Silver Jubilee Symposium on Global Change and the British Commonwealth, Hong Kong, 5–7 Dec. 1994; paper presented on: Sub-Saharan Africa in Crisis and the Need for a New Domestic Order.

    25 IUSSP/UNESCO/IGU Conference on Population and Environment in Arid Regions, hosted by the University of Jordan Amman, Jordan, 24–17 Oct. 1994, presented paper on: Problems of Land Use in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL).

    24 National Workshop on Desertification in Namibia, organized by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, 4-7 July 1994, presented keynote paper on: Desertification in Africa with Special Reference to Eastern and Southern Africa.

    23 International Workshop on Coping and Adaptive Strategies for the Poor in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, organized by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) of Canada, Nairobi, Kenya, 11-12 May 1994, served as resource person & presented paper on: Contemporary Knowledge and Development of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands.

    22 Round Table Conference on Population Environment and Sustainable Developments, organized by International Academy of the Environments, Geneva, Switzerland, 24-26 Nov. 1993, presented paper on: Population, Environment and Sustainable Development: Desertification in Africa, also served as discussant, resource person & on the Sub-Committee of the Draft Recommendations of the Round Table.

    21 International Conference on Human Livelihoods in Drylands-Constraints and Possibilities, organized by EPOS (Environmental Policy and Society) Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden, 23-25 Nov. 1993, presented paper on: Towards a Community Management of Natural Resources in the Drylands of Sub-Saharan Africa. (Paper read on my behalf at Conference.)

    20 Twentieth Waigani Seminar, University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 22-27 Aug. 1993, presented paper on: Sustainable Life and Business.

    19 Degradating Environments and Management Policies: A Tropical Perspective. Commonwealth Geographical Bureau's Workshop, Georgetown, Guyana, 23-29 Aug. 1993, presented paper on: Environmental Problems in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL). (Paper read by Professor J.T. Parry on my behalf.)

    18 IISD Workshop on Poverty and Empowerment organized by IISD, Canada

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    in Nairobi, Kenya, 29-30 April 1993; served as discussant & resource person.

    17 Bura Fuelwood Project Research Seminar, organized by KEFRI, University of Helsinki & Enso Forest Development Ltd, Nairobi, 8-10 March 1993: served as resource person & presented paper on: The Deterioration of the Environment in Africa's Drylands and River Basins.

    16 Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Protection of the Natural and Man-Made Environment, organized by UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) at Addis Ababa, 30 Nov.-4 Dec. 1992; served as Chairman of this Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting & also presented keynote paper on: Towards Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection in Africa.

    15 UNSO / GEF / Expert Group Meeting on Desertification / Land Degradation, organized by UNSO / UNDP / UNEP, Nairobi, 28-30 Oct. 1992, served as resource person & discussant.

    14 International Conference on Nomadism and Development, Isfahan, Iran, 1–6 Sept. 1992, presented paper on: Sustaining the ASAL Environment in Kenya through Improved Pastoralism.

    13 University of Papua New Guinea Port Moresby, PNG, Visiting Professor/Guest Lecturer, 8-16 May 1992, delivered:

    seminar paper on: Dodoma-an example of a Growth Centre Shibboleth; and a public lecture on: Planning Arid Lands Development in Africa.

    12 Desertification Assessment in Southern and Eastern Pre-Aral Region [SEPAR]. Invited under the UNEP / USSR Project to participate in developing Methodology for Assessment of Land Degradation by UNEP & the Centre for International Project of the USSR State Committee for Environmental Protection in Aug. 1991.

    11 Environmental Stress in African Drylands and Its Impact on River Basins, conference organized by Scandinavian Institute of African Studies (SIAS) and OSSREA at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 22–24 April 1991; presented paper on: Irrigation and Development in Kenya's ASAL & served as rapporteur for one of the sessions; appointed by conference organizers to edit the proceedings into a book.

    10 International Workshop on Security in African Drylands, organized by SIAS, Uppsala, Sweden, 5-7 Nov. 1990; presented paper on: Planning Arid Lands Development in Africa & served as rapporteur for one session.

    9 Regional Training Course on Land Use Management and Extension, organized by KENGO, Nairobi, Kenya, 13 Aug. 1990, presented paper on: Land Degradation and Resource Management in Kenya.

    8 Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA) Geography Workshop, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, 15-20 Nov. 1988, presented:

    keynote address on: Geography, Research and Development in Eastern and Southern Africa: The Challenge; and

    paper on: Cash Crop versus Food Crops in Africa: A Conflict Between Dependency and Autonomy.

    7 National Environmental Secretariat Desertification Consultation (Symposium), 18-20 Jan. 1988, Nairobi, Kenya; served as resource person & discussant.

    6 Twentieth International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment, 4-10 Dec. 1986, UNEP, Nairobi, Kenya; served as resource person & discussant.

    5 National Conference on Economic Development: Diverse Perspectives, organized by School of Planning, University of Cincinnati, 17–19 April 1986,

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    presented paper on: Tanzania's Long-Term Industrial Strategy: The Basic Industry Strategy (BIS).

    4 4th International Seminar on Remote Sensing and Decision Making, Nairobi, Kenya, 1-5 & 8-19 Nov. 1982, organized by Kenya Rangeland Ecological Monitoring Unit (KREMU) & ITC, Netherlands; served as panel member & discussant.

    3 National Symposium on Industrial Research and Development, 7–11 Nov. 1981, Nairobi, Kenya, served as resource person & discussant on policy matters.

    2 International Workshop on Strategies for Developing the Resources of the Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya, 4-8 Aug. 1981, Nairobi, Kenya, served as resource person & discussant.

    1 UNEP International Scientific Symposium on Combating Desertification, Tashkent, USSR, Oct. 1981, presented paper on: Experience of Arid Land Development in Tanzania, & chaired one of the sessions.

    P U B L I C A T I O N S Books 10 Mbaiwa JE & Darkoh MBK (2006) Tourism and Environment in the Okavango

    Delta, Botswana. Pula Press Gaborone, Pula Press, Gaborone, Botswana, ISBN 9991261141.

    9 Darkoh MBK & Rwomire A (2003), eds. Human Impact on Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa. Ashgate, Aldershot, UK, ISBN 0754631540.

    8 Okut–Uma RWO, Ekosse GE, Gotlop–Bogatsu Y, Darkoh MBK & Totolo O (2000) eds. Pollution Control and Waste Management in Developing Countries. Commonwealth Secretariat, London, UK, ISBN 0850925576.

    7 Darkoh MBK (1994) Tanzania's Growth Centre Policy and Industrial Development, Peter Lang Publishers, Frankfurt, Germany, ISBN 3631470622.

    6 Darkoh MBK ed. (1992) African River Basins and Dryland Crises. published jointly by OSSREA & the Research Programme on Environment and International Security (RPEIS), Departments of Human and Physical Geography, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden, ISBN 1950609084.

    5 Darkoh MBK (1990) Towards Sustainable Development of Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

    4 Darkoh MBK, Obudho R & Obara D (1989) Geography of Africa, Volume 2, College of Adult and Distance Education (CADE), Faculty of External Degree Studies, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

    3 Darkoh MBK (1989) Combating Desertification in the Southern African Region: An Updated Regional Assessment. UNEP, Desertification Control Activity Centre, Nairobi and Moscow.

    2 Darkoh MBK (1984) Tanzania's Industrial Strategy. Anyange Press, Kisumu, Kenya

    1 Darkoh MBK (1980) Man and Desertification in Tropical Africa. Dar es Salaam University Press, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

    Technical &

    Consultancy Reports &

    Monographs

    20 Chanda R, Arntzen JW, Buzani B, Darkoh MBK, Hambira W, Perkins JS, & Segosebe EM (2007) Filling the information Gaps to Guide Rangeland Management Options in Botswana. University of Botswana Research Project, Gaborone, Botswana, 292 pp.

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    19 Darkoh MBK & Mbaiwa JE (2005) Resource Utilisation and Land Use Conflicts in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, System for Analysis, Research and Training (START), Washington DC, 117 pp.

    18 Darkoh MBK (1999) Evaluation of the Caring for Land Resources Sub-programme, report commissioned by UNEP, Nairobi, Kenya, 81pp.

    17 Darkoh MBK, Mawuli A & Kavanamur D (1996) Study of the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) Reserved Activities, report commissioned by the Investment Promotion Authority of Papua New Guinea, UNISEARCH, Executive Summary, 15 pp. and main report, 300 pp.

    16 Darkoh MBK (1995) Desertification: What It Is and What Papua New Guinea Can Learn From It, University of Papua New Guinea, Department of Geography Monograph Series, No. 1, UPNG, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 173 pp.

    15 Darkoh MBK (1994) Patterns, Paths and Problems of Industrialisation in Developing Economies, Inaugural Lecture, University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

    14 Darkoh MBK (1991) Environmental Conservation in Eastern and Southern Africa, A Research Proposal for OSSREA Senior Scholars.

    13 Finkel M & Darkoh MBK (1990) Draft Environmental Action Plan for Sustainable Development for ASAL of Kenya, Ministry of Reclamation and Development of Arid and Semi-Arid Areas and Wastelands (MRDASW), Nairobi, Kenya, report, sponsored by the World Bank & MRDASW) 142 pp.

    12 Darkoh MBK (1990) Tanzania's Growth Centre and Industrial Decentralisation Strategy, OSSREA Research Report, 370 pp.

    11 Darkoh MBK (1983) Exchange of Information and Expertise on Desertification Matters Among African Countries I: A General Report on the Activities, Methodology, and Experience of the Mission: Zambia, Lesotho, Botswana, Ethiopia, Malagasy and Zimbabwe, report commissioned by UNEP, Nairobi, Kenya, 29 pp.

    10 Darkoh MBK (1983) Exchange of Information and Expertise on Desertification Matters among African Countries II: A Draft Directory of Institutions Involved in Desertification Control in Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, report commissioned by UNEP, Nairobi, Kenya, 187 pp.

    9 Darkoh MBK (1983) Exchange of Information and Expertise on desertification Matters Among African Countries III: A Survey of Earlier and Current Anti-Desertification Programmes in Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, report commissioned by UNEP, Nairobi, Kenya, 116 pp.

    8 Darkoh MBK (1977) Notes and Interviews on Manufacturing Industries in Moshi, Tanga, Arusha and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Department of Geography, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 294 pp.

    7 Gray A, Datoo B & Darkoh MBK (1976) Underdevelopment and Regional Planning: Changing Perspectives in Teaching and Research within the Department of Geography, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, pp 32.

    6 Darkoh MBK (1975) Manufacturing in Ghana, Ghana Publishing Corporation, Accra-Tema.

    5 Darkoh MBK (1971) Industrial Location in a Developing Country: A Study of the Distribution of Manufacturing in Ghana in Relation to Selected

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    Socio-Economic Characteristics. Ph D. thesis in Geography, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA (published in 1972 by University Micro-Films Ltd. A Xerox Company, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA).

    4 Darkoh MBK (1969) The Mining Towns of Ghana, Ghana Publishing Corporation Accra-Tema, Ghana.

    3 Darkoh MBK & Wagenburr HTM (1968) Socio-Economic Survey of the Central Region of Ghana: A Preliminary Survey of Natural Resources, Office of Regional Planning, Cap and University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.

    2 Darkoh MBK (1966) An Historical Geography of the Ho-Kpandu-Buem Area of the Volta Region of Ghana. M.A. thesis in Geography, Department of Geography, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.

    1 Darkoh MBK (1963) The Economic Activities of the People of Buem, B.A. dissertation in Geography (honours), Department of Geography, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.

    Chapters

    in Books

    23 Mbaiwa JE & Darkoh MBK (2008) The socio- economic impact of tourism development in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, in Saarinen J & Manwa H, eds. Sustainable Tourism in Southern Africa: Local Communities and Natural Resources in Transition, London: Elsevier (in press).

    22 Darkoh MBK & Khayesi M (2008) Spatializing development and environmental discourses: the case of sustainable development and globalization, Salih M, eds. Re–claimimg Sustainable Development: Global Environmental Change and Poverty Reduction. Essays in Honour of Professor Hans Opschoor, London: Edward Elgar (in press).

    21 Darkoh MBK (2003) Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation in Africa Through Indigenous Knowledge, in Lemons JE, Victor R & Schaffer D, eds. Conserving Biodiversity in Arid Regions Best Practices in Developing Nations, Dordrech, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers, Chap. 6, pp. 73–86.

    20 Darkoh MBK (2003) Environmental Security in the Drylands of Africa, in Darkoh MBK & Rwomire A (2003), eds. Human Impact on Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa, Ashgate, Chap. 4, pp. 55-74.

    19 Darkoh MBK (2003) The Nature, Causes and Consequences of Desertification in the Drylands of Africa, in Darkoh MBK & Rwomire A (2003), eds. Human Impact on Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa, Ashgate, Chap. 10, pp. 199–236.

    18 Darkoh MBK (2003) Agriculture and Biodiversity in the Drylands of Africa, in Darkoh MBK & Rwomire A (2003), eds. Human Impact on Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa, Ashgate, Chap. 12, pp. 253–282.

    17 Darkoh MBK & Rwomire A (2003) Introduction: Ideas on Human Impact on Environment and Prospects for a Sustainable Future in Africa, in Darkoh MBK & Rwomire A (2003) eds. Human Impact on Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa, Ashgate, Chap. 1, pp. 1–28.

    16 Mbaiwa JE, Darkoh MBK & Nakizito J (2003) Globalisation and wildlife resource sustainability in Botswana, in Darkoh MBK & Rwomire A (2003) eds. Human Impact on Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa, Ashgate, Chap. 15, pp. 349–377.

    15 Musyoki A & Darkoh MBK (2002) Structural Adjustments to Globalisation: The Changing Economic Geography of Botswana, in Lemon A & Rogerson CM, eds.

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    Geography and Economy in South Africa and Its Neighbours, Oxford: Ashgate Publising Company, UK, pp. 187–204.

    14 Darkoh MBK (2001) Agriculture and Biodiversity in the Drylands of Africa, in Wiseman R & Hopkins L, eds. Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability, IUCN, Glands, pp. 38–62.

    13 Darkoh MBK & Mbaiwa JE (2001) Sustainable Development and Resource Conflicts in Botswana, in Mohamed Salih MA, Dietz T & Ahmed AM, eds. African Pastoralism: Conflict, Institutions and Government, Pluto Press, London, Chap. 2, pp. 39–55.

    12 Darkoh MBK (2000) Environmental Impacts of Urbanisation, in W‘O Okut–Uma RWO, Ekosse GE, Gotlop–Bogatsu Y, Darkoh MBK & Totolo O, eds. Pollution Control and Waste Management in Developing Countries, Commonwealth Secretariat, London, pp. 53–68.

    11 Darkoh MBK (1999) Desertification in Botswana, in Case Studies of Rangeland Desertification, Arnalds O & Archer S, eds. RALA Report Number 200, Rannsoknastofnun Landbunaoarins, Reykjavik, Iceland, pp. 61–74.

    10 Darkoh MBK (1999) Desertification and Environmental Management in Botswana, Environmental Planning, Policies and Politics in Eastern and Southern Africa, Salih M & Tedla S, eds. Macmillan Press Ltd, Chap. 10, pp.181–200.

    9 Darkoh, M.B.K. (1996) Sub-Saharan Africa in Crisis and the Need for a New Domestic Order, Global Change and the Commonwealth, Yue-Man Yeung, ed. Hong Kong Institute of Asia–Pacific Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Don Bosco Printing Company Ltd, Hong Kong, Chap. 3, pp. 45–66.

    8 Darkoh MBK (1996) Environmental Problems in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, Land Degradation in the Tropics, Eden MJ & Parry JT, eds. Mansell Publishing & The Commonwealth Foundation, London, Chap. 10, pp. 73-99.

    7 Darkoh MBK (1996) Towards an Adaptive and Community-based Approach to the Management of Natural Resources in the Drylands of Africa, Approaching Nature from Local Communities: Security Perceived and Achieved, Hjort af Ornas A, ed. Environment Policy and Society, Linköping University, Sweden, Linköping, pp. 73–99.

    6 Darkoh MBK (1992) Irrigation and Development in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, in African River Basins and Dryland Crises, Darkoh MBK, ed. published jointly by OSSREA) & RPEIS, Departments of Human and Physical Geography, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden, pp. 79-96.

    5 Darkoh MBK (1992) Introduction: African River Basins at Risk, in African River Basins and Dryland Crises, Darkoh MBK, ed. published jointly by OSSREA & RPEIS, Departments of Human and Physical Geography, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden, pp. 1-12.

    4 Darkoh MBK (1992) Planning Arid Lands Development in Africa: Some Reflections from the Ringside, Security in African Drylands, Hjort af Ornas A, ed. published by RPEIS, Department of Human and Physical Geography, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden, Chap. 3.

    3 Darkoh MBK (1986) "Experience of Arid Lands Development in Tanzania", Arid Land Development & the Combat against Desertification: An Integrated Approach, UNEP / USSR Commission for UNEP, Moscow, Chap. 12.

    2 Darkoh MBK (1974) Towards a Planned Industrial Reallocation Pattern in Ghana, Urbanization, National Development and Regional Planning in Africa, El-Shakhs S & Obudho RA, eds. Praeger Publishers, Chap. 8, pp. 110-129.

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    1 Darkoh MBK (1968) Man from the Geographical Point of View, University College of Cape Coast Open Day Symposium, Mfantsiman Press, Cape Coast, pp. 25-37.

    Articles in

    Refereed Journals

    83 Mbaiwa JE & Darkoh MBK (2008) The effects of veterinary fences on subsistence livestock farming in the Okavango delta, UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology, University of Swaziland (under review).

    82 Darkoh MBK (2008) Overview of the environmental problems of Southern Africa, African Journal of Ecology (accepted).

    81 Darkoh MBK & Mbaiwa JE (2008) Land Use and Resource Conflicts in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, African Journal of Ecology, (accepted).

    80 Mbaiwa JE & Darkoh MBK (2008) The Socio-economic Impacts of the Tourism Policy of 1990 in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, Botswana Notes and Records, Vol. 39, (in press).

    79 Mbaiwa JE, Thakadu OT & Darkoh MBK (2008) Indigenous Knowledge and Ecotourism-based Livelihoods in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, Botswana Notes and Records, Vol. 39 (in press).

    78 Lepetu J, Makopondo OB & Darkoh MBK (2007) Community-based Natural Resource Management and Tourism Partnership in Botswana: Which Way Forward? Botswana Notes and Records, Vol. 39 (in press).

    77 Lepetu J, Alavalapati J, Nair PK & Darkoh MBK (2007) Attitudes of Local Communities Towards Management Practices in Botswana: The Case Study of Kasane Forest Reserve, (under editorial review).

    76 Ntalabgwe B. Darkoh MBK & Archer EK (2007) The Impacts of coal mining in Morupule, Botswana, Journal of African Research & Development, Vol 33–34 (accepted).

    75 Ntsabane IP, Darkoh MBK, Totolo O & Gwebu TD (2007) Socio-economic and environmental impacts of Jwaneng Diamond Mine, Journal of African Research & Development, Vol. 33–34 (accepted).

    74 Mbaiwa JE and Darkoh MBK (2005) Sustainable Development and Natural Resource Competition and Conflicts in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, Botswana Notes and Records, Vol. 37, pp. 40-60.

    73 Darkoh MBK (2003) Desertification in the Drylands: A Review of the African Situation, Annals of Arid Zone, Vol. 42, Nos. 3-4, pp. 289-307.

    72 Darkoh MBK (2003) Regional Perspectives on Agriculture and Biodiversity in the Drylands of Africa, Journal of Arid Environments, Vol. 54, No. 2, pp. 261-280.

    71 Darkoh MBK & Mbaiwa JE (2002) Globalisation and the Livestock Industry in Botswana, Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 149-166.

    70 Nakizito J & Darkoh MBK (2002) Developing Countries and Incipient Industrialisation: A Case Study of Enterprise Clustering and Inter-firm Relations in Small and Medium-Scale Manufacturing Industries in Lobatse, Botswana, Journal of Social Development in Africa, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 19-38.

    69 Asare BK and Darkoh MBK (2001) Socio-economic Impacts of Mining in Botswana: A Case Study of the Selebi-Phikwe Copper-Nickel Mine, Eastern African Social Science Research Review, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 1-41.

    68 Darkoh MBK (2000) UNEP and Caring for Land Resources, Desertification

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    Control Bulletin, UNEP No. 36, pp. 107-117.

    67 Darkoh MBK (1999) The Role of Business in Sustainable Development, Desertification Control Bulletin, UNEP, No. 35, pp. 2-6.

    66 Darkoh MBK (1999) Environmental Security in the Drylands of Africa: The Role of Science and Technology, Desertification Control Bulletin, UNEP, No 34, pp. 6-15

    65 Darkoh MBK (1998) The Nature, Causes and Consequences of Desertification in the Dry lands of Africa, Land Degradation and Development, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 1-20.

    64 Rambanapasi CO & Darkoh MBK (1998) A General Overview of Regional Planning in the SADC Region, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 27-28, pp. 1-44.

    63 Darkoh MBK (1998) Industrialisation and Developing Economies, Trans African Journal of History, Vol. 26-27, pp. 1-17.

    62 Darkoh MBK & Mbaiwa J (1998) Wildlife Resource Utilisation and Policies in Botswana, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 27-28, pp. 45-71.

    61 Darkoh MBK (1998) The Nature, Causes and Consequences of Desertification in the Dry lands of Africa, Land Degradation and Development, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 1-20.

    60 Darkoh MBK (1998) Environmental Impacts of Urban-Industrial Development in the Developing World, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol.27-28, pp. 127-137.

    59 Darkoh MBK (1997) Trade, Environment and Sustainable Development, Malaysian Journal of Tropical Geography, Vol. 28(2), pp. 67-82, also, in Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, 1996. Vol. 26, pp. 115-140.

    58 Darkoh MBK (1996) Land Degradation and Sustainable Development in Papua New Guinea, Desertification Control Bulletin, UNEP, No. 29, pp. 9-16.

    57 Darkoh MBK (1996) Desertification: Its Human Costs, Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 12-17.

    56 Darkoh MBK (1996) The Human Dimension of Desertification in the Dry Lands of Africa, Journal of Social Development in Africa, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 89-106.

    55 Darkoh MBK (1996) Papua New Guinea-An Archipelagic Nation Under Environmental Stress, Papua New Guinea Journal of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, Vol. 39, No. 7, pp. 102-117.

    54 Darkoh MBK (1995) Towards a Community-based Management of Natural Resources in the Dry Lands of Sub-Saharan Africa, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 25, pp. 29-36.

    53 Darkoh MBK (1994) Population, Environment and Sustainable Development Desertification in Africa, Desertification Control Bulletin (UNEP), No. 25, pp. 20-26.

    52 Darkoh MBK (1994) Towards Professional Excellence at Kenyatta University, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 24, pp. 74-87, authored with Wambari K.

    51 Darkoh MBK (1994) The Deterioration of the Environment in African Drylands and River Basins, Desertification Control Bulletin, UNEP, Vol. 24,

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    pp. 35-41.

    50 Darkoh MBK (1993) Desertification: The Scourge of Africa, TIEMPO, IIED, London, Issue No. 8, pp. 1-6.

    49 Darkoh MBK & Khayesi M (1993) Kenya: From Lake Chalbi to a Desert, Resources: A Journal for Sustainable Development in Africa, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 31-32.

    48 Darkoh MBK (1993) Land Degradation and Soil Conservation in Eastern and Southern Africa: A Research Agenda, Desertification Control Bulletin, UNEP, No. 22, pp. 60-68 & also in Resources, 1992, Vol. 3, No.1, pp. 38-44.

    47 Darkoh MBK (1993) Towards Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection in African Drylands", Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 23, pp. 1-23, abridged version in WHYDAH Newsletter, African Academy of Sciences, Mar. 1993, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 1-8.

    46 Darkoh MBK (1993) Dodoma-An Example of a Growth Centre Shibboleth, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 23, pp. 71-92.

    45 Wangui EE & Darkoh MBK (1992) A Geographical Study of Kibera as an Example of an Uncontrolled Settlement, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 22, pp. 75-91.

    44 Ould-Mey M & Darkoh MBK (1992) Cash Crops versus Food Crops in Africa: A Conflict Between Dependency and Autonomy, Trans African Journal of History, Vol. 21, pp.36-50.

    43 Darkoh MBK (1992) Geography, Research and Development in Eastern and Southern Africa: The Challenge, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 22, pp. 1-10.

    42 Darkoh MBK (1991) Fuelwood Crises in Kenya's ASAL, Resources: A Journal for Sustainable Development in Africa, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 7-13.

    41 Darkoh MBK & Finkel M (1991) Sustaining the ASAL Environment in Kenya through Improved Pastoralism and Agriculture, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 21, pp. 1-20.

    40 Darkoh MBK (1991) Land Degradation and Resource Management in Kenya, Desertification Control Bulletin, UNEP, No. 19, pp. 61-72.

    39 Darkoh MBK (1990) Trends in Natural Resource Use and Prospects of Sustainable Resource Management in Kenya's Arid Semi-Arid Lands, Land Degradation and Rehabilitation, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 177-190.

    38 Darkoh MBK (1990) Towards the Sustainable Development of Kenya’s Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASAL), WAJIBU: Journal of Social and Religious Concerns, Vol. 5, No. 4, 1990, pp. 2-10.

    37 Darkoh MBK (1989) The Underlying Causes of the Food Crisis in Africa, Trans-African Journal of History, Vol. 18, pp. 54-79.

    36 Darkoh MBK (1989) Desertification in Africa, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 19, pp. 1-55.

    35 Deacon P & Darkoh MBK (1987) Policies and Practices Behind the Degradation of Kenya’s Land Resources-A Preliminary Review, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 17, pp. 34-62.

    34 Darkoh MBK (1987) Tanzania's Long-Term Industrial Strategy: The Basic Industry Strategy, African Urban Quarterly, Vol. 1, No. 3-4, pp. 235-245.

    33 Darkoh MBK (1987) Socio-Economic and Institutional Factors Behind Desertification in Southern Africa, AREA: Bulletin of the Institute of British Geographers, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 25-33.

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    32 Darkoh MBK (1987) Combating Desertification in the Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Tanzania, Journal of Arid Environments, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 87-99.

    31 Darkoh MBK (1986) Geographic Research and National Development in Developing Countries: The Case of Tanzania, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, No. 16, pp. 20-34.

    30 Darkoh MBK (1986) Combating Desertification in Zimbabwe, Desertification Control Bulletin, No. 13, UNEP, pp. 17-28.

    29 Darkoh MBK (1986) Tanzania’s Long- Term Industrial Strategy: The Basic Industry Strategy (BIS), African Urban Quarterly, Vol. 1, No. 3-4, pp. 235-245.

    28 Darkoh MBK (1985) Geography and Education for Self-Reliance in Tanzania, Kenya Journal of Education, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 76-91.

    27 Darkoh MBK (1984) Combating Desertification in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Trans-African Journal of History, special issue on Southern Central Africa, No. 13, pp. 188-217.

    26 Darkoh MBK (1984) Tanzania's Industrial Strategy, Malaysian Journal of Tropical Geography, Vol. 9, pp. 14-27.

    25 Darkoh MBK (1984) "Tanzania's Industrial Development Experience", Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, No. 14, pp. 47-80.

    24 Darkoh MBK (1983) "The Contemporary Political Map and African Unity", Presence Africaine, No. 126, pp. 58-98, also in Trans-African Journal of History, Vol. 11, 1982, pp. 64-89.

    23 Darkoh MBK (1982) "Population Expansion and Desertification in Tanzania", Desertification Control Bulletin, UNEP, No. 6, pp. 26-33.

    22 Darkoh MBK (1982) "Desertification in Tanzania”, Geography, Vol. 67, Part 4, pp. 320-331.

    21 Darkoh MBK (1981) Geography and Society, Journal of Eastern African Research and Development, Vol. 11, pp. 32-61.

    20 Darkoh MBK & Mashalla SK (1980) Vegetation Destruction and Environmental Degradation in Tropical Africa, Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, No. 19-20, pp. 169-197.

    19 Darkoh MBK (1978) The Development and Problems of Manufacturing Industry in Ghana During the Nkrumah Era, ODU, A Journal of West African Studies, No. 16, pp. 3-34.

    18 Darkoh MBK (1978) An Introductory Note on Underdevelopment And Industrialisation In Africa With Special Reference To East Africa During The Colonial Period, Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, No. l16, pp. 15-37.

    17 Darkoh MBK (1977) Growth Poles and Growth Centres with Special Reference to Developing Countries-A Critique, The Journal of Tropical Geography, Vol. 44, pp. 12-21.

    16 Darkoh MBK (1977) Trends in Geography: Some Relatively New Thrusts in Geographic Methodology and Research, Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, No. 15, pp. 23-47.

    15 Darkoh MBK (1976) Recent Trends in Regional Planning and Rural Development in Ghana, Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, No. 14, pp. 136-181.

    14 Darkoh MBK (1976) An Outline of Post-1966 Regional and Rural Development in Ghana, Pan African Journal, Vol. lX, No. 2, pp. 153-176.

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    13 Darkoh MBK (1976) A Note on the Scientific Quantitative Revolution in Geography, The Kenyan Geographer, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 37-43.

    12 Darkoh MBK & Tucey M (1976) Urbanisation, Regional Planning and Economic Development in Africa: Some Issues and Options, Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, No. 14, pp. 1-5.

    11 Darkoh MBK (1975) A Note on Growth Poles and Growth Centres, Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, No. 12, pp. 1-13.

    10 Darkoh MBK (1973) Industrial Strategy and Rural Development in Africa with Special Reference to Ghana, A Review of Current Trends and Suggestions for a Future Plan of Action, Geoforum, No. 16, pp. 7-24.

    9 Darkoh MBK (1973) Manufacturing in Ghana, 1957-1967, Bulletin de I.F.A.N., Vol. 35, Series B, No. 4, pp. 813-853.

    8 Darkoh MBK (1972) The Need for Planned Restructuring and Redistribution of Manufacturing Industries in Ghana, The African Urban Notes, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 83-96.

    7 Darkoh MBK (1971) The Distribution of Manufacturing in Ghana: A Case Study of Industrial Location in a Developing Country, Scottish Geographical Magazine, Vol. 87, No. 1, pp. 38-57.

    6 Darkoh MBK (1970) A Preliminary Study of the Spatial Distribution of Manufacturing in Ghana, Sierra Leone Geographical Journal, No. 14, pp. 38-49.

    5 Darkoh MBK (1970) A Note on the Peopling of the Forest Hills of the Volta Region of Ghana, Ghana Notes and Queries: The Bulletin of the Historical Society of Ghana, No. 11, pp. 8–13.

    4 Darkoh MBK (1968) Togoland Under the Germans: Thirty Years of Economic Development, 1884-1914, Part II, Nigerian Geographical Journal, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 153-163.

    3 Darkoh MBK (1967) Togoland Under the Germans: Thirty Years of Economic Development, 1884-1914, Part I, Nigerian Geographical Journal, Vol.10, No. 2, pp. 107–123.

    2 Darkoh MBK (1964) Recent Trends in the Economic Geography of Buem, Bulletin of the Ghana Geographical Association, Vol. 9, pp. 52–68.

    1 Darkoh MBK (1964) The Economic Life of Buem, 1884–1914", Bulletin of the Ghana Geographical Association, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 4–54.

    Published

    Proceedings of International Conferences,

    Workshops and Seminars

    21 Maphanyane JG, Winter S, Leach J, Darkoh MBK & Musisui–Nkambwe S (2007) Investigation of Land Cover Change by Traditional Ecological Knowledge, International Conference on Ecosystems Changes and their Implications on Livelihoods of Rural Communities in Africa, Kunduchi Beach Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,18-20 Oct. 2006 (under review for publication).

    20 Archer EK & Darkoh MBK (2006) The contribution of road development towards poverty alleviation in Botswana, Proceedings of Third IFF / SARF Regional Conference for Africa: Roads for the African Renaissance, International Conventional Centre, Durban, South Africa, Paper No. 43, pp. 206–217.

    19 Archer EK, Chanda R, Darkoh MBK & Mpotokwane MA (2005) Road Improvement and Safety: A Case Study from the Western Region of Botswana. Proceedings of the 24th Southern African Transport Conference (SATC 2005) 11–13 July 2005, Pretoria, South Africa, pp. 202–

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    212.

    18 Archer EK, Chanda R & Darkoh MBK 2005, The socio-economic and environmental impacts of road pavement in the Kgalagadi and Ghanzi districts in Botswana, Paper 065-01 in The Proceedings of the 2005 International Symposium on Pavement Recycling, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 14–16 Mar. 2005.

    17 Darkoh MBK (2004) Towards Agricultural and Biodiversity Conservation through Indigenous Knowledge Systems" in Masoga M. & Musyoki A, eds. Building on the Indigenous–An African Perspective, proceedings of an International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems held at the University of Venda, 12–15 Sept. 2001 & published by National Research Foundation of South Africa & University of Venda for Science and Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, pp. 213–224.

    16 Darkoh MBK (2003) Overview of Desertification in the Drylands of Africa, Proceedings of the VII International Rangelands Congress, Allsopp N & et al, eds. 26 July–1 Aug. 2003, Durban, South Africa, pp. 424–435.

    15 Darkoh MBK & Ringrose S. (2001) Physical and Social Indicators of Range Degradation in Botswana, Desertification Convention: Data and Information Requirement for Interdisciplinary Research, Universita di Sassari, Sardinia, Alghero, Italy, European Commission, pp. 157–165.

    14 Darkoh MBK (1999) UNEP and Caring for Land Resources, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference on Desertification and Soil Degradation, Moscow, Russian Federation, Institute of Soil Science of Moscow State University & Russian Academy of Sciences, pp. 11–32.

    13 Darkoh MBK (1997) Environmental Security in the Drylands of Africa: The Role of Science and Technology, The Science and Technology of Environmental Security Drylands, UNEP & Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, pp. 51–72.

    12 Darkoh, MBK (1997) Desertification Problems in Botswana, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Rangeland Desertification, Reyjavik, Iceland, Arnaulds A, ed.

    11 Darkoh MBK (1994) Desertification in Africa–with Special Reference to Eastern and Southern Africa, Proceedings of Namibia's Workshop to Combat Desertification, Wolters S, ed. Deserts Research Foundation of Namibia, pp. 57–69.

    10 Darkoh MBK (1994) Problems of Land Use in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, UNESCO / IUSSP / IGU Conference on Population and Environments in Arid Regions, Amman, Jordan, 24-27 Oct. 1994.

    9 Darkoh MBK (1993) The Deterioration of the Environment in Africa's Drylands and River Basins, in Laxen J, Koskela J, Kuusipalo J & Otsamo A, eds. Proceedings of the Bura Fuelwood Project Research Seminar, Nairobi, 9-10 Mar. 1993, University of Helsinki Tropical Forest Report, Vol. 9, pp. 17-30.

    8 Darkoh MBK, Mutunga PK, Bali SK, Gichohi GW, Sogomo SK & Chege JW (1992) Workshop Recommendations on: Towards Professional Excellence: Improving Teaching and Research Capabilities at Kenyatta University, in Bali SK & Mutunga P, eds. Towards Academic and Professional Excellence in Higher Education, Report on the National Workshop, Mombasa, Kenya, 9–16 Feb. 1992, published by GFID, pp. 110–117.

    7 Darkoh MBK & Wambari K (1992) Towards Professional Excellence at

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    Kenyatta University, Bali SK & Mutunga P, eds. Towards Academic and Professional Excellence in Higher Education, Report on the National Workshop, Mombasa, Kenya, 9–16 Feb. 1992, published by GFID, pp. 92–106.

    6 Darkoh MBK (1988) Cash Crops versus Food Crops: A Conflict Between Autonomy and Dependency in Africa, Proceedings of the OSSREA Geography Workshop, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, 15–20 Nov. 1988.

    5 Darkoh MBK (1988) Geography, Research and Development in Eastern and Southern Africa: The Challenge, Keynote Address, Proceedings of the OSSREA Geography Workshop, Zeit, Ethiopia, 15–20 Nov. 1988.

    4 Darkoh MBK (1981) Desertification–The Tanzanian Situation, in Combating Desertification Through Integrated Development, The UNEP / USSR Scientific Symposium on Combating Desertification, Tashkent, USSR, pp. 83–86.

    3 Darkoh MBK (1978) Towards a Rural Industrial Strategy in Ghana, Resources and Development in Africa, Vol. 2, IGU Regional Conference, Lagos, pp. 35–42.

    2 Darkoh MBK (1978) An Introductory Note on Underdevelopment and Industrialisation in Africa with Special Reference to East Africa during the Colonial Period, Resources and Development in Africa, Vol. 2, IGU Regional Conference, Lagos; also in Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, No. 15, (1978), pp. 15-18.

    1 Darkoh MBK (1972) "Geography and Education in Ghanaian Secondary Schools", in Proceedings of the Nebraska Academy and Sciences and Affiliated Societies, Lincoln, Nebraska.

    Abstracts &

    Book Reviews 6 Archer EK, Chanda R, Darkoh MBK & Mpotokwane MA (2005) Road

    Improvement and Safety; a Case Study from the Western Region of Botswana, Southern African Transport Conference (SATC), Pretoria, 11-13 July 2005, p. 202.

    5 Archer EK, Chanda R, & Darkoh MBK (2005). The Socio-Economic and environmental impacts of road pavement in the Kgalagadi and Ghanzi districts in Botswana. International Symposium on Pavement Recycling, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 14–16 Mar. 2005.

    4 Hoffman MT & Darkoh MBK (2003) Rangelands as dynamic systems desertification: patterns and processes in Africa, African Journal of Range & Forage Science, 20 (2) p. 101.

    3 Darkoh MBK (2003) Overview of Desertification in the Drylands of Africa, African Journal of Range & Forage Science, 20 (2) p. 101.

    2 Darkoh MBK (1980) A Political Geography of Africa, by E.A. Boateng, Annals of the Association of American Geographers, Vol. 70, No. 1, pp. 117–119.

    1 Darkoh MBK (1972) Industrial Location in a Developing: Ghana, Dissertation Abstract International, Vol. 32, No. 7.

    Other Publications:

    (Special Feature

    Articles)

    16 Darkoh MBK (1996) Towards Environmental Sustainability in Papua New Guinea, PNG Business, Issue No. 267, Jan. 1996, pp. 18–21.

    15 Darkoh MBK (1995) Towards Environmental Sustainability in Papua New Guinea, PNG Business, Issue No. 266, Dec. 1995, pp. 24–26.

    14 Darkoh MBK (1995) Towards an Industrial Development Strategy for

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    Papua New Guinea Under the Structural Adjustment Programme, Saturday Independent, No. 28, 25 Nov. 1995, pp. 25–26.

    13 Darkoh MBK (1994) "Trade, Environment and Development, The Times (Papua New Guinea), 10 Nov. 1994.

    12 Darkoh MBK (1994) Export-Oriented Industrialisation, PNG Business, Sept. 1993.

    11 Darkoh MBK (1994) Problems with some Models of Industrialisation, PNG Business, Aug. 1994.

    10 Darkoh MBK (1993) Industrialisation versus Agriculture: A Choice for Papua New Guinea, Post-Courier, Papua New Guinea, 23 Sept. 1993. Authored with Miskaram N.

    9 Darkoh MBK (1993) Developing of Arid Areas, The Standard, Nairobi, Kenya, 2 Mar. 1993.

    8 Darkoh MBK (1990) Multinational Corporations in Africa: ALCO, College of Adult and Distance Education (CADE) Faculty of External Degree Studies, University of Nairobi (Radio Tutor Programme Series).

    7 Darkoh MBK (1990) Desertification in West Africa, College of Adult and Distance Education (CADE) Faculty of External Degree Studies, University of Nairobi, (Radio Tutor Programme Series).

    6 Darkoh MBK (1980) Geography and National Development, Daily News, Tanzania, 10 Oct. 1980.

    5 Darkoh MBK (1980) Geography and Planning, Daily News, Tanzania, 30 Oct. 1980.

    4 Darkoh MBK (1979) The Sahel Drifting to East Africa, Daily News, Tanzania, 8 Nov. 1979.

    3 Darkoh MBK. (1975) Towards a Rural Industrial Strategy in Ghana, Daily Graphic, (Ghana), 25 Jan. 1975, p. 18.

    2 Darkoh MBK (1975) Towards a Strategy for Rural Development, Daily Graphic, Ghana, 27 Jan. 1975, p. 15.

    1 Darkoh MBK (1972) Foreign Firms and African Development, Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska.

    Referees 4 Mohamed Salih, Ph.D., Professor & Chair, Politics of Development, Institute

    of development Studies, 2502 LT, The Hague, The Netherlands, Tel.: 31 (70) 42 60 573, Fax: 31 (70) 42 60 799,

    E- Mail: [email protected] 3 R. Chanda, Ph.D., Professor & Head. Department of Environmental Science,

    University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana, E-mail: [email protected]

    2 O. Totolo, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Dean, Faculty of Science, University of

    Botswana, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana E-mail: [email protected] 1 O.O. Areola, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Environmental Science,

    University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana, E-mail: [email protected]

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