About Gladys Chumba:
Agricultural economist with experience in research, policy analysis, and consulting. Proven ability to synthesize data into clear and concise insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. Experienced in stakeholder engagement and working with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience
Apollo Agriculture research assistant
- Conducted research on the economic impact of climate change and its effect on crop yields, resulting in a new grant worth over $1M
- Collaborated with international researchers to study the effects of trade liberalization on food security in developing countries
- Assessed the feasibility of introducing genetically modified crops into developing nations; concluded that it was not economically viable
- Developed an index measuring agricultural productivity based on labor inputs for different crops; published paper in peer-reviewed journal
- Designed a survey instrument to measure household consumption patterns among rural households in Sub-Sahar
- Conducted applied research on the economic impacts of climate change and biosecurity threats to agriculture, including drought, heat stress, invasive pests and diseases, and air pollution.
- Developed models for estimating agricultural losses due to weather events using statistical methods such as regression analysis and time series modeling.
- Analyzed data from surveys of farmers in order to assess their exposure to risks associated with climate change or biosecurity threats (e.g., drought).
- Assessed the potential impact of new technologies that could mitigate these risks by conducting cost-benefit analyses based on estimated adoption rates among producers under various scenarios.
- Communicated results through written reports, presentations at conferences, webinars, etc., as well as outreach efforts aimed at engaging stakeholders such as Extension agents and other industry .
Ministry of agriculture , livestock and fisheries department-research officer
- Conducted research on various topics related to agriculture such as crop rotation, irrigation, and soil fertility.
- Presented findings from research projects to colleagues and clients.
- Wrote reports detailing the results of research projects.
Education
Holder of bachelor of science in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management
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