Yasuko KusakariView profile
Research Fellow
Dag Hammarskjöld School of International Relations and DiplomacyCroatia
Yasuko Kusakari is a Research Fellow at the United Nations University – Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) , focusing on community-level capacity assessment tools in rural Africa. Her work emphasizes enhancing local development strategies through participatory approaches. The 2018 briefing paper she co-authored highlights the design and practical implementation of capacity assessment frameworks tailored to rural African contexts, aiming to bridge gaps in resource allocation and governance. Her research aligns with sustainable development goals, prioritizing grassroots engagement and equitable natural resource management.