Dr. Charles Fonchingong Che | Social Work | Best Researcher Award
Researcher | Global Banking School and Oxford Brookes University | United Kingdom
Dr. Charles Fonchingong Che is a distinguished scholar and Senior Lecturer whose research and teaching focus on social policy, social work, and inclusive health and social care. With 23 publications, 235 citations by 203 documents, and an h-index of 7, his academic expertise bridges theoretical and applied dimensions of social justice, community development, and poverty reduction, with a strong emphasis on gender, livelihoods, and empowerment strategies. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he has demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, student engagement, and academic quality enhancement. Dr. Charles Fonchingong Che scholarship explores the intersections of social development, indigenous governance, and sustainability, offering multi-centric perspectives on policy reform and social equity. His contributions include authorship of the influential book Growing Old in Cameroon: Gender, Vulnerability and Social Capital and numerous peer-reviewed articles advancing discourse on social solidarity, indigenous knowledge, and sustainable development. His recent works propose frameworks such as the “Social Justice Ecosystem” and community-centric development models that inform inclusive policymaking and equitable service delivery. Widely recognized for his international collaborations, editorial roles, and external examinations across global institutions, Dr. Charles Fonchingong Che continues to shape academic thought and practice in social work and policy innovation, fostering transformative approaches to addressing inequality and promoting sustainable social change.
Featured Publications
Fonchingong, C., & Bang, H. (2024). Towards a “Social Justice Ecosystem Framework” for enhancing livelihoods and sustainability in pastoralist communities. Societies, 14(11), 239.
Fonchingong, C. (2023). Reframing social justice through indigenous know-how: Implications for social development, policy and practice. Global Social Policy, 24(1), 5-24.
Fonchingong, C., & Mbah, M. (2021). Social solidarity economy and village-centric development in North-West Cameroon. The International Journal of Community and Social Development, 3(2), 126-144.
Fonchingong, C. (2020). Old age security and indigenous mutual support system in marginal pastoralist enclaves. In L. Fonjong (Ed.), Natural resource endowment and the fallacy of development in Cameroon.
Mbah, M., & Fonchingong, C. (2019). Curating indigenous knowledge and practices for sustainable development: Possibilities for a socio-ecologically minded university. Sustainability, 11(15), 4244.