Angus Lyall

Angus Lyall, professor of International Relations at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador), holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA). Specializing in ethnographic research in the Amazon and the Andes, Angus's research revolves around the governance of natural resources. His work delves into the intricate political dynamics surrounding oil and agrarian policies, exploring conflicts and negotiations between institutions and communities regarding natural resources. Angus has contributed significantly to the academic field, publishing studies on oil politics in the Amazon and agro-industrial enclaves in the Andes in reputable journals like Annals of the American Association of Geographers, Bulletin of Latin American Research, Culture, Agriculture, Food and Environment, Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, and Development and Change. His expertise extends to consultancy work for prominent non-governmental organizations such as OXFAM, Fair Trade, and the Heifer Foundation.