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Dr. James Natia Adam is affiliated with the Institute of Geography at the University of Bern, where he completed his PhD in Urban and Regional Planning & Development (2018–2022). His research focuses on governance of land resources, property rights regimes, and the interplay between decentralization processes and sustainable land use in Ghana. He emphasizes the roles of traditional and social actors in decision-making, particularly in contexts of agricultural development and food security. Dr. Adam has engaged in numerous technical support projects with international organizations like GIZ and CARE International, addressing climate resilience, gender empowerment, and resource management in Ghana's rural regions.
Education:
- PhD in Urban and Regional Planning & Development, University of Bern (2018–2022)
- MPhil in Peace and Development Studies, University of Cape Coast (2012–2015)
- MPhil in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ghana (2010–2012)
- BA in Integrated Development Studies, University for Development Studies (2004–2008)
His work integrates institutional economics and political science to analyze policy impacts on resource sustainability and environmental justice. Notable projects include studies on climate adaptation in Ghana’s agricultural sectors and the role of customary power in land governance. Dr. Adam possesses strong skills in participatory research methodologies and data analysis tools like SPSS and Eviews. Despite no explicit awards mentioned, his contributions to interdisciplinary research on decentralization and land rights have been published in journals such as Land and Sustainability.
Advising & Grants:
- Collaborated on projects funded by German Development Cooperation (GIZ), CARE International, and WaterAid, focusing on climate resilience, gender equity, and sustainable land use.
- Technical support roles included feasibility studies for agricultural infrastructure and evaluations of decentralized governance structures.
