Dr. Evelyne Njuguna

Researcher
Department of Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development (490c)

Dr. Evelyne Njuguna is an Agricultural Economist specializing in digital agriculture, institutional analysis, and sustainable food systems. She completed her PhD at the University of Hohenheim, Germany, under the DAAD-funded International PhD Programme in Agricultural Economics, Bioeconomy, and Sustainable Food Systems (IPPAE). Her research focuses on the governance of digital tools for sustainable agriculture, with empirical work in Kenya examining how institutional arrangements shape the development, delivery, and use of digital innovations in smallholder farming systems. Prior to her doctoral studies, Evelyne worked with the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), the University of Nairobi, and Dodore Kenya Ltd., gaining extensive experience in policy analysis, value chain research, and development-oriented projects. She has over nine years of experience in social science research, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods across public and private sector contexts. 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.

PhD Research Project

Governance of Digital Tools for Sustainable Agriculture: Case Studies from Kenya

This research examined the governance of digital tools for sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on smallholder farming systems in Kenya. It combined a broad analysis of the digital agriculture landscape with in-depth case studies to explore how institutional arrangements shape the development, delivery, and use of digital innovations. Particular attention was given to the roles of public, private, and third-sector actors and to how incentives, trust, capacity, and coordination influence farmer engagement and outcomes. The findings contribute to debates on agricultural transformation and digital inclusion by showing that the impact of digital technologies depends not only on their design but also on the institutional environments in which they are embedded.