Mezgebu Aynalem Mengstie | Agricultural Economic Theory | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mezgebu Aynalem Mengstie | Agricultural Economic Theory | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at Jilin Agricultural University | China 

Mezgebu Aynalem Mengstie is a dedicated researcher in Agricultural Economics whose work centers on agricultural marketing, value chain analysis, natural resource management, and climate-smart agriculture. His research aims to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and rural livelihoods through evidence-based approaches that integrate socioeconomic and environmental perspectives. He emphasizes improving smallholder farmers’ adaptive capacities, promoting efficient resource use, and strengthening food security systems within Ethiopia and beyond. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in reputable national and international journals, including Scopus-indexed and high-impact outlets. His completed and ongoing studies address critical themes such as technical efficiency, commercialization, adoption of improved technologies, and the impacts of climate-smart agricultural practices on production and food systems. His work has contributed valuable policy insights for fostering environmentally resilient and market-oriented agricultural systems. According to Google Scholar, his research impact is reflected in 129 citations (128 since 2020), with an h-index of 4 and an i10-index of 3. These metrics highlight the growing academic engagement and relevance of his scholarly contributions in Agricultural Economics, Food Security, and Climate-Smart Agriculture. Through his research and mentorship, Mezgebu continues to bridge the gap between theory and practice by developing innovative, context-specific solutions for sustainable agricultural transformation. His commitment to high-quality, policy-relevant research positions him as a promising scholar contributing meaningfully to global discussions on food security, environmental sustainability, and rural development.

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Featured Publications

  1. Endalew, B., Aynalem, M., Assefa, F., & Ayalew, Z. (2020). Determinants of wheat commercialization among smallholder farmers in Debre Elias Woreda, Ethiopia. Advances in Agriculture, 2020(1), 2195823. 
    (Cited by: 54)

  2. Zeleke, M., Adem, M., Aynalem, M., & Mossie, H. (2019). Cotton production and marketing trend in Ethiopia: A review. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 5(1), 1691812. 
    (Cited by: 36)

  3. Endalew, B., Aynalem, M., Anteneh, A., & Mossie, H. (2023). Sources of wheat production technical inefficiency among smallholder farmers in Northwestern Ethiopia: Beta regression approach. Cogent Economics & Finance, 11(1), 2208895. 
    (Cited by: 15)

  4. Chu, H., Wu, C., Wang, G., Lang, Y., & Aynalem, M. (2024). Coupling coordination evaluation of water and soil resource matching and grain production, and analysis of obstacle factors in a typical black soil region of Northeast China. Sustainability, 16(12), 5030. 
    (Cited by: 5)

  5. Gobie, W., Wesene, G., Aynalem, M., Amare, Z., & Melaku, A. (2020). Possible reduction mechanisms of exam cheating practices for first year management regular students in human resource management course. American Journal of Education and Information Technology, 4, 19–25.
    (Cited by: 4)

Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue | Agricultural Economics | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue | Agricultural Economics | Innovative Research Award

Lecturer at University of Maroua, Cameroon

Dr. Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue is an accomplished Cameroonian scholar and Lecturer-Researcher specializing in Agricultural Economics, with over 10 years of experience in academic instruction, applied research, rural development, innovation systems, and food security policy. His work is deeply rooted in addressing agricultural innovation, rural livelihoods, food systems, and sustainable development challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. He holds several academic roles across public and private institutions and serves as a consultant for international projects such as CIFOR-ICRAF.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

Dr. Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue possesses a strong and diverse academic background in agricultural economics and rural development. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences with a specialization in Agroeconomics from the University of Maroua, Cameroon in 2021, graduating with the highest distinction of Très Honorable. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science in Agronomy, specializing in Integrated Rural Development from the University of Dschang, Cameroon in 2017, where he was awarded a Très Bien distinction. In 2016, he completed a Professional Master’s Degree in Agronomy with a focus on Rural Economics, Sociology, and Extension at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin. This was made possible through the prestigious EU-funded HAAGRIM mobility programme under the EU-INTRA ACP Excellence initiative. Earlier, in 2013, he received a Master’s degree in Rural Economics, with a concentration in Agribusiness and Management, from the University of Dschang. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, focused on Currency, Finance, and International Economics, from the University of Dschang in 2010. He completed his secondary education at La Confiance Private College of Bafoussam, Cameroon, earning the General Baccalaureate (Mathematics and Life Sciences) in 2007. Dr. Siewe Pougoue’s academic training, spanning multiple institutions and countries, has equipped him with interdisciplinary skills and a broad perspective on rural and agricultural development in Africa.

Professional Experience 💼

Academic Positions

  • Lecturer-Researcher, Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Derived Products (AGEDP), University of Maroua (since Jan 2023)

  • Associate Professor, Catholic University of Central Africa (ISAAC), Bangui (since 2023)

  • Lecturer at private institutions including ISPB and UEC (since 2015)

Research and Consulting Roles

  • Researcher & Consultant, CIFOR-ICRAF (2021–2023): Focus on agro-silvopastoral innovation systems and food security.

  • Agropastoral Advisor, PCP-ACEFA Program (2019–2021): Technical diagnosis, support to farmer organizations.

  • Consultant, PIDMA Project (2017): Capacity building and partnership facilitation.

  • Junior Specialist, PACA (2013–2014): Value chain analysis and project evaluations.

  • Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator, Codas Caritas Diocese of Bafoussam (2014).

Research Interests 🔬

  • Food Security and Nutrition

  • Agro-economics and Rural Sociology

  • Agricultural and Livestock Innovation Systems

  • Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture

  • Natural Resource Management and Land Tenure

  • Project Management, Value Chain Analysis

  • Knowledge Management and Theory of Change in Development

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • 2023: Winner of the APAFREP Project (AFD-funded) – Micro-project on sweet potato systems and food security.

  • 2017: CREA & Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Scholarship – PhD research on Agricultural Policy and Food Security.

  • 2016: HAAGRIM Scholarship (EU-INTRA ACP) for mobility studies at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

Memberships and Leadership

  • FSN Forum Member – Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FAO)

  • Founding Member, Union of African Agricultural Engineers (UAAE)

  • Member, African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE)

  • Youth and Student Leadership Roles, including Red Cross and student unions

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue is a highly experienced and multidisciplinary scholar whose contributions span policy-oriented agricultural economics, capacity building, rural innovation, and sustainability. With a rich background in academia, consulting, and project leadership, he bridges research and practice effectively. His work is deeply relevant to advancing the resilience and productivity of food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. His credentials, active research output, and policy engagement make him an ideal candidate for recognition in innovative and applied agricultural research domains.

Publications 📚

  1. 🧑‍🌾 Gender and Food Resourcism in Sahelian Zone of Cameroon
    📰 World Food Policy, 2025-11
    🔗 DOI: 10.1002/wfp2.70005
    👥 Contributors: Emile Blaise Siéwé Pougoué, Armand Abdou Bouba, Ali Madi, Precillia Ijang Tata Ngome, Denis Pompidou Folefack, Augustin Goudoum

  2. 📊 Modélisation logistique des déterminants de la situation alimentaire des ménages ruraux au Cameroun
    📰 Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires, 2025-03-22
    🔗 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15068665

  3. 🌱 Climate Change and Integrated Farmland Management in North Cameroon
    📰 African Journal of Land and Geospatial Sciences (AJLP-GS), 2024-12-26

  4. 📈 La sécurité alimentaire au Nord Cameroun : une approche d’analyse quantitative
    📰 New Medit, 2023-12-15
    🔗 DOI: 10.30682/nm2304b

  5. 🌾 Vulnérabilité et stratégies d’adaptation des ménages ruraux à l’insécurité alimentaire de la zone sahélienne du Cameroun
    📰 Revue Africaine d’Environnement et d’Agriculture, 2023-09-30
    🔗 DOI: 10.4314/rafea.v6i3.3

  6. 🏦 Déterminants de la performance financière et sociale des institutions de microfinance au Cameroun
    📰 Journal of Academic Finance, 2022-12-30
    🔗 DOI: 10.59051/joaf.v13i2.539

  7. 🥚 Production d’Œufs et Bien-être des Aviculteurs au Sud du Bénin
    📰 Revue Africaine d’Environnement et d’Agriculture (RAFEA), 2021-03-27

  8. 🍽️ Mesure de la sécurité alimentaire des ménages ruraux de la région de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun : une approche d’analyse multidimensionnelle
    📰 RAFEA, 2020-09-12

  9. 🐔 Efficacité technique des exploitations avicoles productrices d’œufs au sud du Bénin
    📰 Revue d’élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux, 2019-05-16
    🔗 DOI: 10.19182/remvt.31728

  10. 🌽 Effets des innovations managériales sur la compétitivité agricole
    📰 Tropicultura, 2019-03-10