Dr Baimba Abdulai Koroma is the Executive/Managing Director of Management for Sustainable Development (MSD) Consulting Services Limited in Sierra Leone since its establishment in 2012. He has over 20 years of consistent experience in university teaching and development work across diverse fields. He is a qualified, skilled, and experienced expert in development economics, project planning/design and management, applied research and monitoring and impact evaluation, private-sector development (entrepreneurship, SMEs, and agribusiness and smallholder commercialisation), policy and strategy formulation, and capacity assessments and building. He is vast in the areas of poverty and inequality, economic growth and analyses of sectoral compositions of economies (agricultural, services, and industry production and productivity growth), structural transformation, institutional development, governance and accountability, livelihoods and social protection, food and nutrition security, foreign aid, inclusive education and learning, WASH, health (sexual and reproductive health), gender and youth empowerment and mainstreaming in development, and resilience to vulnerability and climate change impacts including climate-smart agriculture practices.
He has extensive experience of working on donor funded intervention assignments (e.g. the World Bank, USAID, EU, DFID/FCDO, Islamic Development Bank, BADEA, African Development Bank, GIZ, Irish Aid, and United Nations Agencies such as UNDP, FAO, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, UNAIDS, IFAD, etc.) through NGOs (international, local & CSOs) and the public sector (local councils, and Ministries and allied Departments/Agencies) in Sierra Leone. Some of the international NGOs include CRS, Plan International, Save the Children, CARE International, World Vision, Marie Stopes International, ChildFund, Oxfam, Welthungerhilfe, ActionAid International, CAFOD International, COOPI, IRC, Handicap International, etc.
He is highly experienced and skilled in planning and facilitation of workshops, training, presentations and lectures delivered to individuals/institutions from diverse fields and sectors with exceptional skills in creating partnerships, stakeholder engagement, report writing, and communication and information dissemination in academic and non-academic settings. He has successfully led coordination of the design and implementation of development projects, and many consultancies on capacity assessments and building, policy and strategy formulation, business/entrepreneurship development, monitoring and impact evaluation, and applied quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods assignments including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs across diverse socioeconomic and sustainable development fields and sectors. He has enormous intellectual ability and skills in theory of change development/analysis, and cost-benefit and cost effectiveness analyses.
While a consultant, Dr. Baimba Koroma is a lecturer at the Njala University, Sierra Leone, serving the Department of Economics, and the Institute of Social Studies, Administration & Management (ISSAM) in the School of Social Sciences and Law. He is highly skilled in the use of various statistical software (STATA, SPSS & R), MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access), online platforms (Teams, Zoom, internet, Kobo toolbox, & SurveyCTO), and knowledgeable in using NVivo and QGIS software.
Dr. Koroma holds a PhD in Development Economics with research area focused on advanced econometric analysis of institutional quality and development, economic growth, sectoral composition of developing and emerging economies, structural transformation, productive entrepreneurship (innovative and technologically driven income/wealth, growth-oriented, and employment-based entrepreneurship), and poverty and inequality. He holds MSc with double majors: Impact Evaluation and Development Economics with a dissertation on econometric analysis of foreign aid, human development, education, and health in Africa. His MBA in Project Management is well grounded in project design/planning and management, strategic management, business and entrepreneurship development, quantitative and statistical analyses, and analyses of micro and macro economics. His MSc in Renewable Energy and the Environment focused on clean energy management drive and addressing related environmental issues, while his distinction BSc in physics and mathematics with education also enhances his analytical competence and skills.

Dr. Prince Tongor Mabey is the Director of Operations at Management for Sustainable Development (MSD) Consulting Services Limited. He is a Sierra Leonean environmental scientist, university lecturer, and development consultant specializing in environmental management, environmental health, water quality, sustainable development, climate change resilience, and disaster risk reduction.
While a consultant, who have effectively contributed to the planning, development, and execution of diverse sector and field related assignments, he lectures at Njala University in the Institute of Environmental Management and Quality Control, School of Environmental Sciences and Department of Health Education and Behavioural Science, School of Education, Njala University. His research interests include environmental management, water sanitation and public health, sustainable development in rural and coastal communities, and environmental education. He has delivered extensive training on climate resilience, environmental safeguards, and climate-smart agriculture to government agencies, NGOs, and farming communities.
With over ten years of professional experience, he has led and supported donor-funded projects with organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), African Development Bank (ADB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Irish Aid, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNAIDS, and World Food Programme (WFP). He has also served as an emergency preparedness and response expert on national education projects in Sierra Leone. His work integrates research, policy, and community practice to advance sustainable development and community health initiatives in Sierra Leone.
He holds a B.Sc (Hons) Environmental Science, M.Sc in Environmental Sciences, Master of Health Education (MHE) (Environmental Health Safety Management Option), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Njala University, and a PhD in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development from Beijing Normal University, China.

Dr. Philip Jimia Kamanda is a Senior Consulting Associate at the Management for Sustainable Development (MSD) Consulting Services Limited. He has on many occasions contributed effectively to the planning, development, and execution of multiple agriculture and food security consultancies undertaken. He is a trained and qualified Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociologist with more than fifteen years of experience in development projects. He has worked on a series of donor funded interventions as a consultant. These interventions were funded by the World Bank, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), USAID, IFAD, and international NGOs.
In addition to his work as a consultant, Dr. Philip Kamanda is a Senior Lecturer at the Njala University, Sierra Leone. He currently serves two departments, namely, the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology in the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, and the Department of Sociology and Social Work in the School of Social Sciences and Law. He lectures various Agricultural Extension and Sociology courses across these departments and schools. He has published several articles and completed numerous research projects in these fields. Additionally, he has attended as well as delivered multiple training sessions and workshops.
He has long-standing experience, knowledge, and skills in agricultural techniques in farmer field school settings as well as the operations and management of agricultural extension agents/officers. He has profound Knowledge and skills in the use of tools/equipment for agricultural production, and in planning and implementing strategies for enhancing farmer adoption of the practices of modern production and harvesting in agriculture. He has also been engaged in a variety of demonstration-based extension services training activities provided to extension officers and farmers on good agricultural practices (GAP) and improved rice technologies by smallholder farmers across districts in Sierra Leone.
Dr. Philip Kamanda holds a PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He also holds MPhil, M.Sc., and BSc (Hons.) all in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology from the Njala University, Sierra Leone. His PhD Thesis focused on Extension Training Model for Improving Capacity of Smallholder Farmers and Agricultural Extension Agents in Rice Post-harvest Value Addition, while his MPhil thesis mainly focused on the Adoption of Production and Post-Harvest Technologies of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) Varieties.

Dr. Kumba Yannah Karim Koroma is a Senior Consulting Associate at the Management for Sustainable Development (MSD) Consulting Services Limited, who has on many occasions been engaged in the execution of multiple agriculture and food security related consultancies undertaken by the firm. She is a qualified and dedicated Agriculturist with over 12 years of experience in genetics and plant breeding (including the use of genomics tools for breeding resistance), Biotechnology and Agronomy across institutions in Sierra Leone including the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) and Njala University. She has worked as a consultant on a series of donor funded interventions including the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), USAID, IFAD, and other international NGOs.
She has extensive knowledge, practical experience and skills working with farmers including the techniques of the operations and management of a farmer field school, as well as in the use of tools/equipment for rice production, and in planning and implementing strategies for enhancing farmer adoption of the practices of modern rice production and harvesting. She has worked as plant breeder especially focusing on rice in Sierra Leone at the Sierra Leone Agriculture Research Istitute (SLARI). She has been engaged in collaborating with farmers and agricultural institutions, in creating disease-resistant varieties to manage and prevalent pests and diseases, and through field trials and evaluations creating high-yield varieties. Her engagement cuts across providing capacity building and extension services to farmers on modern technologies and best practices for planting and managing improved rice varieties, addressing challenges for farmers related to access to resources/inputs, quality seed production, and adaptation to local conditions and climate change.
In addition to her work as a consultant, she is presently a Lecturer and the Head of mutation laboratory at the Department of Crop Science, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Njala University. She has published several articles and completed numerous research projects in her fields of interest. Additionally, she has attended as well as delivered multiple training sessions and workshops.
Dr. Kumba Yannah Karim Koroma holds a PhD in Plant Breeding from the University of Ghana (Legon). She also holds a Master of Science (M.sc) in Agronomy (Plant Breeding) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Ghana; a Postgraduate Certificate in Plant Breeding from the University of California in the United States of America (USA); and a Master of Science (M.sc) in Crop Science and a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Agricultural Education both from Njala University, Sierra Leone.

Dr. Mohamed Blango is a Senior Consulting Associate at the Management for Sustainable Development (MSD) Consulting Services Limited. He has effectively engaged in the planning, development, and execution of multiple agriculture and food security related consultancies. He is a trained and qualified Agricultural Soil and Water Engineer with more than Twenty years of experience in development work and university lecturing. He has worked on a series of government and donor funded interventions as a consultant including those funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), FAO, IAEA, National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS).
As a well experienced consultant, Dr. Blango is currently the Acting Dean of the School of Technology, attached as Senior Lecturer to the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the Njala University. He teaches several courses at the University including Irrigation & Drainage, Land Development, Hydrology, Land Surveying, etc. He has published several articles and reviewed academic papers in renowned journals in areas including Supplementary Irrigation, Rainwater Harvesting and Agricultural Water management. Additionally, he has attended and delivered multiple training sessions and workshops.
He is an experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled Agricultural Engineer and familia with the use of soil and water management tools/equipment, and in planning and implementing strategies that motivate farmer adoption of soil and water management practices for rice production. He has worked as a consultant in providing comprehensive land and water management including irrigation infrastructural Development solutions to clients in the agriculture and environmental sectors across Sierra Leone. For instance, he worked as a consultant on Inland Valley Swamp Specialist for the Rehabilitation and Community-based Poverty Reduction Project; Smallholder Commercialization Programme-Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme, Agricultural Value Chain Development Project; and IAEA sponsored projects.
Dr. Blango Holds a PhD in Agricultural Engineering and an M. Sc. Soil and Water Management from the Njala University Sierra Leone. He also holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors (BSc. Hons.) in Agricultural Engineering from the same Njala University.

Mr. Samuel Kamara is currently the Senior Research and Operations Manager at the Management for Sustainable Development (MSD) Consulting Services Limited. He has effectively engaged in the planning, development, and implementation of multiple consultancies executed by MSD. Samuel has solid demonstrable experience in undertaking research efforts in diverse contexts including monitoring and evaluating, health systems strengthening projects, Education, livelihood, agriculture and food security, social protection as well as accountable governance projects. Very knowledgeable in contextualizing Humanitarian Accountability Partnership Framework (HAP Standards) with track records of championing and ensuring the effective applicability of Research Methods, efficient utilization of Statistical Analysis Software packages/Mobile data collection platforms and experience in developing and implementing research proposals.
His over nineteen (19) years remarkable working experience with more than (8) International Non-Governmental Organizations in Sierra Leone and Liberia respectively, have enriched his technical expertise and analytical skills within the context of Child protection, programs Monitoring Evaluation and Learning, undertaken research works within the contexts of Child Protection, agriculture and food security, Nutrition/sexual reproductive health, Education, WaSH, agriculture/livelihood programs with a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Lens (GESI). He possesses the ability to move teams to achieve organizational and set assignment objectives in a timely manner. He also has effective and efficient leadership skills, especially in handling challenging issues.
He is Knowledgeable in organizational policy development and application, Partnership and grants management, ensuring donor compliance and engagement with a solid experience working in consortium of INGOs and local NGOs including in emergencies. He is also experienced in identifying, developing, and managing internal controls that helps improve effective programming and organizational development. He is well experienced in the designing and delivery of capacity building trainings to various individuals and institutions/organizations. He is well grounded in organisational formation and inclusive governance, risks associated with agribusiness and mitigation measures, project cycle management, gender mainstreaming in development projects, youth in development projects, business planning and development.
Samuel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management and a Bachelor of Science with Honors (B. Sc. Hons) degree in Social Work and Sociology from the Njala University. He also holds a Higher Technical Diploma in Agriculture from the Bonthe Technical Training College (BONTECH), a certificate in Governance in Urban Sanitation from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, and a certificate in Project management, Monitoring and Evaluation from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) in Sierra Leone.