Dr. Liane Imakando is a graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy program at Monarch Business School. She wishes to contribute to the development of successful business entrepreneurs and thereby create the much needed jobs particularly for the youth in Zambia. She holds both a diploma and M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension from the University of Reading, U.K. as well as a Diploma in Argriculture from the National Resource Development College, Zambia.

At present, she is the Senior Program Officer Natural Resources and Gender at the Norwegian Embassy. She also holds the position of Director for Lui Holiday Homes, a private sector entrepreneurship program in the hospitality industry. Previously, Ms. Imakando has held positions as Senior Programme Officer at the Royal Norwegian Embassy as well as Credit Manager for the Women?s Finance Co-operative. She has held the position of Acting Executive Director of the National Women?s Lobby Group.