Experts on countries of origin by country

Expertise on religion and politics in a number of African, Asian and Latin American countries - and in a number of languages. Current research includes China (Tibet), Chile, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Argentina, DRC, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe; Libya and Syria

The Expert is a US-based international social scientist, researcher, and forensic counselor (criminal justice specialist) with a doctorate in clinical psychology. The Expert is a member of the UNESCO scientific and education CID council and of the International Criminal Court, a Psycho-social Victim Gender Expert for trauma with war crimes and war crimes survivors. She is a trauma clinician who has traveled the world bearing witness to―and researching how to heal transgenerational trauma and continues to make crisis responses while addressing the needs of immigrants and refugees during and in the aftermath of natural disasters and wars. Trauma response and social science and research fieldwork occurred in Afghanistan, Haiti, India, Sri Lanka, and many conflict-ridden regions and war regions.

The Expert's international trauma work occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa for the International Criminal Court and the United Nations World Food Program in Sudan. In former Yugoslavia, Bosnia Herzegovina, her study and clinically informed trauma for over two decades provided an archive of information on women's transgenerational trauma for war and war crimes survivors involving asylum and visas. The Expert worked with Mexico's National Human Rights, Mexico City, and the Mexican… Read more

Dr. Muzong W. Kodi has more than 40 years of research, writing and lecturing on Africa as well as working and residing in several African countries. He has written more than 200 country expert reports for asylum seekers and other migrants from several African countries. He has also provided more than 100 authentication reports for official documents and several reports on nationality and adoption cases. As a consultant, he has been contracted by international organisations, regional African organisations, and multinational companies. He previously held senior management positions in Transparency International, Amnesty, International, and the African Centre for Monetary Studies. I also taught at the University of Nairobi in Kenya and the University of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He holds a PhD in African History from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, USA, and speaks fluent French, English, Lingala, and Kikongo, as well as intermediary Swahili.

Occupation: International Consultant in governance, anti-corruption, human rights, as well as political and investment risks in Africa.

Countries of expertise: the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo (ROC or Congo-Brazzaville), Angola, Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, Rwanda… Read more

The Expert (Ph.D.) is a research anthropologist specialising in religious nationalist movements, ethics, conflict and peace building. Amongst her former and current clients: the World Bank, WFP, UNICEF, UNDP, UNOPS, EU, FCDO, USAID, DANIDA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and numerous International NGOs. The Expert's academic interests focus on Myanmar, the far right, and religious nationalism in Asia. She has also advised and/or overseen research in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, South Sudan, Burundi, Ghana, and Guatemala.

The expert is a multi-lingual independent research consultant with over fifteen years of experience in conducting research in governance, political risks, and political economy analysis. 

The expert has led research projects, scoping studies and evaluations for a wide range of international agencies and donors including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). 

The expert covers many aspects particularly the politics of identity, political and security risks, social and cultural issues, human rights, political economy, governance, and geopolitics (in particular, concerning Africa’s Great Lakes Region). 

While his research has focused on these countries, he has significant field experience in many countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Horn of Africa. Various donors and international development agencies recognise his research and advisory services as a highly effective resource to enhance their capacity in making action-led decisions and policy development. 

His research and consultancy are based on an in-depth understanding of the cultural settings of the above regions. 

The expert is frequently commissioned by the courts to produce country expert witness reports for litigation… Read more

Dr. Primus Tazanu is a trained social anthropologist, having obtained a PhD from the University of Freiburg, Germany, and an MA from the University of Aalborg, Denmark. Throughout his career, Dr. Primus has made consistent and valuable contributions to the field of social anthropology, evidenced by his production of highquality peer-reviewed publications. As a curious and passionate scholar, he delves into the depths of everyday social events and societal phenomena, continuously uncovering new insights. Dr. Primus Tazanu's dedication to excellence goes beyond his academic pursuits, as he also excels in organizational skills, ensuring the prompt and efficient completion of his tasks. Furthermore, he takes pride in providing his valuable expertise at an affordable fee, demonstrating a strong commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. In conclusion, Dr. Primus Tazanu's remarkable academic background, inquisitive nature, organizational acumen, and considerate pricing make him a highly respected and sought-after expert in the realm of country-of-origin information.