ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PhD Forestry (Main subject: Social science), University of Montana, USA, 2015
- MSc Environmental & Natural Resource Economics, University of Birmingham, UK, 2008
- BSc Forestry, Copperbelt University, Zambia, 2005
RESEARCH AREAS
I am a socio-economic scientist whose research areas revolve around the human dimensions of natural resources management and conservation. I have experience, interest and working knowledge in socio-economic impact assessment, environmental valuation, value chain analysis, rural livelihoods and ecosystem services and natural resources governance. I have conducted research and provided consultancy services in the aforementioned subject areas for a period that spans over a decade.
PUBLICATIONS
Kwenye, J.M., & Mwango-Chunda, N. (2018). Lessons for REDD+ implementation: Insights from assessment of forest governance in the joint forest management system in Zambia. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 12 (2): 1-10.
Kwenye, J.M., & Freimund, W. (2017). Examining antecedents of destination loyalty in a Zambian context: The effect of perceived value, service quality and satisfaction. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 1(2): 4-22.
Kayika, P., Siachoono, S.M., Kalinda, C., & Kwenye, J.M. (2017). An Investigation of concentration of copper, cobalt and cadmium in soils and mango fruits growing on Konkola copper mine tailings in Chingola, Zambia. Archives of Science, 1: 1-4.
Kwenye, J.M., & Phiri, D. (2016). Promoting pro-environmental behaviors in a Zambian context: The effects of place attachment and loyalty to a natural tourist setting. International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Protection, 3(2), 17-26.
Van Riper, C.J., Sharp, R., Bagstad, K.J., Vagias, W.M., Kwenye, J.M., Depper, G., & Freimund, W. (2016). Recreation, value, and stewardship: Rethinking why people engage in environmental behaviors in parks and protected areas. In W. Samantha (Ed.), Engagement, education and expectations- The future of parks and protected areas. Hancock, Michigan: George Wright Society.
Kwenye, J.M., & Freimund, W. (2016). Loyalty to a local natural tourist setting: Examining predictors from relational and transactional perspectives using a Zambia context. Tourism Management Perspective. Tourism Management Perspectives, 20: 161-173.