About

I am currently working for CABI in Africa as a Training and Research Scientist and Country Programmes Manager. I am responsible for initiating, implementing and managing projects under the different thematic areas. Since joining CABI, I have managed and implemented multi-country projects and programmes.

I have 25 years of experience in designing, implementing and managing agricultural research and development projects which I have gained by working with higher agricultural learning and research institutions and international organizations. Prior to CABI, I worked for the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, CARE and Ambo College of Agriculture.

My extensive work experience and research interest span across the coffee value chain, agricultural extension and advisory services, rural and agriculture finance, farmer organizations (cooperatives), plant health system and pest management, FAIR data (principles and practices), communication for development, indigenous knowledge system, innovation systems, qualitative and quantitative study tools and techniques.

The nature of my assignments and responsibilities has offered me opportunities to work with diverse stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams in several African countries including Ethiopia, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ghana.

I have published several articles in reputable journals, book chapters, working papers, manuals, and other research reports, and reviewed several research reports, conference proceeding papers and journal manuscripts.