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Andy Kusi-Appiah is a Lecturer and Doctoral Candidate at Carleton University's Department of Geography & Environmental Studies. He has taught at the department since 2005 while pursuing his PhD in Human Geography, focusing on the political ecology of water access and use in the Global South. His work examines strategies shaping water access in urban informal settlements and how resulting inequities impact wellbeing.
His research integrates themes of local knowledge systems, informal governance, and climate change adaptation through case studies in Malawi. Articles and unpublished manuscripts highlight trends in water governance, community-based solutions, and critiques of neoliberal policies. Key collaborations include the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship program and partnerships with Malawian institutions like Mzuzu University and the NGO Find Your Feet (FYF) in Malawi.
Scientific awards include recognition as a Queen Elizabeth Scholar (2019). He co-teaches courses like Water Supply Management and Environmental Impact Assessments at Mzuzu University, emphasizing human/social perspectives. His fieldwork in Malawi's periurban areas (e.g., Lower Zolozolo, Chibavi) explores water use in informal economies such as carwash centers and borehole maintenance.
Community engagement remains central to his work, evident in interactions with local leaders like Dr. Wales Singini and research assistants such as the Tumbuka-speaking "Captain Fortune." His advocacy for equitable climate policies and critiques of exploitative capitalist practices (e.g., exorbitant roaming charges) underscore his commitment to societal transformation.
