Nyasha Victoria Vera | AFF Fellows Directory

Professional summary

I am a communications and stakeholder engagement professional with over 10 years of experience working across international development, natural resource governance and sustainable development in Africa and beyond.

Bio

I am currently based in Lusaka, Zambia.With a background in international relations and development communications, I have spent over a decade working with international organisations and civil society, focusing on governance, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and sustainable development.

Focus

Topics

Organic agricultureNutrition & healthFood policy & governance

Skills

Systems thinkingInclusive leadershipFacilitation & capacity buildingMonitoring, evaluation & learningPartnering & networkingAdvocacy & policy

Collaboration

Open to collaboration

Food Systems ActionsWhat is an FSA?

Exploring the relationship between mining activities, agriculture and food security in Zambia.

Stage 1: Analysis & design

I would like to explore the relationship between mining activities, agriculture and food security in Zambia, particularly how mining affects smallholder farmers, rural livelihoods and access to productive land and water.

Levers of change

Policy and regulationSocio-economic incentivesPower dynamics and inequities