Research Grants

African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

PARI and AERC have been collaborating since 2018 to strengthen research capacities in the field of agricultural and development economics in Africa. As part of this collaboration, PARI has provided research grants to 22 Masters and 5 PhD students in several universities across Africa as part of AERC’s studies programme. There are currently no PARI research grants available. Further information about AERC’s study programs can be found here.

Selected research grants provided by AERC

Onesmus Keli Musyoki

Participation in Milk Processing and Its Effect on Profitability of the Dairy Enterprise Among Smallholder Farmers: The Case of Kikima Dairy Cooperative Society in Makueni County, Kenya

Master

Supervisors

Prof. John Mburu and Dr. Chepchumba Chumo

Degree

Collaborative Masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics

University

University of Nairobi, Kenya, and University of Pretoria, South Africa

Country

Kenya

More publications

Musyoki, O. K., Mburu, J. and Chumo, C. (2022). Impact of Participation in Milk Processing on Smallholder Farmers’ Welfare: The Case of Kikima Dairy Cooperative Society in Makueni County, Kenya. East African Scholars Journal of Economics and Business Management, 5(6), 144-155.
Musyoki, O. K. (2022). Comparison of Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Factors Influencing Participation in Milk Processing among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Mbooni and Kilome Sub-Counties, Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research, 11(7), 1895-1902.

Abel Paul

Comparative Advantage and Trade Performance of Selected East African Countries Trading Coffee under “Everything but Arms” Export Trading Regime

Master

Supervisors

Dr. Charles M. Mgeni, Prof. Khamaldin Mutabazi, and Prof. Ruben M. J. Kadigi

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural and Applied Economics

University

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania

Country

Tanzania

More publications

A. Paul, C. M. Mgeni, K. Mutabazi and R. M. J. Kadigi. Comparative Advantage of Tanzania Coffee Sector under “Everything but Arms” Export Trading Regime. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol 13(4), 2022.

Angelique Kangondo

Rural Youth’s choice of Livelihood Strategies and their Effect on Food Security and Income Poverty in Rwanda

PhD

Supervisors

Prof Mdoe Ntengua S.Y, Prof Gilead I. Mlay, and Daniel Wilson Ndyetabula

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy of the Sokoine University of Agriculture

University

Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania

Country

Tanzania

More publications

Kangondo, A., Worsen, T., Mlay, G.I., Ndyetabula, D.W., Mdoe, N.S.Y. (2024) Determinants of choice of Livelihood Strategies among rural youth in Rwanda. Development in Practice 34(4).
Kangondo, A., Mlay, G.I., Mdoe, N.S.Y., Ndyetabula, D.W. (2024) Land size, Productivity, and the Choice of Livelihood Strategies among Rural Youths in Rwanda. African Journal of Business and Economics Research 19(3).
Kangondo, A, Ndyetabula, D., Mdoe, N., Mlay, G.I. (2023) Rural Youths’ Choice of Livelihood Strategies and Their Impact on Income Poverty and Food Security in Rwanda. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 14(4).

Galgalo Boru Mokena

Economic Efficiency of Maize Production: the case of Bule Hora District, West Guji Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

Master

Supervisors

Dr. Aemro Tazeze (Ass. Prof) and Dr. Alelign Ademe (Ass. Prof)

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural and Applied Economics

University

Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Country

Ethiopia

More publications

forthcoming

Henry Too

Analysis of wheat importation and its associated effects on domestic wheat production in Kenya

Thesis

Supervisors

Prof. Hillary Kiplangat Bett, and Dr. Raphael Gitau

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural and Applied Economics

University

Egerton University, Kenya

Country

Kenya

More publications

Too, H. K., Bett, H. K., & Gitau, R. (2021). What explains the trends of wheat imports in Kenya; a cointegration analysis using ARDL-ECM modelling. J Econ Sustain Dev, 12(6), 6-98.
Too, H. K., Bett, H. K., & Gitau, R. (2023). Determination of import demand of wheat in Kenya; A time series analysis from 2000 to 2019. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 19(3), 287-297.

Kudzai Chidzikwe

Assessing the potentials of using digital communication technologies in agricultural production by smallholder farmers in Goromonzi district

Master

Supervisors

Dr T. Pedzisa, and Dr S. Tatsvarei

Degree

Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics (MAAE)

University

University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Country

Zimbabwe

More publications

forthcoming

Adetomiwa Kolapo

Consumer Segmentation and Market potential for Biofortified foods in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Nigeria

PhD

Supervisors

Prof. T.A. Akeem

Degree

PhD in Agricultural Economics

University

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Country

Nigeria

More publications

Kolapo, A. (2023). Heterogeneous preferences and market potentials for biofortified foods in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Nigeria. Future Foods, 8, 100278.

Edwin Munthali

Food systems transformation in Malawi: An analysis of consumer willingness to pay for quality diets

Master

Supervisors

Dr Samson Katengeza, Dr Ken Machira

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural and Applied Economics

University

Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)

Country

Malawi

More publications

Kolapo, A. (2023). Heterogeneous preferences and market potentials for biofortified foods in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Nigeria. Future Foods, 8, 100278.

Alemayehu Bashe

Impact of improved seed adoption on the technical efficiency of wheat farmers in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Master

Supervisors

Dr. Million Sileshi and Prof. Mohammed Aman

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural and Applied Economics

University

Haramaya University

Country

Ethiopia

More publications

forthcoming

Issaya Godwin Marijani

Profitability and adoption of aflatoxin smart technologies among maize farmesr in Namtumbo and Kongwa Districts

Master

Supervisors

Dr. Roselyne Alphonce and Prof. Khamaldin D. Mutabazi

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural and Applied Economics

University

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Country

Tanzania

More publications

Marijani, Issaya G., Roselyne Alphonce, and Khamaldin D. Mutabazi (2025) Adoption of Aflatoxin Smart Technologies Among Smallholder Maize Farmers in Kongwa & Namtumbo Districts. Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting 25 (1):75-89.

Mary Makabelo Kanono

Impact of public agricultural expenditure on food availability in Lesotho

Master

Supervisors

Dr Moraka N Makhura

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Pretoria

Country

Lesotho

More publications

forthcoming

University of Hohenheim

PARI has supported 12 Master and 6 PhD Students enrolled at the University of Hohenheim to assist them in the their field research. There are currently no PARI research grants available. General information about university’s study programs can be found here.

Selected research grants provided by the University of Hohenheim

Bisrat Getnet Awoke

Performance evaluation of small hp tractors and planters used for small-scale conservation tillage and crop protection systems in Eastern Africa

PhD

Supervisors

Prof.Dr. Regina Birner, Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Köller, and Prof. Dr.Thomas Daum

Degree

PhD

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Ethiopia

More publications

Tikuneh, D. B., & Beri, Abebe Fanta, Awoke, B. G. (2023). Design, manufacture, and performance evaluation of a single-axle tractor-operated potato digger elevator. Cogent Engineering, 10(2).
Tefera, Y. D., & Awoke, B. G. (2023). Agricultural mechanization in Ethiopia: hiring service transactions, mechanization clusters and land consolidation. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies.
Daum, T., Seidel, A., Awoke, B. G., & Birner, R. (2023). Animal traction, two-wheel tractors, or four-wheel tractors? A best-fit approach to guide farm mechanization in Africa. Experimental Agriculture, 59(e12), 1–27.
Alemu, D. Fanta A, and Getnet B., (2021) Performance Evaluation of Engine Operated Potato Grader. Ethiopian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 31, No.2, pp 61-71,2021

Evelyne Wairimu Njuguna

Digitalization of Agriculture in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Kenya

PhD

Supervisors

Prof Dr. Regina Birner; Prof. John Mburu; and Prof Dr. Thomas Daum

Degree

PhD Program for Agricultural Economics, Bioeconomy and Sustainable Food Systems (IPPAE)

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Kenya

More publications

Njuguna E.W., Daum T. and Birner R. (2024) Silicon Savannah and Smallholder Farming: How can Digitalization Contribute to Sustainable Agricultural Transformation in Africa? Agricultural Systems 222: 104180.
Njuguna E.W. and Mburu J. (2021). Household determinants of competing land uses in the Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya. Land Use Policy 112: 105793.

Benadette Ayebare

Advancing cattle genetics: a comparative exploration of innovation systems in Kenya and Uganda

Masters

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Regina Birner, and Dr. Thomas Daum

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Uganda

More publications

forthcoming

Olabisi John Agboola

Economics of Mechanized Chemical Crop Protection: A Case Study in Kenya

Masters

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Regina Birner; and Prof. Dr. Thomas Daum

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Nigeria

More publications

Ashagidigbi Waheed M, Charles Nkechi P, Agboola J, Salau Sheu A. (2023) The Impact of Covid 19 Pandemic on the Food Security Status of Women Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria. Nutri Food Sci Int J. 12(3): 555839.
Agboola O., Odubote K. and Richenhagen M. (2022). Assessment of the emerging impact of covid-19 pandemic on small-scale poultry farmers in Zambia. Journal of Agricultural and Biomedical Sciences 5(4).
Adeboye, K.A., Oyetunde, O.A. and Agboola, J.O (2021) Advancing seed system for food security in the face of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic – a review. In Proceedings of DAAD Alumni Event.

Paul Effah

Agrobiodiversity, risks, and resilience: Insights from Ghana and Burkina Faso

Masters

Supervisors

Prof. Regina Birner, Dr. Thomas Daum;
Local partner supervisors: Prof. Felix Ankomah Asante, University of Ghana; and Dr. Nerbéwende Sawadogo, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso.

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Ghana

More publications

Ademilola, M.O., Effah P., Yameogo V., Daum T., Scheiterle L., Asante F., Sawadogo N. and Birner R. (2024) Not all is lost – A case study of agrobiodiversity trends in Ghanaian and Burkinabe villages. Hohenheim Working Papers on Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development Nr. 025-2024.
Etuah, S., Adams, F., Mensah, J. O., Osei, A. A. A., Mensah, A., Liu, Z., … & Halid, N. (2023). Waste generation and management in the food service sector: Evidence from Ghana. Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, 6, 100067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clcb.2023.100067

Michael Ademilola Olaitan

Crop and Genetic Diversity: A Comparative Case Study of Ghana and Burkina Faso

Masters

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Regina Birner, and Prof. Dr. Thomas Daum

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Nigeria

More publications

Ademilola, M.O., Effah P., Yameogo V., Daum T., Scheiterle L., Asante F., Sawadogo N. and Birner R. (2024) Not all is lost – A case study of agrobiodiversity trends in Ghanaian and Burkinabe villages. Hohenheim Working Papers on Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development Nr. 025-2024.

Maria Oguche

A literature review on neglected livestock species in Africa – the cases of grasscutter, guinea pig, guinea fowl, rabbit and donkey

Masters

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Regina Birner, and Dr. Juliet Kariuki

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Nigeria

More publications

Oguche M., Kariuki J., Birner R. and Chagunda M. (2024) Is there Unrecognized Potential in Neglected Livestock Species in Sub-Saharan Africa? Food Security.

Malik Olaye

State of agricultural input use in Nigeria: Consistency, complementary use, and credit – Evidence from LSMS-ISA panel data

Masters

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Regina Birner, and Dr. Christina Bosch

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Nigeria

More publications

Olaoye M. (2023) Agricultural Input Use in Nigeria: Consistency, Complementarity and Credit. Hohenheim Working Papers on Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development No. 016-2023.

Kwamboka Tirimba

Digital tools for livestock farming – A scoping review (Master)

Interactions between the environmental impact, economic efficiency and productivity within livestock systems in the tropics (PhD)

Masters and PhD

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Mizeck Chagunda, Prof. Dr. Regina Birner, and Dr. Juliet Kariuki

Degree

M.Sc. Organic Agriculture and Food Systems
PhD Agricultural Sciences

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Kenya

More publications

Tide Global Learning (September 2016). Global Learning: Lenses on the World.

Sharon Mayienga

Use of technology in machinery service provision in Kenya

Masters

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Regina Birner

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Kenya

More publications

T. Daum, R. A. Villalba, O. Anidi, S. M. Mayienga, S. Gupta, R. Birner (2021) Uber for tractors? Opportunities and challenges of digital tools for tractor hire in India and Nigeria. World Development 144: 105480

Oluwakayode Anidi

The uberization of mechanization services; A case study of Hello Tractor in Nigeria

Masters

Supervisors

Prof (Dr) Regina Birner, Prof (Dr) Karlheinz Koller

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Nigeria

More publications

Daum, T., Villalba, R., Anidi, O., Mayienga, S. M., Gupta, S., & Birner, R. (2021). Uber for tractors? Opportunities and challenges of digital tools for tractor hire in India and Nigeria. World Development, 144, 105480.

Oluwafemi Ogunjimi

Exploring the Aspirations of Youths in Agriculture from a Gendered Perspective in Rural Zambia

Masters

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Regina Birner, Dr. Thomas Daum, & Dr. Juliet Karuiki

Degree

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

University

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Country

Nigeria

More publications

O. Ogunjimi, T. Daum, J. Kariuki (2021) The farming question: Intergenerational linkages, gender and youth aspirations in rural Zambia. Hohenheim Working Papers on Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development Nr. 009-2021.

Center for Development Research (ZEF)

As part of ZEF’s doctoral studies programme, PARI has provided supplementary research funding to 7 PhD students. There are currently no PARI research grants available. General information about ZEF’s doctoral program can be found here.

Selected research grants provided by ZEF