Department of Geography
Academic Qualifications
Post Grad. Certificate, Conservation Leadership, Zeist, The Netherlands (2003)
Post-Doctor Fellowship in Planning, University of Nottingham, UK (1988)
PhD, Regional Planning and Development, University of Nottingham, UK (1987)
M.Sc. Rural Planning Studies, University of Reading, UK (1977)
B.A. Geography, University of Guyana (1976)
Area of Specialisation
Regional Planning and Development
Economic Geography
Rural Planning
Measurement of Regional Disparities
Urban Planning and Management
Land Use Planning
Urban and Regional Planning theories
Publications/Conference Presentations:
Williams, Patrick, A Williams et, al (2012). Wetlands of Guyana, Paramaribo, Suriname, 242 pages
Williams, Patrick & Linda Johnson-Bhola. 2012. Land Market Dynamics in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Case Study of Guyana, FAO (Published in Organizacion de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentacion y la Agricultura, 2012, pg 285-305
Williams, Patrick (2012) Living Guianas Report, State of the Guianas Drivers and Pressures towards a Green Economy, University of Amsterdam, Holland
Williams, P. E. (unpublished) A Regional Statistical Compendium of Guyana (SEES Publication.
Williams, P. E. (unpublished) Regions, Resources and Development Planning in Guyana (SEES Publication)
Williams, P. E. (unpublished) Issues in Land Management and Environmental Conservation in Guyana.
Williams, P. E. (unpublished) Perspectives on Natural Resources Management and Land Use Conflicts in Guyana (To be published by the University of Guyana).
Williams, P. E. (2007). Economic Development and Natural Resources Management in Guyana: The Effects of Structural Adjustment and Sustainable Development Paradigms on the Environment. Paper presented at the University of Richmond, Dept. of Geography.
Williams, P. E. and L. P. Johnson-Bhola. 2009. In University of the West Indies Regional Conference proceedings: Global Change and Caribbean Vulnerability: Environment, Economy, and Society at Risk July 24-28 .2006. (Causes & Consequences of Coastal Flooding in Guyana) ed. Duncan McGregor, David Dodman, and David Barker, 74 - 99. Jamaica, UWI Press.
Williams, P. E. (2003). The World Bank/International Monetary Fund Structural Adjustment Programme and its Considerations for Guyana’s Environment: A Case Study of the Forestry and Mining Sectors. Paper presented at the Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Williams, P. E. (2003) Hinterland Environmental Problems in Guyana. Caribbean Geography
Williams, P. E. (2000). Managing the Wildlife Resources. Guyana Review Vol. 12, No 141, 2004.
Williams, P. E. (2000). How Long will Guyana’s Bountiful Forest Resources Last? Guyana Review, Vol. 8 No. 89, 2000.
Williams, P. E. (2000). “Investing in Sustainable Tourism in Guyana: Potentials and Pitfalls.” In Proceedings of the 4th Annual Caribbean Tourism Organization, Sustainable Tourism Development Conference, Keeping the Right Balance: Unlocking the Potential. May 19 – 22.
Williams, P. E. (2000). Promoting Sustainable Development in Indigenous Communities in Guyana: A Case Study of Chenapou Village.” Paper presented at the 17th Inter-Guianas Conference, University of Guyana, Georgetown.
Williams, P. E. & J.G Rose (ed) (1997). Sustainable Human Development in the Amazon Region. Proceedings of the 5th Inter-Guianas Conference, Free Press, Georgetown.
Williams, P. E. (1997). Policy Issues and Hinterland Development Problems in Guyana. Caribbean Geography.
Williams, P. E., M, Eden & J. Perry (ed) (1997). Land Management Issues in Guyana. Commonwealth Geographical Bureau, London.
Williams, P. E. (1996). Environmental Degradation and Urban Problems in Guyana: Some Policy Options, in M. Eden & J. Perry (ed), Environmental Degradation in the Tropics. Pinter, London.
Williams, P. E. (1996). Some Thoughts on the Potential and uses of Medicinal Plants in Guyana. Paper presented at Amazonian Treaty Cooperation Workshop, Hotel Torroriea, Paramatibo.
Williams, P. E. (1995) The Privatization of State Entities and the Return of Multinationals to Guyana: A Case Study of Omai and Barama, in Yue man Yeung (ed), Geography and the Commonwealth, Chinese Hong Kong University.
Williams, P. E. (1995) Coastal Drainage and Irrigation Projects in Guyana: Environmental Considerations, in D. Barker & D. F. McGregor (ed), Environment and Development in the Caribbean: Geographical Perspectives, University of the West Indies, Mona, pp. 233-246.
Williams, P. E. (1994). Regions, Resources and Development Planning in Guyana. Guyana Review.
Williams, P. E. (1994). Wildlife Management Issues in Guyana. Guyana Review.
Williams, P. E. (1993) Terror of the Towns. Guyana Review. March.
Williams, P. E. (1993). Whither Ecotourism? Paper presented at the First National Tourism Conference, Hotel Tower, Georgetown, June 15-16.
Williams, P. E. (1992). Planning for Regional Development in Guyana, in H. B. Jeffrey & J. Menke (ed). Problems of the Development of the Guianas. UG/Anton de Kom University Joint Publication.
Williams, P. E. (1988). An Analysis of the Impact of the Project Expenditure on the Development of Two Regions in Guyana, Geographical Association of Guyana. Vol. 4. July.
Williams, P. E. (1983). The Reorganization of the Local Government System in Guyana: Review Article, Caribbean Geography, Vol. #1, May.
Williams, P. E. (1981). The Application of Central Place Theory to Rural Settlement Planning: A Case Study of the Rupununi, Geographical Association, University of Guyana.
Williams, P.E. (2016). Problems and Issues of Traffic Management in Georgetown, Kaieteur Newspaper Article, Published June 2016.
Williams, P.E. (2016). Impacts of Suburban Development on the East Bank Demerara Road Corridor: A case Study of Diamond and Parfait Harmonie Communities. Paper presented at the Caribbean Urban Forum (CUF), Paramaribo, Suriname, April, 2016.
Research Interests
Land and water resources management, Rural settlement planning Urban planning (theory and practice) Regional planning and development (spatial disparities, regional policy analysis and investment and regional growth).