Dr. Hafashimana  holds a BSc-Forestry (Honours) of Makerere University – 1987; an MSc in Plant Biodiversity and Taxonomy (Edinburgh University) – 1994 and PhD Makerere University (majoring in Forest Plant Biodiversity/ Ecology) – 2004.

His over 30 years’ experience spans through Forestry/ Natural Resources management, Biodiversity conservation, Climate Change Adaptation ,Training in Tertiary Institutions and tailored short cources for In-service staff of different Institutions, Biosafety and Agricultural / Forestry research and development, working with Rural small scale farmers in Uganda. He has successfully executed numerous Consultancy assignments both in Uganda and in the African region, covering various countries like Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius and Namibia;having conducted several assignments for the African Union Commission, UNDP, FAO and UNEP/GEF