LEADERSHIP

Executive Board (2023–2026)

  • President: Dr. Joshua Ariga (Kenya/USA)
  • Vice President: Prof. Opeyemi Ayinde (Nigeria)
  • Past President: Dr. Guy-Blaise Nkamleu (Cameroon/Canada)
  • AfJARE Editor: Prof. Jonathan Nzuma (Kenya)
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Prof. Rose Nyikal (Kenya)

Regional Representatives

    • North Africa: Prof. Mustapha Jouili (Tunisia)
    • West Africa: Dr. Abdoulaye Tahirou (Niger)
    • Central Africa: Prof. Ernest Molua (Cameroon)
    • Southern Africa: Dr. Thinah Moyo (South Africa)
    • Eastern Africa: Dr. Oliver Kirui (Kenya)

Secretariat

Since 2011, the association has been domiciled at the University of Nairobi’s College of Agriculture campus in Nairobi. This is courtesy of the department of Agricultural Economics; whose generous in kind contribution has seen the association call the university home. The association continues to invest in a lean and dedicated two staff members. Occasional volunteers, temporary staff and interns support the fulltime team when obligatory.

AAAE PRESIDENTS

AAAE has had internationally distinguished scholars to lead it over years. AAAE Presidency is an elective and voluntary position bestowed upon the holder by members at a gathering. This takes place during the General Assembly of members during the triennial meetings. The president serves on a one 3-year term, leading its strategic objectives. The president chairs all board meetings, and communicates to members during the association’s conference, on progress reached in advancing the association’s growth.

Prof. Willis Aggrey Oluoch-Kosura: Founding President (2004-2007)

  • Nationality: Kenya
  • Current designation: Professor of Agricultural Economics
  • Institution: University of Nairobi

Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina: 2nd President (2007-2010)

  • Nationality: Nigeria
  • Current designation: President
  • Institution: African Development Bank

Prof. Nick Vink: 3rd President (2010-2013)

  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Current designation: Professor and Chair, Agricultural Economics, and President of the International Association of Agricultural Economists
  • Institution: University of Stellenbosch

Dr. Augustine Sangson Langyintuo: 4th President (2013-2016)

  • Nationality: Ghana
  • Current designation: Senior Private Sector Specialist
  • Institution: International Finance Corporation
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Dr. Edward Mabaya: 5th President (2016-2019)

  • Nationality: Zimbabwe
  • Current Designation: Manager of Agribusiness Development
  • Institution: African Development Bank
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Finance

Reviews the finances of the association, aids the Treasurer and CEO in preparing budgets, and making recommendations for short and long term revenue options.

Advocacy

Designed to be the sounding board for the association. This committee and its members are here to listen to the members at large and determine the issues we care about, work through possible solutions, and bring forth our concerns/solutions to elected officials.

Membership and Marketing Committee

Is responsible for developing the overall marketing strategy of the association as well as for the various events and programs the association holds throughout the year. The committee is also responsible for developing member-to-member benefits and engaging with local businesses to work out creative solutions to drive revenue for the members. All efforts are geared to increasing the member experience of the association and creating value-add opportunities to increase and retain membership.

Programming Committee

The objective is to create recurring events that will bring increased traffic and awareness to our businesses and association sponsors. Programs include but are not limited to: Annual Symposiums, Women in the Industry, and the Triennial Conferences