Fellowship

Aloyce Atilio Makendi

Aloyce Atilio Makendi is a Resident Magistrate and legal practitioner with a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property from Africa University, Zimbabwe. He has a strong background in judicial decision-making, public interest litigation, and legal aid delivery across Tanzania. As a GI ACE Fellow, he is exploring anti-corruption and accountability mechanisms through the lens of legal and policy frameworks. His research focuses on the protection of traditional knowledge and biodiversity, addressing challenges such as biopiracy, and advocating for transparent, rights-based legal systems. He is particularly interested in the intersections of law, technology, and sustainable development in Africa.

Keywords: Traditional Knowledge, Biopiracy, Corruption, Biodiversity Protection, Legal and Policy Frameworks

Dafy Faramalala Andriamparany

Dafy Faramalala Andriamparany is an independent researcher and environmental governance specialist with expertise in combating corruption linked to biodiversity, climate, and natural resource management. With dual academic backgrounds in Geography (Dynamics and Risks) and Agricultural Engineering (Agro-Management), she has led several impactful initiatives, including corruption risk assessments and anti-corruption action plans addressing wildlife trafficking and climate finance. Her previous roles have included coordinating environmental governance programmes at Transparency International Initiative Madagascar. Dafy brings deep field experience and analytical expertise to the GI ACE Fellowship, where she explores systemic environmental corruption and the role of policy responses in mitigating environmental crime.

Keywords: Environmental Corruption, Environmental Crime, Wildlife Trafficking, Illegal Logging, Biodiversity

Sabrina Nassih

Sabrina Nassih is a Moroccan researcher and development practitioner specialising in governance, openness, and inclusive development in the Global South. Her recent doctoral research at the University of Fez focused on local models of inclusion and diversity in governance, approached through a non-Western, decolonial lens. She has contributed to major research and consultancy projects with international organisations including the Open Government Partnership, Accountability Lab, and the Global Data Barometer. Sabrina’s work bridges field-based empirical insights with academic research, aiming to strengthen institutional responsiveness and civic engagement. As a GI ACE Fellow, her research examines how openness-driven governance reforms in Morocco and Tunisia influence power dynamics and anti-corruption outcomes, with a particular focus on co-creation and multi-stakeholder processes at the subnational level.

Keywords: Open Government, Anti-Corruption, Civic Participation, Inclusive Governance, Power Shift

Felistus Nyaguthii Kandia

Felistus Nyaguthii Kandia is a researcher at the Mashariki Research and Policy Centre, where she leads the Economic Growth and Sustainability Program. Her interdisciplinary work sits at the nexus of economic policy, digital governance, and regional trade in Eastern Africa. With a background in finance and economics, she has authored widely circulated policy briefs and commentaries that have shaped public discourse on governance and digital transformation in the region. As a GI ACE Fellow, Felistus is developing a research project on digital corruption risks within Kenya’s e-Citizen platform, with a specific focus on the Ministry of Immigration. Her research investigates how digital systems are reshaping corruption vulnerabilities in high-revenue ministries and aims to identify oversight gaps, improve accountability, and foster trust in digital public services.

Keywords: Economy and Trade, Regional Integration, Digital Governance, Financial Inclusion, Governance and Accountability

Roger Kodzo Klomegah

Roger Kodzo Klomegah is a youth leader and human rights advocate currently serving as Youth and Digital Activism Coordinator at Amnesty International Togo. A co-winner of Amnesty International’s Human Rights Improvisation Championship in 2018, he has held several leadership roles in civil society organisations including JCI Universitaire Lomé and the YALI Accra Regional Leadership Center. His professional and academic journey reflects a deep commitment to civic engagement, transparency, and governance. Roger holds a Master’s in Public Procurement Engineering and is currently pursuing a second Master’s in Digital Law. His GI ACE Fellowship research focuses on the role of national anti-corruption institutions, whistleblower protections, and youth participation in tackling corruption in public procurement. He also serves as a UN Youth Advisor, contributing to global dialogues on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Keywords: National Anti-Corruption Institution, Public Procurement, Whistleblowers, Young People, Corruption

Justa Wawira Mwangi

Justa Wawira Mwangi is a postdoctoral researcher and UNODC GRACE Scholar with over 30 years of global experience in strategic planning for governments, multinational corporations, and nonprofits. She holds a PhD in Public Policy and Management from Kenyatta University and an MSc from the University of Stirling, UK. Her research focuses on the intersection of corruption, gender, and public policy, with a growing interest in how artificial intelligence, big data, and digital technologies influence anti-corruption outcomes. Widely published and a regular presenter at international conferences, Justa's current GI ACE Fellowship explores the application and scalability of an anti-corruption scorecard to address embezzlement and bribery in Kenya’s subnational governments. Her work contributes to broader efforts toward gender justice and institutional accountability.

Keywords: Corruption, Gender, Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data

Hellen Rahma Mbutuka

Hellen Rahma Mbutuka is a registered nurse, global health professional, and early-career researcher based in Malawi. With over six years of experience in healthcare delivery, quality improvement, and implementation research, she has led multiple operational projects designed to improve patient care and system efficiency. Her work includes developing standard operating procedures, implementing evidence-based guidelines, and leading community-focused health interventions. Notably, she co-led a Zero Dose implementation study that identified and vaccinated unserved children in Malawi, while also co-developing human-centred interventions to reduce missed immunisations. As a GI ACE Fellow, Hellen is examining corruption in health emergency settings—focusing on the challenges and enablers of whistleblowing among healthcare workers. Her research aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in healthcare, ultimately contributing to more equitable and resilient health systems in low- and middle-income countries.

Keywords: Health Systems Strengthening, Implementation Science, Child Health, Mental Health, Disease Prevention

Irakli Petriashvili

Irakli Petriashvili is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia (Tbilisi) and a practitioner in public finance oversight with deep expertise in anti-corruption systems. His academic and applied experience spans auditing, financial governance, and the strategic use of technology in public oversight. His research explores the role of Supreme Audit Institutions in curbing corruption and the integration of artificial intelligence and metadata analytics to enhance financial oversight. He has been a Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University-Newark and the recipient of the IBM Center for the Business of Government Research Award (2025). He also delivers training to public officials, develops practical tools to prevent financial fraud, and has co-authored several books on public sector auditing. His work has been supported by institutions such as the U.S. Department of State, the IMF, UN, Swiss National Science Foundation, Swedish Institute, IBM, and Siemens.

Keywords: Anti-Corruption, Public Finance Oversight, Supreme Audit Institutions, Artificial Intelligence in Governance, Financial Fraud Detection

Jocelyne B. Eid

Jocelyne B. Eid is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Chief Compliance Officer at LGB Bank s.a.l., with over two decades of experience in banking compliance, regulatory governance, and strategic management. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III), ISEOR (France), and the University of Balamand (Lebanon), and lectures at Université La Sagesse in Beirut. Her academic and professional work focuses on organizational development, management control systems, and the role of compliance in ethical governance. Eid has developed anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and compliance systems, and has led capacity-building initiatives for risk management professionals in Lebanon’s banking sector. As a GI ACE Fellow, she is co-leading a research project on women’s leadership in anti-corruption and compliance reforms. She is also collaborating with Italy’s CNR on a study examining the impact of corruption on entrepreneurship and firm performance in Lebanon.

Keywords: Corruption, Norms, Management Control, Compliance, Banks

Elias El Hayek

Elias El Hayek is a Lebanese lawyer and governance expert with a Master’s degree in National and International Business Law from the Lebanese University in collaboration with Aix-Marseille University. As Senior Legal Advisor at Transparency International Lebanon, he leads the EKHBAR legal platform and provides strategic legal counsel on anti-corruption, whistleblower protection, and access to information. Elias has represented Lebanon in international governance forums and conducted training sessions across the MENA region on transparency and citizen legal empowerment. His research and publications cover a range of issues in public sector accountability and legal reform. As a GI ACE Fellow, Elias is leading a project to develop Concerned Citizens Committees (CCCs)—community-driven platforms to combat corruption at the grassroots level. Drawing from models in Bangladesh and Rwanda, this initiative seeks to foster citizen-led governance reforms tailored to Lebanon and adaptable across the Global South.

Keywords: Anti-Corruption Laws, Citizen Participation, Access to Information, Whistleblower Protection, Public Sector Reform

Lukiko Vedastus Lukiko

Lukiko Vedastus Lukiko is a legal scholar and lecturer at Mzumbe University in Tanzania, where he specialises in anti-corruption, criminal law, climate change, and extractive resources governance. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of the Western Cape, with a dissertation focused on corruption vulnerabilities in Tanzania’s petroleum sector. Lukiko has held several academic leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Civil and Criminal Law, Personal Assistant to the Vice Chancellor, and currently serves as Coordinator of the Department of Public Law. As a GI ACE Fellow, his research investigates how anti-corruption strategies can be integrated into climate change action in developing countries. His project seeks to identify corruption risks in climate-related policies and programmes and propose practical, sustainable safeguards.

Keywords: Corruption, Anti-Corruption, Institutional Theory, Extractive Industry, Governance, Climate Change, Developing Countries

Oscar Chaphamtengo

Oscar Chaphamtengo is a public procurement specialist with over five years of experience at Malawi’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority. His work focuses on monitoring compliance across government institutions to ensure efficiency, value for money, and open competition in public contracting. He currently chairs the Authority’s Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, supporting the continuous improvement of regulatory effectiveness. Oscar holds a Master’s in International Public Procurement Management from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, funded through an African Development Bank scholarship. As a GI ACE Fellow, his research explores the tension between speed and integrity in emergency procurement, particularly in the context of Malawi’s growing climate-related disasters. His study aims to strengthen procurement safeguards while maintaining responsiveness in crisis settings.

Keywords: Procurement, Climate Change, Efficiency, Risk, Emergency