Daniel leads Empathia Consultancy with expertise in humanitarian innovation, policy reform, and digital transformation across Africa and Europe.

A meritorious graduate of Development Studies and Sociology at the University of Zambia, Bornface specializes in Research and Statistical Methods, Project Appraisal and Implementation, Economic as well as Industrial Policy Growth and Development, Environment and Development, Gender and Development as well as Disaster Preparedness and Management.

Over the past 24 years, Bornface has initially served in Academia; the Zambian Civil Service; International Non-Governmental Organizations and eventually the United Nations in various roles including Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, Sponsor Relations as well as general Project Management.

Josep Varnie is a dynamic sustainable development and public policy specialist with 15+ years of leadership across global development, health and safety, environmental protection, and results based program management. He brings strong expertise in cleaner production, pollution prevention, and workplace health policy, merging science, engineering, and political economy to drive safer, more efficient work environments. A persuasive communicator and strategic thinker, he excels in budgeting, forecasting, operational benchmarking, and high level policy design. His experience spans UN field operations in Liberia, Somalia, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Angola, as well as municipal consulting in Massachusetts on waste management, energy reduction, automation, and regionalization.

With 14+ years in IT systems design, data analysis, and executive training, Josep integrates technical depth with policy insight. He holds advanced degrees in global development, cleaner production, health & safety policy, and public policy, supported by first-rate research and professional fellowships.