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Academic Qualifications

Post Grad. Certificate, Conservation Leadership, Zeist, The Netherlands

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Regional Planning, University of Nottingham, UK 

PhD, Regional Planning and Development, University of Nottingham, UK

M.Sc. Rural Planning Studies, University of Reading, UK 

B.A. Geography, University of Guyana 

Publications & Conference Presentations 

Williams P.E. (2024). Factors Influencing the Relocation of Informal settlements: A Case Study of Two Urban Communities in Georgetown, Guyana. International Journal of Scientific Research (IJSR), Vol. 13, Issue 4 April

Williams P.E. (2023): The Potential of Oil and Gas Sector to Transform Guyana’s Spatial Development (Under review, Transformational Journal, Special Issue, UG Press).

Jerrick, F., D. DaSilva-Glasgow & P. E. Williams (2023). Challenges of Limited Transport Connectivity for Sustainable Development: Case Study of Bartica Mining Community in

Lawrence R, & P.E. Williams (2023). An investigation of the effects of human activities on the sustainability of the Wakanaboo Watershed and its contiguous river systems in Region 10, Guyana. Journal of GEOScience and Planning. UG

Williams, P., Thompson, P. (2021). Approaches to traffic management in the city of Georgetown: Alternative Solutions, Caribbean Urban Forum, UG

Williams, P.E. (2016). Problems and Issues of Traffic Management in Georgetown, Kaieteur Newspaper Article, Published June 2016. 

Williams, P.E. (2016). Impacts of Suburban Development on the East Bank Demerara Road Corridor: A case Study of Diamond and Parfait Harmonie Communities. Paper presented at the Caribbean Urban Forum (CUF), Paramaribo, Suriname, April. 

Plouvier D, L Gomes, P. Verweij, G. Zondervan, L. Kelle, and P. Williams (2013). WWT Guianas Report, State of the Guianas Drivers and Pressures Towards Green Economies, Copernicus Institute, Amsterdam, Holland.

Williams P. E., A. Williams, E. Charles, & C. Bernard, O Drakes, et.al (2013). Wetlands of Guyana, An Insight into the Ecology of selected wetlands with recommendations from WWF Guianas, WWF-Guyana, May.

King, V. & P. Williams (2013). An Investigation into the Level of Preparedness of Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining Operations (ASGM) in Mahdia to Transform Mercury-free Gold Mining Techniques, Department of Geography Final Student Research Project.

Williams P.E., P. Chesney, E. Florendo, R. Lilwah. L. Johnson-Bhola, P. Gittens (2012). Guyana Country Environmental Profile (Final Report).  Guyana Environmental Protection Agency.

Williams, P. E & Linda Johnson-Bhola. (2012). Land Market Dynamics in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Case Study of Guyana, FAO (Published in Organizacion de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentacion y la Agricultura, 2012, pg. 285-305 

Williams, P. E., and L. P. Johnson-Bhola. 2009. In University of the West Indies Regional Conference proceedings: Global Change and Caribbean Vulnerability: Environment, Economy, and Society at Risk July 24-28 .2006. (Causes & Consequences of Coastal Flooding in Guyana) ed. Duncan McGregor, David Dodman, and David Barker, 74 - 99. Jamaica, UWI Press. 

Williams, P. E. (2007). Economic Development and Natural Resources Management in Guyana: The Effects of Structural Adjustment and Sustainable Development Paradigms on the Environment.Paper presented at the University of Richmond, Dept. of Geography.

Williams, P. E. (2003). The World Bank/International Monetary Fund Structural Adjustment Programme and its Considerations for Guyana’s Environment: A Case Study of the Forestry and Mining Sectors. Paper presented at the Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Williams, P. E. (2003) Hinterland Environmental Problems in Guyana. Caribbean Geography.

Williams, P. E. (2000). Managing the Wildlife Resources. Guyana Review Vol. 12, No 141, 2004.

Williams, P. E. (2000). How Long will Guyana’s Bountiful Forest Resources Last? Guyana Review, Vol. 8 No. 89, 2000.

Williams, P. E. (2000). Investing in Sustainable Tourism in Guyana: Potentials and Pitfalls. In Proceedings of teh 4^th Annual Caribbean Tourism Organization, Sustainable Tourism Development Conference, Keeping the Right Balance: Unlocking the Potential. May 19 – 22.

Williams, P. E. (2000). Promoting Sustainable Development in Indigenous Communities in Guyana: A Case Study of Chenapou Village.” Paper presented at the 17^th Inter-Guianas Conference, University of Guyana, Georgetown.

Williams, P. E. & J.G Rose (ed) (1997). Sustainable Human Development in the Amazon Region. Proceedings of the 5^th Inter-Guianas Conference, Free Press, Georgetown.

Williams, P. E. (1997). Policy Issues and Hinterland Development Problems in Guyana. Caribbean Geography.

Williams, P. E., M, Eden & J. Perry (ed) (1997). Land Management Issues in Guyana. Commonwealth Geographical Bureau, London.

Williams, P. E. (1996). Environmental Degradation and Urban Problems in Guyana: Some Policy Options, in M. Eden & J. Perry (ed), Environmental Degradation in the Tropics. Pinter, London.

Williams, P. E. (1996). Some Thoughts on the Potential and uses of Medicinal Plants in Guyana. Paper presented at Amazonian Treaty Cooperation Workshop, Hotel Torroriea, Paramatibo. 

Williams, P. E. (1995). The Privatization of State Entities and the Return of Multinationals to Guyana: A Case Study of Omai and Barama, in Yue man Yeung (ed), Geography and the Commonwealth, Chinese Hong Kong University.

Williams, P. E. (1995) Coastal Drainage and Irrigation Projects in Guyana: Environmental Considerations, in D. Barker & D. F. McGregor (ed), Environment and Development in the Caribbean: Geographical Perspectives, University of the West Indies, Mona, pp. 233-246.

Williams, P. E. (1994). Regions, Resources and Development Planning in Guyana. Guyana Review.

Williams, P. E. (1994). Wildlife Management Issues in Guyana. Guyana Review.

Williams, P. E. (1993) Terror of the Towns. Guyana Review. March.

Williams, P. E. (1993). Whither Ecotourism? Paper presented at the First National Tourism Conference, Hotel Tower, Georgetown, June 15-16.

Williams, P. E. (1992). Planning for Regional Development in Guyana, in H. B. Jeffrey & J. Menke (ed). Problems of the Development of the Guianas. UG/Anton de Kom University Joint Publication.

Williams, P. E. (1988). An Analysis of the Impact of the Project Expenditure on the Development of Two Regions in Guyana, Geographical Association of Guyana. Vol. 4. July.

Williams, P. E. (1983). The Reorganization of the Local Government System in Guyana: Review Article, Caribbean Geography, Vol. #1, May.

Williams, P. E. (1981). The Application of Central Place Theory to Rural Settlement Planning: A Case Study of the Rupununi, Geographical Association Journal, University of Guyana.