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1 CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS NAME : Willis A. Oluoch-Kosura DATE OF BIRTH : 20 th December 1952 ADDRESS : Prof. Willis Oluoch-Kosura, Acting Program Director, Collaborative Msc in Agricultural and Applied Economics, C/o African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), MEBANK Towers, 4th Floor, Milimani Road, P.O. Box , Nairobi, Kenya. TELEPHONE : Office FAX Willis.kosura@aercafrica.org MARITAL STATUS: Married with (4) children NATIONALITY : Kenyan EDUCATION Level Institution Dates Achievements University Cornell, U.S.A PhD Agric. Economics University Australia National University MSc. Agric. Economics University University of Nairobi BSc. Agriculture Higher Sec. Friends School Kamusinga East African Advanced Certificate of Education Secondary Mwihila East African Certificate of Education Primary Luanda A.C Kenya Primary Exam. Certificate 1

2 EMPLOYMENT RECORD 1. Dec May, 1971: Worked with the Ministry of Co-operative & Social Services. 2. July, 1976-Oct. 1976: Employed as a Demonstrator in the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi. 3. Sept Nov. 1978: Employed as a Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi Sept. 1983: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi. 5. Sept March, 1988: Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi 6. March, 1988 August 2000 Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi. 7. August 2000 Current: Associate Professor RESPONSIBILITIES AT UNIVERSITY 1. Teaching Agricultural Policy; Agricultural Sector and Institutional Analysis; Development Economics; Research Methodology; and Project Planning, Management and Evaluation. 2. Supervision (a) MSc. Theses: Agricultural Mechanization in Baringo; Goat and Goat Products Markets in Kakamega; Maize Marketing in Kenya; Economic Analysis of the Problems Facing Tanzania s Sugar Industry; Analysis of Labour Utilization in the Production of Tobacco in South Nyanza District, Kenya; Determination of Optimal Allocation of Resources and Enterprise Mix for the West Kano Pilot Irrigation Scheme. Agricultural Credit in Kakamega District; Simsim Production in Kwale District; Resource Allocation in Murang a Tea Farms; An Economic Analysis of Maize Marketing in Kenya: A Case Study of Nandi District; The Supply Responsiveness of Cotton Farmers in Central/Eastern Kenya; Optimal Fertilizer Use Recommendation in Maize Production: An Analysis of Experimental Data; An Economic Analysis of Factors Affecting Tea Production in the Smallholder Sector, Kericho District, Kenya. The Economics of Coconut Production in Coastal Kenya; Economic Analysis of Sunflower Production in Zambia; and Economics of Wheat Production in Kenya. (b) Ph.D. Theses (i) Economic Analysis of Smallholder Dairy Production in Kiambu District, Kenya - Kilungo, J.K., awarded in (ii) Financing Smallholder Agricultural Production in Kenya: An Economic Analysis of the Credit Market R. Nyikal awarded in (iii) The Effects of Transaction Costs on Market Participation of Smallholder Dairy Farms in Kenya Ngigi, M.W., awarded in 2001 (iv) Analysis of Urban Farming as a Production Activity of Low Income Households in Nairobi Kenya Ritho, C., Awarded June

3 (v) Intensifying Smallholder Market Oriented Dairying in Central Kenya Highlands: An Analysis of Economic Competitiveness and Trade-offs Mulinge, W.M. (in progress). (vi) Analysis of factors Influencing the Adoption of Dairy Technologies in Western Kenya- Stella Nabwile Makokha (Submitted) 3. Research in Areas of: a) Rural Factor Markets, Agricultural Investment and Farm Output, Technology and Environment. b) Land Policy Issues. c) Technology Poverty Alleviation Nexus and Food Security. d) Trade Policy and Development. 4. Chairman, Department of Agricultural Economics, UON from 1999 to April AWARDS : The University of Nairobi Gandhi Smarak Prize for the Best Final Year Results in the Faculty of Agriculture : The Australian Government Scholarship (SCAAP) to enable my Study in the Australian National University : Ford Foundation Scholarship to enable my study in Cornell University for the Ph.D : Kellog Foundation Travel Grant : USAID Travel Grant to IAAE Conference in Argentina : ICAE Travel Grant to IAAE Conference in Tokyo : ICAE Travel Grant to IAAE Conference in Harare, Zimbabwe : ICAE Grant to Conference in Sacramento, Cal : Feb. UNCRD Grant Study Tour to Singapore and Indonesia : ECAPAPA - Grant to Study Technology, Poverty Alleviation and Agricultural Transformation in Kenya. 11. June 2000: Rockefeller FORUM Research Grant for Technology Adoption, Resource Management and Poverty Alleviation Study in Smallholder Maize Production Systems in Kenya ICAE Grant for Conference in Berlin, Germany University of Lund / Sida for Comparative Study of Africa and Asia with respect to Agricultural Development. 3

4 PROFESSIONAL WORK RECORD 1. May, 1984: A World Bank Consultancy to undertake a Study on the Evolution and Status of Agricultural Mechanization in Kenya : A Member of a Network Study Team for Africa on Agriculture-Industry Relations, Funded by United Nations University. 3. Sept. 1986: Consultant for a Development Training Workshop in Harare for Field Workers in Africa Associated with African Alliance of YMCAs : Technical Reviewer for Project Proposals Submitted to Voluntary Agencies Development Assistance (VADA) : Resource Person, Africa Alliance of YMCAs : Resource Person, UNICEF Kenya : Core Consultant: Agric. Consult Ltd. Agricultural Policy Assessment Study for USAID. 8. August 1988: Consultant: International Association of Agricultural Economists Conference: Discussion Group on Production Relations Agrarian Structure and Reform : Consultant: Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) Egerton University /91: Consultant: Land Policy DANIDA/WORLD BANK : USAID/World Bank Public Expenditure Review: Kenya s Agricultural Sector : ADB Lake Basin Development Authority: Member of a Management Task Force for West Kenya Rain Fed Rice Project /96: FAO Consultant Policy Analysis for Agricultural Integration in E & S Africa /98: Member Steering Committee 3 rd /4 th Africa Training Course on Local and Regional Development Planning and Management Organized by United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) and UNDP /98: MOALDM/World Bank Consultant, Agricultural Sector Investment Project (ASIP) : Member, Advisory Committee: Kenya/World Bank Agricultural Sector Impact Study Feb: Resource Person UNCRD Training on Project Planning and Management. Oromia Regional Government, Ethiopia May: Coordinator and Resource Person, Regional Training Workshop on Input 4

5 Policy and Agricultural Research CIMMYT Jan: Resource Person, FARM Africa on Livestock Improvement Project Logical Framework June: Resource Person, UNCRD ZOPP for Planners in the Ministry of Lands and Settlement and the District Heads, Nyandarua District Nov: Resource Person, CTA s Workshop on the Determination of Priority Information Themes for Agriculture Nov: Resource Person, REMPAI/ECAPAPA: Developing Skills to Influence Adoption of Agricultural Policy Analysis Results by Policy Makers : Member, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: Scenarios Working Group Sept. to-date: Planning Coordinator/Program Director, Collaborative MSc Program in Agricultural and Applied Economics in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Initiative Dec: Member of the FAO 4 th High Level Expert Panel Feb: Moderator National Conference on Revitalizing the Agricultural Sector for Economic Growth Kilimo Bora Kwa Ustawi, Nairobi, Kenya, 21 st -24 th February August: Member of Expert Panel to Review the NEPAD African Peer Review Mechanism Kenya Country Report. 28. Program Director, Collaborative Msc in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAAE) in ESA. OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 1. External Examiner, Sokoine University from Part-time Lecturer, Moi University Eldoret. Teaching Economics, Development and Policy 3. External Examiner, University of Malawi from External Examiner, Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology from External Examiner, Kagumo College 6. Member of Task Force: Kenyas Institutional Capacity Building for Child Survival and Development. 7. External Examiner Moi University 8. Organizer: Panel Discussion, Sub-Saharan Africa: Food Security, Diversification and Resource Management, XXIII Conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists in Sacramento CAL 5

6 9. Reviewer, Contributed Papers for the International Association of Agricultural Economists Conference Reviewer, Africa Career Awards Program Proposals Rockefeller Foundation 11. Patron Luri Primary School Yala Division, Siaya District 12. Reviewer African Economic Research Consortium Research Proposals 13. Chairman Board of Governors Nyamninia Secondary School Yala Division Siaya District 14. Board Member Kenya Agricultural Commodity Exchange (KACE) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 1. Member and Kenya s Representative to the Council: International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) 2. Executive Committee Member at large: IAAE President: African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) PUBLICATIONS 1. Theses: Oluoch-Kosura, W The Analysis of Labour Utilization in Smallholder Tea Farms in Kenya. An M.Sc. Thesis, Australian National University. Oluoch-Kosura, W. 1983a. An Economic Analysis of Small Farm Mechanization in Western Province, Kenya. A Ph.D. Thesis, Cornell University, May. 2. Workshop/Symposium Papers: Oluoch-Kosura, W The Effects of Farm Mechanization in Less Developed Countries. A Paper Prepared for 17 th Summer Workshop on Agricultural Industrialization in Hague, the Netherlands, 14 th May to 23 rd June. Oluoch-Kosura, W Droughts and their Effects on Food Policies in Africa A Paper Presented to a Symposium Organized by the Nairobi University Students Association on 22 nd February. Oluoch-Kosura, W. and K.L. Sharma, Agricultural Research and Development Policy in Kenya a Paper Presented to the International Drought Symposium, in Nairobi May Oluoch-Kosura, W A Proposed Study on Rural Land Tenure, Credit and Other Factor Markets, Agricultural Investment and Productivity in Kenya. A Presentation made at the World Bank Workshop on Research Methodology in the Study of Rural Land Tenure, Credit Market and Agricultural Productivity in Sub- Saharan Africa held between May 23 and June 4, in Gisenyi, Rwanda. Oluoch-Kosura, W Appropriate Incentives for Agroforestry Production Systems. A Paper for the Second Kenya National Seminar on Agroforestry held in Nairobi, Kenya Nov Migot-Adholla, S.E., F. Place and W. Oluoch-Kosura, Security of Tenure and Land 6

7 Productivity in Kenya. Paper delivered at a Seminar on Rural Land Tenure, Credit, Agricultural Investment and Farm Productivity in Sub-Sahara Africa. Nairobi, June 4-5. Oluoch-Kosura, W Kenya s Experience with Land Reform: Research Evidence from Two Agricultural Districts, Paper for the IAAE Symposium Organized by AGRICONA, Namibia July Oluoch-Kosura, W Agricultural Development Priorities: Medium High versus Low Potential Areas in Kenya. Paper for the DANIDA-AFRICA Agricultural Symposium, October. Alwar, J., W. Oluoch-Kosura and N.K. Ng eno, The Current Status of Initiatives in Child Survival and Development in Kenya. A Paper for the African University Consortium Meeting on National Capacity Building on Child Survival and Development, Kampala, Uganda, Sept. Oluoch-Kosura, W Development Prospects in Africa through International Agricultural Trade : Paper for the ILCA Policy Workshop Addis Ababa March. Oluoch-Kosura, W Mechanization Options for Kenya s Farming Systems : A Paper for a Workshop on Agricultural Mechanization Strategy in Kenya. April. Gitu, K.W., W. Oluoch-Kosura and H. Nyangito Agriculture, Food and Environment. Kenya s Situation A Country Paper Prepared for International Food Policy Research Institute 2020 Global Initiative Priority Setting Workshop at Entebbe, October, Oluoch-Kosura, W.; S. Ariga, M. Waithaka, Okeyo Mwai and A. Kyalo, Agricultural Technology, Economic Viability and Poverty Alleviation in Kenya A Multidisciplinary Paper for Eastern and Central Africa Programme for Agricultural Policy Analysis (ECAPAPA) for the Agricultural Transformation Policy Workshop in Sub-Saharan Africa, June Oluoch-Kosura, W. and I.M. Mbeche, 2000 Nov.: Proceedings of the SARECA/ECAPAPA Workshop on Developing Skills to Influence Adoption of Agricultural Policy Analysis Results, Mombasa, Kenya Oluoch-Kosura, W Input/Output Marketing in Remote Areas of Eastern and Southern Africa. Proceedings of a Sub-Regional Export Consultation Workshop, Summary FAO. Pp ISBN Karugia, J., W. Oluoch-Kosura, R. Nyikal, M. Odumbe and P. Marenya, 2004 The Role of Rural Factor Markets in Reducing Poverty, Risks and Vulnerability in Rural Kenya: The Case of Kakamega and Vihiga Districts. Oluoch-Kosura, W., P. Marenya, F. Place and C.B. Barret, Indices and Manifestations of Poverty: Informing Anti-Poverty Policy Choices. Paper for the KIPPRA Workshop on Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies in Development Studies. Oluoch-Kosura, W Problem Identification and Development of a Problem Tree for ENNDA. Proceedings of a Training Workshop on Regional Development Planning and Plan Preparation in Ewaso Ng iro North River Basin (ENNDA), Held at Sportsman Arms Hotel, Nanyuki, August. 7

8 Omare, M. N., M.O. Makokha and W. Oluoch-Kosura, Shaping the Future of African Agriculture for Development: The Role of Social Scientists. Proceedings of the African Association of Agricultural Economists, 6-8 December Nairobi. Oluoch-Kosura, W Strengthening agricultural Economics Training in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. The Agricultural Economics Board (AEEB) Initiative. FARA General Assembly, 6-12 June Program Special Session on: Strengthening Graduate Training and Agricultural Research in African Universities. 3. Consultancy Reports: Muchiri, G.; W. Oluoch-Kosura and R. Michieka, Evaluation of Ox-drawn Equipment in Kenya. A Report for the National Council for Science and Technology, August. Oluoch-Kosura, W Possible Strategies and Approaches for Attaining Development in Africa. A Paper Prepared for the Africa-Canada YMCA Consultation in Nairobi Oct. 27-Nov.1. Oluoch-Kosura, W Future Challenges in Africa. A Paper Prepared for the Africa-Canada YMCA Consultation in Nairobi Oct. 17-Nov. 1. Oluoch-Kosura, W An Assessment of Policies Relating to Agricultural Research in Kenya: A Consultancy Report Submitted to USAID Kenya. Oluoch-Kosura, W., J.A. Chweya, E. Rege and D. Anindo, Feasibility Study for the Miti Mbili Agricultural Development Project. A Consultancy Report for AGREN. Gitu, K.W. and W. Oluoch-Kosura, Strategies for Improving the Efficiency of Land Use in High and Medium Potential Areas in Kenya; Focus on Grazing Land. A Consultancy Report for the World Bank and G.O.K. Oluoch-Kosura, W. and M. Mukumbu, Social Pricing for Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) in Kenya. Research Paper for Research and Training in Agricultural Policy Analysis Project. Nov. Gathuma, J., W. Oluoch-Kosura, M. Wanyoike and G. Agumba, A Review of the Kenya National Artificial Insemination Services A Consultancy Report for the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development. Department of Veterinary Services. Okoth-Ogendo, H.W.; W. Oluoch-Kosura & S. Wanjala Kenya Land Policy. Consultancy Report for the Government of Kenya, Ministry of Lands and Settlement. Oluoch-Kosura, W A Proposal for an Agricultural Land Tax Design and Administration in Kenya. A Consultancy Report for DANIDA and Ministry of Lands and Settlement. Oluoch-Kosura, W Fiscal and Institutional Implication of Liberalizing Trade between Kenya and Uganda. Kenya s Case Study: A Consultancy Report for Technoserve Informal Cross Boarder Trade Project, March. Oluoch-Kosura, W African Food Crisis: The Relevance of Asian Models: Kenya Macro-Case Study: A Collaborative Study with Lund University, Sweden AFRINT. 8

9 4. Conference and Peer Reviewed Proceedings: Oluoch-Kosura, W Determining a Strategy for Mechanizing Land Preparation for Maize Production in Kenya. A Contributed Paper Delivered at the International Conference of Agricultural Economists in Malaga Spain, August. Oluoch-Kosura, W Limitations of Subsistence Farming Towards Meeting the Needs of the Farmer. A Paper Delivered to the 23 rd Congress of the International Association of Agricultural Students at Egerton, Njoro, August. Oniango, R., J. Alwar, W. Oluoch-Kosura and S. Akach, Kenya Position Paper on Nutrition. A Paper for Presentation at the International Conference on Nutrition, December 1992, Rome. Oluoch-Kosura, W Use of Cost of Production Data for Program and Policy Purposes in Kenya Paper for XXII International Conference of Agricultural Economists, August Harare Zimbabwe, Discussion Organized by B. Davey, Agriculture CANADA, Policy Branch. Kilungo, J.K., W. Oluoch-Kosura and McDermott, J.J., Relative Efficiency and Application to Kenyan Smallholder Dairy Industry. Paper for the Biennial Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nairobi. Nzuma M.J., W. Oluoch-Kosura and L.N. Kimenye, "Adoption of Improved Maize Production Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in the Semi-Arid Zones of Kenya. African Crop Science Society Conference Proceedings Vol 5 P.M. Phiri, J.T. Karugia and W.A. Oluoch-Kosura (2001) Factors Influencing the Economics and Adoption of Crop Management Techniques Among Smallholder Maize Farmers in Kenya: Lessons for Research and Extension Efforts, African Crop Science Conference Proceedings, Vol. 5. pp Nzuma M.J., W. Oluoch-Kosura and L.N. Kimenye "Adoption of Improved Maize Production Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in the Semi-Arid Zones of Kenya; The Case of Improved Seeds and Inorganic Fertilizers in Machakos District". Paper Presented at the Regional FORUM (Forum for Agricultural Resource Husbandry) Meeting 12 16, August 2002, Entebbe, Uganda. Oluoch-Kosura W., P. Phiri Marenya and M.J. Nzuma 2004, Soil Fertility Management in Maize Based Production Systems in Western and Eastern Kenya: Current Options and Future Strategies. In: Friessen, D.K and A.F.E Palmer (eds) Integrated Approaches to Higher Maize Productivity in the New Millennium: Proceedings of the 7 th Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, February 11 15, 2002 pp ISBN Nambiro, E, H. degroote and W. Oluoch- Kosura, 2004 Market Structure and Conduct of the Hybrid Maize Seed Industry, A case Study of the Trans Nzoia District in Western Kenya. In Friessen, D.K and A.F.E Palmer (eds) Integrated Approaches to Higher Maize Productivity in the New Millennium: Proceedings of the 7 th Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, February 11 15, 2002 pp ISBN

10 Wabacha J.K., J.M. Maribei, C.M. Mulei, M.N. Kyule, K.H. Zessin & W. Oluoch-Kosura, Sow Reproductive Performance and the Associated Herd-Level Factors in Smallholder Herds in a Peri-urban Area in Kenya. Biennial Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 7th-9th August 2002, Nairobi, Kenya Wabacha J.K., J.M. Maribei, C.M. Mulei, M.N. Kyule, K.H. Zessin & W. Oluoch-Kosura, Piglet Morbidity and Mortality in Smallholder Herds in a Peri-Urban Area in Kenya. Biennial Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 7th-9th August 2002, Nairobi, Kenya Nzuma M.J., W. Oluoch-Kosura and L.N. Kimenye 2003, Characterizing the Adoption of Improved Maize Seeds in Semi-Arid South Eastern Kenya (2002). Poster Paper Submitted and Accepted for Presentation at the 25 th IAAE Conference, August 2003, Durban South Africa. Barret, C., P. Marenya, J. McPeak, B. Minten, F. Mureithi, W. Oluoch-Kosura, F. Place, J.C. Randrianarisoa, J. Rasambainarivo & J. Wangila, Welfare Dynamics in Rural Kenya and Madagascar Paper Presented at the BASIS Pre-Conference Workshop Combating Persistent Poverty in Africa, Cornell University, November. Wabacha, J.K., J.M. Maribei, C.M. Mulei, M.N. Kyule, K.H. Zessin & W. Oluoch-Kosura, Evaluation of Relative Cost-Effectiveness of Alternative Health Interventions Against Sarcoptic Mange and Gastro-Intestinal Helminthosis on Smallholder Pig Herds in Kikuyu Division, Central Kenya. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference, Nairobi, 3rd 5th November Refereed Journal Articles: Oluoch-Kosura, W. 1986b. The Evolution and Prospects for Farm Mechanization in Kenya. Eastern Africa Economic Review Vol. 2 (1), Sept.. Kakuba, T., H.K. Maritim and W. Oluoch-Kosura, 1987, Maize Marketing in Kenya: Some Cause of the Financial Problems of the National Cereals and Produce Board (submitted to E.A. Economic Review for publication.). Ogada, H.T.K. and W. Oluoch-Kosura, Goats and Goat Production Markets in Western Kenya (submitted to E.A. Economic Review for publication). Oluoch-Kosura, W. and J.K. Kilungo, Kenya s Efforts Towards Attainment of Food Self- Sufficiency. Medicus Vol. II (II). Pp , Nov. Musebe, R., W. Oluoch-Kosura and C. Wangia, Analysis of Agricultural Credit Market in Vihiga Division of Kakamega District, Kenya. East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal, 58 (3), pp Kilungo, J.K., W. Oluoch-Kosura, J. McDermott and A.O. Omore, Socio-Economics of Smallholder Dairy Production in Kiambu District, Kenya. The Kenya Veterinarian 18(2) ISSN pp

11 Kilungo, J.K., W. Oluoch-Kosura, J.J. McDermott and G.K. Gitau, Economics of Smallholder Dairy Production in Kiambu District, Kenya": In: Advances in Veterinary Education and Animal Sciences: Proceedings of the Biennial Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 5 th 7 th August. The Kenya Veterinarian: A Journal of the Kenya Veterinary Association Special Issue Vol. 23 pp ISBN Kilungo, J.K. and W. Oluoch-Kosura, Allocative Efficiency in Smallholder Dairy Production in Kenya. Challenges Facing Agriculture in Southern Africa. Special Issue of AGRECONA Vol. 38, May. Nzuma M.J., W. Oluoch-Kosura and L.N. Kimenye 2003, Factors Affecting the Intensity of Use of Inorganic Fertilizers in Semi-Arid South Eastern Kenya. Paper Submitted to the East African Journal of Development for Publication Kavoi, M.M., W. Oluoch-Kosura, P.O. Owuor and D.K. Siele, 2003 Gender Analysis of Economic Efficiency in Smallholder Tea Production in Kenya Eastern Africa Journal of Rural Development, Vol 19 (1), Dec 2003 Wabacha, J.K., J.M. Maribei, C.M. Mulei, M.N. Kyule, K.H. Zessin & W. Oluoch-Kosura, Characterisation of Smallholder Pig Production in Kikuyu Division, Central Kenya. Prev. Vet. Med. 63: Wabacha, J.K., J.M. Maribei, C.M. Mulei, M.N. Kyule, K.H. Zessin & W. Oluoch-Kosura Health and Production Measures for Smallholder Pig Production in Kikuyu Division, Central Kenya. Prev. Vet. Med. 63: Nyikal, R.A. and W. Oluoch-Kosura, Risk Preference and Optimal Enterprise Combinations in Kahuro Division of Murang a District, Kenya. Agricultural Economics 32 (2005): Butler, C.D. and W. Oluoch-Kosura, Linking Future Ecosystem Services and Future Human Well-Being. Ecologyy and Society 11(1): 30.[online] URL: society.org/vol11/iss1/art30/ 6. Book Chapters: Muchiri, G., W. Oluoch-Kosura, R. Michieka and H. Dibbits, Ox-drawn Equipment Development in Kenya in Excess Manufacturing Capacity and Farm Equipment Needs in Kenya, ILO, pp Oluoch-Kosura, W Supply and Demand Situation on Farm Tools and Equipment in Kenya. A Paper on the Workshop on Farm Tools and Equipment held at Milimani Hotel, Nairobi Oct , Published in Excess Manufacturing Capacity and Farm Equipment Needs in Kenya ILO, pp Oluoch-Kosura, W Mechanizing Land Preparation for Maize Production In Kenya in Agriculture and Economic Instability IAAE Occasional Paper No. 4 Edited by Bellamy, M. & Greenshields. 11

12 Oluoch-Kosura, W Household Time Allocation in Nigeria : A Comment Sustainable Agricultural Development: The Role of International Cooperation: Proceedings: 21 st IAAE Conference, 1992 pp Dartmouth. ISBN Oluoch-Kosura, W Development Prospects in Africa through International Agricultural Trade in Livestock and Resource Management Policy: Issues and Priorities for Research. ILRI, pp 43 47, ISBN Migot-Adholla, S.E., F. Place and W. Oluoch-Kosura, Security of Tenure and Land Productivity in Kenya in Searching For Land Tenure Security in Africa edited by Bruce, J.W. & S.E. Migot-Adholla. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., Iowa. Pp ISBN Oluoch-Kosura, W The Provision of Agricultural Inputs in Kenya in Agriculture Sector Management Reform and Policy Analysis: The Kenya Case IDS UON. Occasional Paper No. 63. June. Oluoch-Kosura, W. and D. Chege, Evolution of Fertilizer Policy and Marketing in Kenya. In: Agricultural Policies and Food Security in Eastern and Southern Africa. Proceedings of a Symposium held at the Kenya Commercial Bank, Nairobi, Kenya. S.D. Publication Series Office of Sustainable Development Bureau for Africa, Eds. Mukhebi. A.W., C. Ackello- Ogutu, W. Nguyo, R. Hassan and W. Oluoch-Kosura Katyamba, K.M., W. Oluoch-Kosura and O.L.E. Mbatia, An Economic Analysis of Sunflower Production. A Case of the Incentive Effects of Policies on Sunflower Production in Zambia in Agricultural Competitiveness, Market Forces and Policy Choice: Eastern and Southern Africa Perspectives and Case Studies. Mudimu, G.D. & R. Mabeza- Chimeza Eds STUDIEN Fur 52. PP ISBN Oluoch-Kosura, W Land Tenure and Land Use Reforms in Rural Resource Economics and Rural Development ed. Van Damme, P. Training Module for the Nectar Series Programme. Oluoch-Kosura, W. and C. Ackello-Ogutu, Role of Credit in the Uptake and Productivity of Improved Dairy Technologies in Kenya in Role of Credit in the Uptake and Productivity of Improved Dairy Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ed. By Ade Freeman, H, M.A. Jabbar and S.K. Ehui. Socio-Economic and Policy Research Working Paper No. 22, pp ILRI, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Alila, P. and W. Oluoch-Kosura (eds.) Regional Development Policies and Practices in Africa and Asia: A Comparative Study. United Nations Centre for Regional Development Africa Office, Nairobi: UNCRD Textbook Series No. 6 April ISBN: Oluoch-Kosura, W Project Identification, Selection, Planning for Implementation and Management in Project Planning, Implementation and Evaluation: A Training Manual. Edited by I. Mbeche, United Nations Centre for Regional Development, Africa Office, Nairobi: UNCRD Textbook Series No. 8, August ISBN X. Oluoch-Kosura, W Types of Data and Levels of Measurement in Research Design, Data Collection and Analysis: A Training Manual Edited by Ngau, P. and A. Kumsa UNCRD Textbook Series No. 12. ISBN: X pp

13 Mwangi, I. and W. Oluoch-Kosura 2004 Methods of Data Collection in Research Design, Data Collection and Analysis: A Training Manual Edited by Ngau, P. and A. Kumsa UNCRD Textbook Series No. 12. ISBN: X pp Butler, C.D. and W. Oluoch-Kosura (Contributing Lead Authors) Human Well-Being Across Scenarios, in: Millennium Ecosystem Assessment ed. Scenarios Assessment. Washington, D.C., Island Press 2005 (in Press), Chapter 11, pp Oluoch-Kosura, W. and J. Karugia 2005 Why the Early Promise for Rapid Increases in Maize Productivity in Kenya was not sustained: Lessons for Sustainable Investment in Agriculture. In: Goran D., Hans H., Magnus, H. and Rolf, L. (Eds). The African Food Crisis: Lesson From The Asian Green Revolution. pp ISN Policy Papers/Briefs: Oluoch-Kosura, W Agricultural Sector Performance in a Changing Policy Environment a Discussion : in Strategic Development Paths for Kenya in the 21 st Century Institute of Policy Analysis & Research Publication Series. Oluoch-Kosura W., M.J. Nzuma and P.P. Marenya, 2003, Is Fertilizer in Maize Production a Cost Effective Strategy in Fighting Food Poverty and Hunger in Kenya? Policy Brief to the Rockefeller Forum, July 2003 Marenya, P.P., W. Oluoch-Kosura, F. Place and C. Barret, 2003, Education, Non-Farm Income and Farm Investment in Land-Scarce Western Kenya Basis Brief No. 14, Broadening Access and Strengthening Input Market Systems Karugia, J.T., S.K. Wambugu and W. Oluoch-Kosura, The Role of Infrastructure and Government policies in determining the Efficiency of Kenya s Maize Marketing System in the Post-Liberalization Era, IFPRI Eastern Africa food Policy Network, Network Report 6. Kampala, Uganda: IFPRI, April 2004 Obunde, P.O., C.M. Mbogo, W. Oluoch-Kosura and A.W. Kamoni, Effects of Land Tenure on Agricultural Productivity, and Environment, A Case study of Suba and Laikipia Districts IFPRI Eastern Africa food Policy Network, Network Report 7. Kampala, Uganda: IFPRI, April 2004 Karugia, J., W. Oluoch-Kosura, R. Nyikal, M. Odumbe and P. Marenya, 2005 The Role of Rural Factor Markets in Reducing Poverty, Risks and Vulnerability in Rural Kenya: The Case of Kakamega and Vihiga Districts. SAGA Policy Brief, February. 13

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