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Fidel Orawo

Research Associate · DEVMENT Research & Advisory

I am an Agricultural Economist with strong expertise in research, data analysis, and smallholder farming systems. My work focuses on generating rigorous, field-based and policy-relevant evidence that supports rural development, sustainable agriculture, and agricultural transformation across Kenya and the wider region.

Academic Background

  • Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics (Final stages of completion)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management

Technical & Analytical Skills

Quantitative & Statistical Analysis

  • STATA
  • Microsoft Excel

Digital Data Collection

  • Kobo Collect

Research Practice

  • Field-based data collection
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Research-to-policy dissemination
  • Evidence-based policy analysis

Professional Focus

I am passionate about leveraging evidence-based research to inform policies that drive agricultural transformation, improve smallholder livelihoods, and strengthen sustainable food systems in Kenya and beyond.

Areas of Research Interest

Rural developmentSustainable agricultureAgricultural economicsPolicy analysis

Professional Philosophy

“Strong evidence builds strong agricultural systems.” I believe that rigorous data, grounded fieldwork, and sound economic analysis are essential for designing policies and programs that deliver lasting impact to farmers, communities, and national development.

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