Robert Nkendah | Agricultural Markets | Best Paper Award

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Prof Dr  Robert Nkendah | Agricultural Markets | Best Paper Award

Chef de département d’économie agricole et agribusiness at  Université de Buea,  Cameroon

Robert Nkendah, PhD, is an accomplished Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, he has contributed significantly to academia, research, and consultancy. His expertise covers various areas including intra-regional trade, agricultural markets, rural policy, and agricultural development economics, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan African countries, notably the CEMAC region.

Profile

🎓 Academic Qualifications & Training:

PhD in rural economy (agro-economist), University of Cocody-Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 2000. Master’s degrees in rural economy, economics and business management. Specialization certificates in Business English for Non-Native Speakers and Econometrics

👨‍🏫 Work & Professional Experience:

Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness. Head of Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Buea. Permanent Consultant at the World Bank Group. Permanent Visiting Professor at ESAMI-TRAPCA (Arusha, Tanzania)-University of Lund, Sweden. Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Douala, Cameroon

👨‍🎓 Teaching Experience:

Online teaching for various courses related to international trade policy, agricultural economics, and more. Supervision of MSc and PhD theses in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

Research Focus: Agricultural Markets

Robert Nkendah, with a wealth of experience and expertise, specializes in agricultural markets research. His work delves into the intricate dynamics of agricultural markets, aiming to understand the complexities that shape them and exploring strategies for improvement. Through meticulous analysis and comprehensive studies, he contributes significantly to the field, shedding light on key factors influencing market behaviors, price fluctuations, and the overall economic landscape of agricultural sectors. Nkendah’s research not only enhances our understanding of agricultural markets but also offers valuable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and practitioners seeking to optimize agricultural trade, promote food security, and foster sustainable development in Cameroon and beyond.

 

Publications Top Notes

  1. Ndip, F.E., Molua, E.L., Mvodo, M.-E.S., Tabetando, R., Akem, N.F. (2023). “Farmland Fragmentation, crop diversification and incomes in Cameroon, a Congo Basin country.” Land Use Policy, 130, 106663.
  2. Esuh-Nnoko, D., Nkendah, R., Tabetando, R., Raoul Fani, D.C., Mohamadou, S. (2022). “MIS adoption and its effects on the technical efficiency of agribusiness firms in Cameroon.” Studies in Agricultural Economics, 124(3), pp. 126–134.
  3. Assoua, J.E., Molua, E.L., Nkendah, R., Fani, D.C.R., Tabetando, R. (2022). “The effect of sanitary and phytosanitary measures on Cameroon’s cocoa exports: An application of the gravity model.” Heliyon, 8(1), e08754.
  4. Nkendah, R. (2013). “Estimating the informal cross-border trade of agricultural and horticultural commodities between Cameroon and its CEMAC neighbours.” Food Policy, 41, pp. 133–144.