Amy Scarth, PhD

Amy Scarth is an applied social scientist (PhD) and independent research consultant. Her expertise lies understanding real-world complex systems that private, non-profit and public sectors are embedded, the intersection of humans, nature and politics in Africa’s protected areas, as well as global and local tourism strategies. Combining an advanced academic foundation with extensive practitioner experience, Dr Scarth also has a background in multi-stakeholder engagement amongst last-mile populations in fragile contexts of the world. Leadership roles across the private tourism industry, NGO, social enterprise, academia, and consultancy, have enabled thought leadership in diverse fields. Currently working on The Whys, an Insight Studio in DR Congo.

Speaker Details
  • Profession
    Applied Social Scientist (PhD), Independent Research Consultant, and Co-Author, ‘The Business of Poverty in Africa: inside the Travel Philanthropy System’
  • Company
    The Whys
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Speaker Details
  • Profession
    Applied Social Scientist (PhD), Independent Research Consultant, and Co-Author, ‘The Business of Poverty in Africa: inside the Travel Philanthropy System’
  • Company
    The Whys
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