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Nairobi, Kenya

- Evaluated the tropical hardwood value chain for Gatsby Africa, looking at the volumes and values of Congolese timber imported and utilized in Kenya- Led the Wood Foundation Africa's exploration of new smallholder commercial value chains in Kenya, Ethiopia and Malawi.- Lead a market study for Msingi, an innovative East African industry development firm, to quantify the size and segments of the market for high-quality fish feed for the region's burgeoning commercial… Show more - Evaluated the tropical hardwood value chain for Gatsby Africa, looking at the volumes and values of Congolese timber imported and utilized in Kenya- Led the Wood Foundation Africa's exploration of new smallholder commercial value chains in Kenya, Ethiopia and Malawi.- Lead a market study for Msingi, an innovative East African industry development firm, to quantify the size and segments of the market for high-quality fish feed for the region's burgeoning commercial aquaculture sector.- Identified the potential Tanzanian market for Metarhizium 7, a bio-acaricide developed by the Center for Insect Biology and Ecology (ICIPE) using data from nationally-representative panel data, Geographic Information Systems, and key informant interviews.- Trained a small team of international consultants from the Food Economy Group (FEG) in the development of basic business plans including profit and cash-flow analysis. Traveled to Marsabit with the team to evaluate twelve potential income generating activities using Household Economy Analysis in conjunction with the business plans to determine viability.- Led the development of a business training for Kenya-based SIDAI Animal Health Franchisees to increase sales of East Coast Fever (ECF) vaccines country-wide.- Conducted market assessments for the commercial distribution of East Coast Fever Vaccine for Zambia, Rwanda and Burundi that included volume estimates, possible distribution options and an analysis of the commercial and political environment to estimate success. Show less

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Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

- Developed models to size the market for dairy and poultry agri-tech products in Uganda as part of a larger DFID/DIT project aimed at identifying areas of UK competitiveness.- Summarised the key aspects and trends in the poultry sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and helped propose a strategy and approach for DFID’s CASA programme.- Analyzed the Kenyan acaricides market for the introduction of ICIPE’s Metarhizium 7, including the most probable commercial entry… Show more - Developed models to size the market for dairy and poultry agri-tech products in Uganda as part of a larger DFID/DIT project aimed at identifying areas of UK competitiveness.- Summarised the key aspects and trends in the poultry sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and helped propose a strategy and approach for DFID’s CASA programme.- Analyzed the Kenyan acaricides market for the introduction of ICIPE’s Metarhizium 7, including the most probable commercial entry point, market potential, and most viable distribution options (see publications).- Developed the annual workplan for one of Tanzania’s largest commercial veterinary medicines distributors to include East Coast Fever vaccine. Monitored their progress for two years, evaluating institutional bottlenecks and helping align incentives for downstream partners that included a training for vaccinators demonstrating profitability with income and cash-flow analysis.- Oversaw a cost of goods evaluation for key vaccines at Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI)- Helped develop the business strategy for Farm Africa (FA), promoting a shift in focus away from aid/assistance toward a more market-led development approach.- Led a study for Dairy Genetics East Africa/Acumen Fund on Artificial Insemination and Heifer markets in Kenya that provided concise analysis and two user-alterable Excel-based market models for use by key stakeholders for planning and expansion.- Evaluated Newcastle Disease pilot projects in Cameroon and Tanzania for GALVmed, advising on supply chain issues, pricing, and sustainability.- Contributed to an oilseed investment feasibility report for AgDevCo, Mt. Meru and Syngenta, exploring supply chain options and ways to link with smallscale farmers. Show less

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

- Collected and analyzed cost data and information on institutional hurdles to acquiring land ownership in urban Tanzania for co-authored issues paper for the International Growth Centre (see publications) - Oversaw the execution of the “Impact of Property Rights in Urban Tanzania” data collection process and provided an on-the-ground link between Oxford and project staff.- Planned and organized community meetings, audited community repayment databases and acted as point-person for… Show more - Collected and analyzed cost data and information on institutional hurdles to acquiring land ownership in urban Tanzania for co-authored issues paper for the International Growth Centre (see publications) - Oversaw the execution of the “Impact of Property Rights in Urban Tanzania” data collection process and provided an on-the-ground link between Oxford and project staff.- Planned and organized community meetings, audited community repayment databases and acted as point-person for liason between the community, officials at Ministry and Municipality level, NGOs and private contractors. Show less

Dar Es Salaam

Edited and helped craft a digitized agricultural market training packet for use by African colleges of agriculture and regional distance learners. Part of COMESA’s African Agricultural Markets Programme (AAMP), the training modules cover smallholder production, marketing, price analysis and regional trade. Background and instructional material are in Microsoft PowerPoint format, and relate to Excel-based practical exercises which enable the modules to be facilitated by an educator, or to be… Show more Edited and helped craft a digitized agricultural market training packet for use by African colleges of agriculture and regional distance learners. Part of COMESA’s African Agricultural Markets Programme (AAMP), the training modules cover smallholder production, marketing, price analysis and regional trade. Background and instructional material are in Microsoft PowerPoint format, and relate to Excel-based practical exercises which enable the modules to be facilitated by an educator, or to be absorbed alone by self-motivated students.Link to training modules: http://fsg.afre.msu.edu/aamp/ Show less

Dar Es Salaam

Reviewed the performance of the Tanzanian agricultural sector in order to inform World Bank strategic planning and for use in a policy paper entitled "Towards an Internationally Competitive Tanznanian Agriculture" by Hans Binswager and Madhur Gautam.Compiled available secondary agricultural data for prices, output and trade, and analyzed agricultural sector performance over the past decade including national- and regional-level price trends, value weighted production time trends… Show more Reviewed the performance of the Tanzanian agricultural sector in order to inform World Bank strategic planning and for use in a policy paper entitled "Towards an Internationally Competitive Tanznanian Agriculture" by Hans Binswager and Madhur Gautam.Compiled available secondary agricultural data for prices, output and trade, and analyzed agricultural sector performance over the past decade including national- and regional-level price trends, value weighted production time trends, returns to storage, marketing margins and export value trends. Show less

East Lansing, Michigan, Usa

Analyzed survey and spatial data for Southern Africa on two fronts: to empirically quantify the impact of cassava on rural food security in Southern Africa, and to provide background for a comprehensive Southern Africa market sheds analysis under a World Bank funded regional trade grant making extensive use of ArcGIS spatial analysis software.

Lusaka, Zambia

Monitored and managed USAID’s Title II food aid activities in Zambia during the 2002-2003 food security crisis, in coordination with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and implementing partners at field, national, and regional level.

Master Of Science (Msc), Agricultural Economics

Masters Thesis titled: The Role of Cassava in Smallholder Maize Marketing in Zambia and Mozambique utilized various econometric models.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology

Undergraduate Honors Thesis titled Analysis of Turkana Pastoralist Family Movement received Suma cum Laude in Anthropology in 1999.