David Agong
@davidagong
Research economist specializing in impact evaluation, data analysis, and agrifood systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a research economist with extensive experience designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative studies, impact evaluations, and econometric analysis across agriculture and urban development.
As Lead Economic Consultant at CIMMYT, I contribute to adoption and impact assessments of agricultural technologies, design analytical frameworks, manage primary data collection, and support publication of scientific manuscripts.
In academia I lecture, supervise theses, coordinate examinations and research activities, and previously completed a PhD in Economics while holding teaching and research roles.
I have led digital migration of data collection, trained teams on statistical software, mobilized funded proposals, and deliver actionable insights that inform policy, program design, and resource mobilization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Economic Consultant
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Contributed to adoption and impact evaluations of improved agricultural technologies across Africa, designed analytical frameworks and managed primary data collection, and supported scientific publications and resource mobilization for agrifood systems projects.
Lecturer
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Instructed and supervised students in economics, coordinated examinations and timetables, designed course materials, and led departmental research coordination and development activities.
Economic and Econometric Consultant
Mistra Urban Futures
May 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 7 months)
Conducted economic and econometric research, developed models and forecasts, evaluated policy impacts, prepared detailed reports and presentations, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for SIDA/DFID-funded urban poverty projects.
Tutorial Fellow
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Oct 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 years 1 month)
Taught undergraduate economics courses, managed departmental quality procedures and academic trips, and completed PhD studies leading to promotion and confirmation.
Teaching Assistant
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
May 2017 - Nov 2017 (6 months)
Assisted in teaching undergraduate and diploma courses, supported departmental activities, and participated in professional development to improve teaching effectiveness.
Research and Development Officer
Kisumu Local Interaction Platform
Jan 2015 - Apr 2017 (2 years 3 months)
Led primary data collection and digital migration initiatives, developed participant databases and ethics applications, trained staff on statistical software, and implemented digital M&E that reduced primary data handling costs by 30%.
Research Associate
Kenya School of Monetary Studies
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Conducted literature reviews and statistical analysis, supervised graduate students on research projects, and developed and published financial economics research.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy, Economics
Ph.D. in Economics awarded in August 2021 following completion and defense of a doctoral thesis on financing cities under a SIDA scholarship.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science, Financial Economics
Completed a Master's program in Financial Economics, awarded November 2015.
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Activities and societies: Organization of Students Volunteers; Ecosa (Economic Students Association); Treasurer, Ugwelets Youth Self-Help Group
Completed a Bachelor of Economics degree awarded December 2013.
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