Evelyne Njuguna

Evelyne has been a doctoral researcher at the Division of Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development since October 2020. She is a recipient of a DAAD scholarship under the International PhD Programme in Agricultural Economics, Bioeconomy and Sustainable Food Systems (IPPAE). Her PhD project deals with the digitalization of agriculture in developing countries. Using Kenya as a case study, she examines how digital tools can address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and how better governance conditions can foster the adoption of digital tools. Furthermore, her research examines the role of digital tools in promoting knowledge and good practice in soil fertility management among smallholder farmers. Prior to pursuing her PhD, Evelyne worked for the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), the University of Nairobi and at Dodore Kenya Ltd. She has more than nine years of experience in social science research, including the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative research projects. She has worked with both private and public institutions. Evelyne holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nairobi, Kenya.