Esther Awuor Mado

Esther Awuor Mado is an agricultural economist and Research Associate in the Crops for Nutrition and Health Unit at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. She supports research and field implementation on regenerative agriculture, soil health, crop productivity, and food quality, generating evidence to strengthen resilient and nutrition-sensitive food systems.

Her work spans research coordination, field trial implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and stakeholder engagement. She has worked with farmers, fishing communities, schools, and local partners on initiatives that improve agricultural sustainability, food security, and livelihoods. Her technical strengths include research design, survey implementation, and statistical analysis.

Esther holds a BSc in Agriculture (Economics) from the University of Nairobi and is currently pursuing an MSc in Agricultural and Applied Economics at the same institution. Her thesis examines the adoption of sustainable fisheries management practices in Kisumu County, Kenya.

Her research interests include sustainable agriculture, fisheries management, food and nutrition security, and the use of research evidence to inform policies and interventions for resilient food systems and sustainable livelihoods.