Kilimanyika was founded by Paul Harrison and James Ole Laizer who have worked closely together in a variety of roles and projects since 1999.

Kilimanyika's work and ability to take on a range of roles is supported by our associate consultants, many of whom we have been working with for several years. Our associates add a range of backgrounds, skill sets, approaches, networks and experiences to the Kilimanyika dynamic that strongly complements our work.

Core to the approach of Kilimanyika is analyzing the conservation-development nexus from a range of perspectives. Kilimanyika recognizes the essential role that indigenous communities must play in the successful and sustainable management of natural resources. At the same time, Kilimanyika appreciates that positive additional ideas can be brought by foreigners of various backgrounds.

Speaking the local language has been a key asset of Kilimanyika's in aims of fully understanding the complexity of development challenges. Both of Kilimanyika's Directors are fluent in Kiswahili, and the associate consultants contribute a myriad of language skills.

The links to the right profile Kilimanyika's Directors as well as a number of our associates. Other associates with a wide range of backgrounds and skills sets with close experience of working with Kilimanyika are also availiable.