Dr IRHIVBEN Bright
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Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

A specialist in agricultural economics with strong motivation to support the achievement of national, regional, and global agricultural development goals, particularly on the issues of, welfare improvement, Inequality studies, improved agricultural production technologies and environmental/ oil pollution studies. Background training in agricultural economics, crop production, animal science, agricultural extension, impact evaluation methodologies, and professional experience spanning over 10 years in welfare economics and policy research. My core interests are in Agricultural economics, welfare assessment, Inequality studies,, impact assessment, poverty, Monitoring and Evaluation, value chain analysis, and agribusiness management. Publication and research engagement span both microeconomics and macroeconomics. My experiences are with linking research and policymaking through engagement with development partners, academic and research community, civil society, and other stakeholders. A Nigerian, fluent in English and Urhobo languages with limited working knowledge of Yoruba and Hausa.