Romuald K. Afatchao is a clinical professor in the School of Global Studies and the associate director of The Martin Institute at University of Idaho with more than 20 years of experience in international development. A native of Togo, he brings both personal and academic experience to the Institute. He has a law degree, an L.L.M. in environmental law and politics (both from the University of Lomé in Togo), a master's in international studies from the University of Limoges in France, and a doctorate in environmental science from U of I. Afatchao is a founding board member and the president of the Institute for Community Partnership and Sustainable Development. He also co-founded a Togolese NGO — The National Association of Consumers and the Environment — in the late 1990s. His enthusiasm for a host of issues germane to the Martin Institute’s mission is something the Institute really benefits from, as will our students. His interests include international outreach, African affairs, international development, poverty reduction, millennium development goals, indigenous rights, intellectual property rights, climate change, and environmental law and policy.

• International Development
• Environmental Law and Policy
• International Politics
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Climate Change
• Indigenous rights

• Alumni Awards for Excellence (11 since 2012)
• Outstanding Employee, University of Idaho (2012)
• UI Leadership Academy (2011-2012)
• Dr. Arthur M. Taylor Excellence in Diversity Award, University of Idaho (2018)
• Outstanding Faculty Award, ASUI (2019)