CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Jane Kabubo-Mariara
Present Position: Director and Associate Professor
Address: School of Economics, University of Nairobi
Harry Thuku Road, Gandhi Wing 210
P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, 00100
Tel: 254 20 318262 ext. 28122; Cell: 254 721 574 101
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Nationality: Kenyan; Marital Status: Married with 2 children
BIOGRAPHY
Prof. Jane Mariara holds a B.A, M.A. and PhD in Economics from the University of Nairobi. She
is currently the Director of the School of Economics, University of Nairobi. She is currently a
member of the International Scientific Advisory Board of African Growth and Development
Policy (AGRODEP) Modeling Consortium and the Centre for Economics, Environment and
Society (CEES); a vice-chair of the AERC’s Collaborative PhD Programme Academic board, a
member of the Collaborative Masters Programme Academic Board, a resource person with
AERC; a Scientific Programme Committee Member of the Partnership for Economic Policy
(PEP) and the Center for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa (CEEPA). Mariara is
also a member of the editorial board of Environment and Development Economics and an
associate editor of the African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AFJARE); and,
an international representative of SACHA International Academic Journals.
Her key research interests include the impact (and adaptations) of climate change on agriculture;
environmental and natural resource economics; and poverty and income distribution issues, with
emphasis on multiple dimensions of child poverty. She is one of the most active and competitive
researchers with the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), the Partnership for
Economic Policy (PEP) Research network and the Center for Environmental Economics and
Policy in Africa (CEEPA). She has also worn many research grants from local, regional and
international organizations. She has also participated and competently presented papers in many
local, regional and international workshops and conferences including World Congresses in her
areas of research. She has consulted for the World Bank, the International Development
Research Centre (IDRC); the African Economic Research Consortium; and, the Partnership for
Economic Policy (PEP) among other institutions. She has been a visiting fellow at the
International Monetary Fund (Washington DC), The World Bank (Washington DC), Cornell
University (U.S.A), Laval University (Canada) and the International Centre for Theoretical
Physics (Italy). Mariara has extensive knowledge and experience of university administration
and has over 20 years University teaching experience and supervision of Masters and Doctoral
students.
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EDUCATION BACKGROUND
 Ph.D. Economics, University of Nairobi, 1999-2003
 M.A. Economics, University of Nairobi, 1989-1991
 B.A. Economics, University of Nairobi, 1986-1989
 KACE, Sengera Girls High School, 1984
 KCE, Kijabe High School, 1982
 CPE, Karaini Primary School, 1978
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
 Associate Professor: School of Economics. University of Nairobi, Dec 2011 to date
 Senior Lecturer: School of Economics. University of Nairobi, Feb 2005- Dec 2011
 Lecturer: School of Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1994- Jan 2005
 Tutorial Fellow: School of Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992- 1994
 Graduate Assistant: School of Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1991- 1992
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ADMINISTRATION
 Director, School of Economics. 18th Dec 2010 to date
 Associate Director, School of Economics. 7th August 2007 to Dec 2010
Membership of University Boards and Committee
 University of Nairobi Senate
 University Management Board sub-committees (several)
 Deans Committee
 College Management Board -CHSS (and CMB sub-committees)
 College Academic Board (CHSS)
NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
 Member, Board of Directors, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics: May 2007 to August
2012 - Chair Person of the Boards Technical Committee
 National Coordinator/Secretary, Poverty Analysis and Data Initiative (PADI) 2004-2006.
OTHER APPOINTMENTS/OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
1).
Director, Environment for Development – Kenya. August 2013 to date
2).
Scientific Advisory Board member: African Growth and Development Policy
(AGRODEP) Modeling Consortium - www.agrodep.org (2010 to date).
3).
Working Group Member (2012), United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD) 2nd Scientific Conference-http://2sc.unccd.int/organizing-committee/working-groups/
4).
Member of Research committee: Centre of Environmental Economics and Policy in
Africa (CEEPA)- www.ceepa.co.za- (2012- 2015)
5).
Deputy Director: Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network- (www.pepnet.org) June 2010- June 2012. Previously appointed resource person in 2009: Key tasks
included strategy development and fund raising.
6).
Collaborative PhD. Programm (CPP) Resource Person: African Economic Research
Consortium (AERC- www.aercafrica.org) (2009 to date). Responsibility- Review
proposals submitted for funding and also proposals and thesis under the Collaborative
PhD programme.
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Academic Board member – AERC Collaborative PhD. Programme in Economics for
Sub-Saharan Africa (Dec 2010 to date). Key role- chairperson of the committee on
programme evaluation.
Academic Board member - AERC Collaborative Masters Programme in Economics for
Sub-Saharan (Dec 2010 to date).
External Examiner
(i)
PhD and M.A. theses - University of Pretoria (2005, 2011)
(ii)
Kenyatta University, Kenya. Department of Applied Economics (2009- to 2012)
(iii) Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. Faculty of Social Sciences (2009to date)
THESIS SUPERVISION OF DOCTORAL AND MASTERS STUDENTS
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DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Completed
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Dr. Japheth Awiti: Essays in Child and Maternal Health Demand in Kenya. Graduate,
2013. University of Nairobi.
2.
Dr. Francis Wasswa: Essay on Multidimensional Poverty & Inequality Measures in
Uganda. Graduate 2012. Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Curoe. Italy.
3.
Dr. Kamau Gathiaka: Social Interactions and Returns to Farm Inputs in Smallholder
Agriculture in Kenya. Graduated 2010. University of Nairobi.
4.
Dr. Gabriel Kirori: Social Capital and Rural livelihoods in Kenya. Graduated, 2009.
University of Nairobi.
Currently Supervising
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Ms. Lillian Namubiru: Household Health and Poverty in Uganda. Writing thesis.
Expected to graduate 2013. University of Nairobi.
2.
Ms. Phyllis Machio: The Effect of Illness on Labor Market Outcomes in Kenya. Writing
thesis. Expected to graduate 2013. University of Nairobi.
3.
Mr. Peter Njenga: Agricultural Export Supply Response: A Case of Horticulture SubSector in Kenya. Revising thesis. Kenyatta University.
4.
Mr. Michael Jairo Ndwiga: Climate Change and Agriculture in Kenya. Thesis writing.
University of Nairobi.
5.
Mr. Jared Ichwara: Does stable macroeconomic policy matter for poverty reduction in
Sub-Saharan Africa? At proposal development stage. University of Nairobi.
6.
Mr. Isaiah Kiprono Byegon: Essays on Multidimensional Poverty and Social Exclusion in
Kenya. At proposal development stage. University of Nairobi.
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MASTERS STUDENTS –UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Susan Ngigi (2013). Determinants of Infant Mortality in Kenya. A Household Level
Analysis.
Lewis Wandaka M. (2013). The impact of Climate Change on Miaze Production in
Kenya
Kennedy Arthur (2011). The Impact of Microfinance on Poverty Alleviation in Tanzania;
an Empirical Analysis: The Case of Vicoba.
Kijana Rosemary A (2011). Determinants of Poverty in Homabay District.
Gachoki Charles M. (2010) Application of Choice Experiment in Non-use Valuation of
Lake Olbolosat in Kenya.
Odura Jacqueline M. (2010). Demand for literacy and child nutritional status in Kenya.
Musau Susan M. (2009). Determinants of Children Health Status in Kenya
Kabara Millicent A. (2009). Economic Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture in
Kenya: A Production Function Approach
Nguyo Elizabeth W. (2009). Analyzing the Supply Response of Wheat in Kenya: A Time
Series Approach
Ouma Robert (2008). Demand for Artificial Insemination in Kenya
Girma Eldad (2007). Impact of Female Eduction on Nutritional Status of Women and
Children in Ethiopia
Kyalo Richard (2007). Determinants of Youth Labour Force: Participation in Kenya
Gakere Elsie (2006). Determinants of Labour Participation in the Informal Sector, Kenya
Anyona Francis (2006). An Assessment of Micro finance institutions in Poverty
Reduction
Evelyn Iminza Bengal (2006). An Empirical Analysis of Factors affecting Enrolment in
Secondary Schools in Kenya
Hassan Mohamed S. (2006). The Role of Local Development Initiatives in Easing
Poverty with Special Reference to Takaba Development Initiatives (TDI)
Karau James N. (2005). An Empirical Study of the Determinants of Enrolment in
Secondary Schools in Kajiado District: 1998-2003
King'ori Caroline W. (2005). The Impact of Agricultural Trade Support in Developed
Countries on Maize Prices in Kenya
Abdinasir Ali (2005). Willingness to Pay for Improved Rural Domestic Water Services:
A contingent Valuation Study of Sericho Division, Isiolo District
Kaifa Erastus K. (2005). Gender Wage Differentials in Kenya
Mwangi Wairimu J. Household Level Determinants of Impacts of Risk Factors in a
Smallholder Rural Environment in Kenya- ongoing
Munyua Josiah M. Effects of Cash Tranfers to Orphans and Vulnerable Children on
Poverty in Kenya- ongoing
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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC
Nov – Dec 2010
Visiting Research Scholar: Under this appointment, Kabubo-Mariara worked on a project on
Institutions, Pro-poor Growth and Inequality.
Laval University- Quebec City, Canada
March – April 2010
Study visit financed by the Poverty Reduction and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network.
During the visit I worked on issues related to multidimensional poverty, child and maternal
welfare- Worked with Dr. Abdelkrim Araar.
Laval University- Quebec City, Canada
March – April 2007
Study visit financed by the Poverty Reduction and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network.
During the visit, I worked on issues related to child mortality, poverty and inequality- Worked
with: Dr. Jean-Yves Duclos and Dr. Abdelkrim Araar.
International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC
March – April 2005
Visiting Research Scholar: Under this appointment, Kabubo-Mariara worked on a Collaborative
project on non-monetary measures of Poverty.
Cornell University, U.S.A
September 2004 & October 2005
Visiting Research Scholar: During these two research visits; Kabubo-Mariara worked on a
collaborative project on Poverty in Kenya (Institutional and regional determinants of poverty,
determinants of child nutritional status and education in Kenya). Supervisor - Dr. David Sahn.
International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy
Oct 2002
Summer School/visiting Research Scholar, Program on Environmental and Ecological
Economics: During this visit, Kabubo-Mariara worked on a research report on Livelihoods and
property right issues in Kenya. The output was published in Environment and Development
Economics Journal (2005)
The International Monetary Fund - March/April, 2000 and The World Bank (DECRG) Washington D.C April/June, 2000 (Visiting Research Scholar).
During these visits to the IMF and World Bank, Kabubo-Mariara worked on a project on Labour
Market Outcomes, Poverty and the Role of Gender in Kenya and initiated work on Wage
Determination and the Gender Wage Gap in Kenya. The work was later published in the African
Journal of Economic Policy.
Cornell University, U.S.A
June/July 98
Visiting Research Scholar: Kabubo-Mariara gained experience on working with large household
survey datasets, construction of poverty lines and poverty analysis. This was under a
collaborative research project on Profiles and Determinants of Poverty funded by the African
Economic Research Consortium. Supervisor- David Sahn.
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SELECTED RESEARCH GRANTS, AWARDS & CONSULTANCIES
2012 Climate Change, Food Security and Vulnerability in Kenya. Thematic project project
supported by Environment for Development initiative.
2011 Recent Natural Resource Discoveries in Africa: What is the policy Agenda? Financed by
The African Development Bank.
2010 Social Protection and the Vulnerable Communities in East Africa: Implications for
Household Welfare. Financed by IDRC, ESARO
2010 Situational Analysis of Children in Uganda. Consultancy supported by Poverty and
Economic Policy Network and UNICEF Uganda.
2010 The Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) NetworkILRI. Principal Consultant on ‘Poverty and Policy in the East and Southern Africa
region’.
2010 African Economic Research Consortium: Principal Consultant on a 10 country study on
‘Institutional Mapping for Development Networks and Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa’.
2010 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to study the Linkages between
Institutions, Pro-Poor Growth and inequality in Kenya.
2009 Poverty and Economic Policy Network (PEP). Grant to study Multidimensional Poverty,
Maternal and Child Nutrition in Kenya.
2009 SIDA/IDRC through the Centre of Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa
(CEEPA): Visiting African Research Fellowship
2008 SIDA/IDRC through the Centre of Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa
(CEEPA): Grant to Study institutional isolation and environmental conservation.
2008 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to participate in Human Development
and Capability Association (HDCA) Summer School & attend conference
2007 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to study links between women’s
reproductive health and Child Health in Kenya.
2006 SIDA/IDRC through the Centre of Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa
(CEEPA): Grant to study forest-poverty linkages in Kenya
2006 Poverty and Economic Policy Network (PEP). Grant to study child survival in Kenya
2006 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to attend Third World Congress of
Environment and Resource Economists
2005 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant for visiting fellowship to Cornell
University
2004 Poverty Reduction and Environmental Management: Grant to study the link between
household welfare, investment in soil and water conservation and tenure security in
Kenya
2004 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to study land conservation issues in
Kenya
2004 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to attend Second World Congress of
Environment and Resource Economists
2003 GEF funded project: Climate Change Impacts on and Adaptation of Agro-ecological
Systems in Africa
2003 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to study Regional Determinants of
Poverty in Kenya under Collaborative Poverty Research II
2001 African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to study gender wage gap and labour
market participation in Kenya
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German Academic Exchange (DAAD): Fellowship for doctoral research at the University
of Nairobi
African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to study the profiles and determinants of
poverty in Kenya. AERC Collaborative project, Poverty Phase 1- with Mwabu et al.
African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to study the impact of structural
adjustment programs on poverty in Kenya: With Tabitha Kiriti
African Economic Research Consortium: Grant to study impact of financial sector reform
on interest rates in Kenya. With R. Ngugi
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
1. Kabubo-Mariara J., A. Araar & J-Y Duclos (2013). Multidimensional Poverty and
Child Well-being in Kenya. Journal of Developing Areas, 47(2) 109-137 | DOI:
10.1353/jda.2013.0024
2. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2013). Forest-poverty nexus: Exploring the contribution of forests
to rural livelihoods in Kenya. Natural Resources Forum. 37 (2013) 177–188 | DOI:
10.1111/1477-8947.12003.
3. Kabubo-Mariara J., M. Karienyeh and F. Kabubo (2012). Child Survival and Policy
Options in Kenya: Evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys. Journal of Reviews
on Global Economics, 2012, 1, 13-26.
4. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2012). Institutional Isolation, Soil Conservation and Crop Productivity:
Evidence from Machakos and Mbeere Districts in Kenya. African Journal of Social Sciences.
2(3):1-26
5. Kabubo-Mariara J., M. Karienyeh and F. Kabubo (2012). Child Survival, Poverty and
Inequality in Kenya: Does Physical Environment Matter? African Journal of Social
Sciences. 2(1) 65-84
6. Kirori G.N., T.W. Ng’ang’a and Kabubo-Mariara J (2011) Impacts of Social Capital on
Household Consumption Expenditure in Rural Kenya: An Instrumental Variable
Approach. International Journal of Afro Asian Studies. 2(1)15-33
7. Kirori G.N., Kabubo-Mariara J. and T.W. Ng’ang’a (2011). Rural Livelihoods in
Kenya: The Role of Social Capital. Journal of International Business & Finance, 3(1) 127
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8. Molua E.L., Benhin J., Kabubo-Mariara J., Ouedraogo M., and S. El-Marsafawy (2010)
Global Climate Change and Vulnerability of African Agriculture: Implications for
Resilience and Sustained Productive Capacity.” Quarterly Journal of International
Agriculture. 49(3) 183-211
9. Fonta W.M., H.E, Ichoku and Kabubo-Mariara J. (2010) The Effect of Protest Zeros on
Estimates of Willingness to Pay in Healthcare Contingent Valuation Analysis. Applied
Health Economics and Health Policy. 8(4) 225-37
10. Kabubo-Mariara J, Linderhof V. & G. Kruseman (2010). Does Land Tenure Security
Matter for Investment in Soil and Water Conservation? Evidence From Kenya. African
Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics- AFJARE. 4(2) 123-139.
11. Kabubo-Mariara J., V. Linderhof, G. Kruseman, et al. (2010). Poverty-environmental
links: the impact of soil and water conservation and tenure security on household welfare
in Kenya. Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics. Vol. 2(1):41-53
12. Kabubo-Mariara J, D. Mwabu and G. Ndenge (2009) Analyzing the Correlates of
Poverty in Kenya: An Institutional Approach. African Journal of Economic Policy,
16(1)1-35.
13. Kabubo-Mariara J., G. Ndenge and D. Mwabu (2009). Determinants of children’s
nutritional status in Kenya: evidence from demographic and health surveys. Journal of
African Economies. 18(3):363-387.
14. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2009), Global warming and livestock husbandry in Kenya: Impacts
and adaptations. Ecological Economics. 68:1915–1924
15. Kirori, G.N., J. Kabubo-Mariara, T.W. Ng’ang’a and G. Mwabu (2009). Impacts of
Social Capital on Household Consumption Expenditure in Rural Kenya Regional
Development Studies. 13: 1-16.
16. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2008) Climate Change Adaptation and Livestock Activity Choices
in Kenya. An Economic Analysis Natural Resources Forum 32:131-141
17. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2008) Crop Selection and Adaptation to Climate Change in Kenya.
Environmental Research Journal, 2(2/3):177-196
18. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2007). Land Conservation and Tenure Security in Kenya:
Boserup’s Hypothesis Revisited. Ecological Economics 64:25-35. doi:10.1016/
j.ecolecon.2007.06.007.
19. Kabubo-Mariara J., and Karanja F.K. (2007). The Economic Impact of Climate Change
on Kenyan Crop Agriculture: A Ricardian Approach. Global and Planetary Change
57:319-330.
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20. Kabubo-Mariara J. and D.K. Mwabu (2007). Determinants of school enrollment and
education attainment: Empirical evidence from Kenya. South African Journal of
Economics. Vol. 75(3):572-593
21. Kiriti-Ng’ang’a T. and J. Kabubo-Mariara (2007). Human Trafficking in Kenya: Is
Poverty and Sex Discrimination to Blame? International Journal of Women Social
Justice and Human Rights. 2(1) 65-84.
22. Kurukulasuriya, P., Mendelsohn, R., Hassan, R., Benhin, J., Deressa, T., Diop, M., Eid,
H.M., Fosu, K.Y., Gbetibouo, G., Jain, S., Mahamadou, A., Mano, R., Kabubo-Mariara,
J., El-Marsafawy, S., Molua, E.L., Ouda, S., Ouedraogo, M., S éne, I., Maddison, D.J.,
Seo, N., Dinar, A., (2006). Will African agriculture survive climate change? World Bank
Economic Review 20(3), 367–388.
23. Kabubo-Mariara, J., G. Mwabu and P. Kimuyu (2006) Farm productivity and poverty
in Kenya: The effect of soil conservation. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment,
4(2):291-297
24. Kabubo-Mariara, J. (2005). Herders Response to Acute Land Pressure under Changing
Property Rights: Some Insights from Kenya. Environment and Development Economics,
10:1(67-85).
25. Kabubo-Mariara, J. (2004). Poverty, Property Rights and Socio-economic incentives
for Land Conservation: The case for Kenya. African Journal of Economic Policy
11:1(35-68).
26. Kabubo-Mariara, J. (2003). The Linkages between Property Rights, Migration and
Productivity: The case of Kajiado District, Kenya. Environment and Development
Economics, 8:4(621-636)
27. Kabubo-Mariara, J. (2003). Rural Poverty, Property Rights and Environmental
Resource Management: Some Insights from Kenya. African Journal of Environmental
Assessment and Management (AJEAM-RAGEE) 6: 1-15.
28. Kabubo-Mariara, J. (2002). Labour Force Participation in Kenya. African Journal of
Economic Policy, 9(2)
29. Kabubo-Mariara, J., and T.Kiriti (2001). Macroeconomic Adjustment, Poverty and
Economic Growth: An Analysis for Kenya. African Journal of Economic Policy, 8(1)
30. Kabubo-Mariara, J. (2000). Male-Female Wage Differences and Labour Market
Outcomes in Kenya. African Journal of Economic Policy, 7(2) 2000.
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Books/Monographs
1. Cockburn J. and J. Kabubo-Mariara (Eds.). Child Welfare in Developing countries
Springer/PEP/IDRC. New York. ISBN 978-1-4419-6337-6. (2010)
2. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2010). Agricultural Productivity and Environmental Conservation
in Kenya: Implications for Poverty Reduction. Lambert Academic Publishing.
Saarbrücken, Germany. ISBN 978-3-8383-4877-3.
3. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2007). Proceedings of the National Workshop on Poverty and
Policy in Kenya: University of Nairobi Press.
Book Contributions
1. Dinar, A., R. Hassan, R. Mendelsohn, and J. Benhin Eds. (2007). Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa: Impact Assessment and Adaptation Strategies. London: Earthscan
Publications Ltd, 2007
Book Chapters
1. Kabubo- Mariara et al., (2013). Tenure security and ecosystem service provisioning in
Kenya. Chapter 17, in, Nature's Wealth: The Economics of Ecosystem Services and
Poverty. Van Beukering et. Al. (ed). Cambridge University Press.
2. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2012) Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Options of Farming
Households: Empirical Evidence from Kenya. In W. Nyangena (ed.) Economics of
Climate Change and Natural Resource Management in Africa. African Economic
Research Consortium and Moran publishers, Nairobi.
3. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2012). Demand for Secondary School Education in Kenya: The
effects of Economic and Social factors. In Frank Columbus (Ed.) Secondary Education in
the 21st Century. Nova Science Publishers, New York. (In Press).
4. Kabubo-Mariara J. and V. Linderhof (2011). Tenure Security and Incentives for
Sustainable Land Management: A Case Study from Kenya. Chapter 4(51-63) in
Bluffstone R. and G. Köhlin (Eds.) Agricultural Investments, Livelihoods and
Sustainability in East African Agriculture. Resources for the Future (RFF) Press,
Washington D.C.
5. Kabubo-Mariara J and M. Kabara (2011). Global Warming in the 21st Century: The
Impact on Agricultural Production in Kenya. In J.M. Cossia (Ed.) Global Warming in the
21st Century. Chapter 8 (199-214). Nova Science Publishers, New York.
6. Cockburn J. and J. Kabubo-Mariara. (2010). Child Welfare in Developing Countries:
An Introduction. Chapter 1 in Cockburn J. and J. Kabubo-Mariara (Eds.). Child Welfare
in Developing countries Springer/PEP/IDRC. New York. ISBN 978-1-4419-6337-6.
7. Kabubo-Mariara J., M. Karienyeh and F. Mwangi (2010). Multidimensional Poverty,
Survival and Inequality among Kenyan Children. Chapter 2 in Cockburn J. and J.
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Kabubo-Mariara (Eds.). Child Welfare in Developing countries Springer/PEP/IDRC.
New York. ISBN 978-1-4419-6337-6.
8. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2009). Adaptation to Climate Change and Livestock Biodiversity:
Evidence from Kenya. In K.N.Ninan (ed.): “Conserving and Valuing Ecosystem Services
and Biodiversity: Economic, Social and Institutional Challenges in the New Millennium”.
Chapter 16:(345-369). Earthscan Publishers, London.
9. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2009). The Labour Market in Kenya: Structure, Reforms and the
Role of Government. In M.S. Gupta (ed.) Labour and Rural Development. Serials
Publications, India. Chapter 7: (150-184).
10. Kabubo-Mariara J. and D. Mwabu (2007). Determinants of Demand for Schooling in
Kenya. Chapter 2(13-41) in J. Kabubo-Mariara (ed.). Proceedings of the National
Workshop on Poverty and Policy in Kenya: University of Nairobi Press.
11. Kabubo-Mariara J., G. Ndenge and D. Mwabu (2007). Institutional Determinants of
Poverty: The Case for Kenya. Chapter 2(43-87) in J. Kabubo-Mariara (ed.). Proceedings
of the National Workshop on Poverty and Policy in Kenya: University of Nairobi Press.
12. Kabubo-Mariara J., G. Ndenge and D. Mwabu (2007). Evolution and Determinants of
Non-monetary Indicators of Poverty in Kenya: Children’s Nutritional Status, 1998-2003
(with G. Ndenge and D. Mwabu). Chapter 2(91-130) in J. Kabubo-Mariara (ed.).
Proceedings of the National Workshop on Poverty and Policy in Kenya: University of
Nairobi Press.
13. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2007). Global Warming, Crop Selection and Adaptation Options in
Kenyan Agriculture. In Lawrence N. Peretz (Ed.) Climate Change Research Progress.
Chapter 8:(269-289). Nova Science Publishers New York
14. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2007). Poverty and Rural Livelihoods in Kenya: Evidence from a
Semi-Arid Region. In: Tisdell, C. (Ed.) Poverty, Poverty Alleviation and Social
Disadvantage: Analysis, Case Studies and Policies. Serials Publications, India. Vol III,
Part VII. Chapter 56: (965-985).
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Kabubo-Mariara J. (2005). Sustainable Livelihoods and Resource Management
Strategies in Kenya: The Role of Seasonal Migration and Non-Farm Activities. In
Sengupta, N. and J. Bandyopadhyay (Eds) “Biodiversity and Quality of Life”(New Delhi,
Macmillan).
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Kabubo-Mariara J. (2005). Infrastructure Development in the EAC: Challenges,
Prospects and Policy Options: In: 'The Making of a Region: The Revival of the East
African Community'. Rok Ajulu (Ed) Institute for Global Dialogue, Johannesburg.
17. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2003). Labour Market Outcomes, Poverty and the Role of Gender:
The Case of Kenya. Chapter 10 in Mohammed Mwamadzingo and Ditiro Saleshando
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(Eds). “Trade Unions and Poverty Alleviation in Africa”, ILO, Harare and Geneva; ISBN
no. 92-2-114143-8.
Published Peer Reviewed Research Reports
1. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2013). The Impact of Social Protection on the Welfare of
Vulnerable Communities in East Africa: A Case Study from Kenya. Research Report
Presented to IDRC, May 2013. (Co-author T.W. Kiriti-Ng’ang’a).
2. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2011). Soil Conservation and Crop Productivity in Kenya: The role
of Institutional Isolation. CEEPA Discussion Paper no. 49, Centre for Environmental
Economics and Policy in Africa, University of Pretoria.
3. Kabubo-Mariara J, A. Wambugu & S. Musau (2010) Multidimensional Poverty and
Inequality Comparisons in Kenya: Analysis of Maternal and Child Nutrition. PMMA
Working Paper 2011-12 (www.pep-net.org).
4. Kabubo-Mariara J., S. Massawe, J. Wanjiku, J. Karugia and O. Kirui (2010). Status,
Distribution and Determinants of Poverty in the COMESA Region: A Review of Existing
Knowledge. ReSAKSS Working Paper No. 33, 2011 (www.resakss.org)
5. Kabubo-Mariara J., M. Karienyeh and F. Mwangi (2008). Child Survival, Poverty and
Policy Options from DHS Surveys in Kenya: 1993-2003. PMMA Working Paper 200801 (www.pep-net.org).
6. Kabubo-Mariara J. and C. Gachoki (2008). Forest Dependence and Household
Welfare: Empirical Evidence from Kenya. CEEPA discussion paper; no. 41, Centre for
Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa, University of Pretoria
7. Kabubo-Mariara J., V. Linderhof, G. Kruseman, R. Atieno & G. Mwabu (2006).
Household Welfare, Investment in Soil and Water Conservation and Tenure Security:
Evidence From Kenya. PREM Working Paper 06-06. Poverty Reduction and
Environmental Management; Vrije Universiteit.
8. Kabubo-Mariara J. And F. Karanja (2007). The Economic Impact of Climate Change
on Kenyan Crop Agriculture: A Ricardian Approach. World Bank Policy Research
working paper 4334.
9. Kabubo-Mariara J. And F. Karanja (2006). The Economic Impact of Climate Change
on Kenyan Crop Agriculture: A Ricardian Approach. CEEPA Discussion Paper No. 12,
Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa, University of Pretoria.
10. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2006). Land Conservation in Kenya: The Role of Property Rights.
Final report submitted to African Economic Research Consortium. African Economic
Research Consortium, Research Paper Series. Research Paper 153.
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11. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2003). Wage Determination and the Gender Wage Gap in Kenya:
Any Evidence of Gender Discrimination? African Economic Research Consortium,
Research Paper 132.
12. Kabubo-Mariara J. and T.Kiriti (2002). Structural Adjustment, Poverty and Economic
Growth: An Analysis for Kenya. African Economic Research Consortium, Research
Paper 124.
Selected Unpublished Mimeograph
1. Kabubo-Mariara J., A. Wambugu and S. Musau (2013). Counting and
Multidimensional Child Poverty Measurement in Kenya. Mimeo. PEP and University of
Nairobi.
2. Kabubo-Mariara J., A. Wambugu and A. Araar (2013). Measurement and Correlates of
Multidimensional Poverty: Application to Child Wellbeing in Kenya. Mimeo. PEP and
University of Nairobi
3. Kabubo-Mariara J., D.M. Kirii and G.K. Ndeng’e (2013). Pro-poor Growth, Inequality,
and Institutions in Kenya. Paper Presented at the Growth, Poverty and Inequality:
Confronting the Challenges of a Better Life for all Africa IAD Spring 2013 Symposium
in Honor of Erik Thorbecke, H.E. Babcock Professor Emeritus of Economics, Cornell
University. April 19–20, 2013.
4. Kabubo-Mariara J., (2013) Integrating Market Access and Tenure Security: The role of
Institutional Isolation in Crop Productivity in Kenya. Mimeo. CEEPA and University of
Nairobi.
5. Kabubo-Mariara J., (2013) The Role of Institutional Isolation in Adoption of Soil
Conservation investments in Kenya. Mimeo. CEEPA and University of Nairobi.
6. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2013). Do Cash Transfers Improve Livelihood Outcomes of Poor
and Vulnerable Groups in Kenya? School of Economics, Policy Brief No. 1, May 2013.
(Co-author T.W. Kiriti-Ng’ang’a).
7. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2013). The Role of Social Protection in Children’s Schooling
Outcomes. School of Economics, Policy Brief No. 3, May 2013. (Co-author T.W. KiritiNg’ang’a).
8. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2013). Shocks, Vulnerabilities and Social Protection. . School of
Economics, Policy Brief No. 2, May 2013. (Co-author T.W. Kiriti-Ng’ang’a).
9. Kabubo-Mariara J. and R. Mulwa (2012). Natural Resource Discoveries in Africa:
What are the Prospects for Economic Transformation? Mimeo. African Development
Institute. African Development Bank.
10. Kabubo-Mariara J., D. Mwabu and G. Ndenge (2011). Inequality, Poverty, Growth and
Institutions: Understanding the Linkages in Kenya. Report for the AERC Collaborative
Research Project on Understanding the Links between Growth and Poverty in Africa.
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11. Kabubo-Mariara J., S. Massawe, J. Wanjiku, J. Karugia and O. Kirui (2010b). Poverty
Reduction Initiatives in the COMESA Region. Mimeo, ReSAKSS/ILRI, Nairobi.
12. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2010) Institutional Mapping for Development Networks and
Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa. Final Report submitted to AERC. August 2010.
13. Kabubo-Mariara J., D. Mwabu and G. Ndenge (2009). The Consequences of Fertility
for Child Health in Kenya: Endogeneity, Heterogeneity and the Control Function
Approach. Report for AERC Collaborative Research Project on Reproductive Health,
Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction in Africa.
14. Kabubo-Mariara J. (2009). Child Mortality and Nutritional Status in Kenya:
Determinants and Policy Simulations for Vision 2030.
SELECTED MEETINGS/CONFERENCES (2013)
1. CEEPA research Committee meeting, Johannesburg, 4th to 5th February 2013.
2. AERC CPP Academic Board and subject expert specialist workshop. Gabarone,
Botswana, 6th – 9th February 2013.
3. University of Nairobi Strategic planning retreats. Naivasha- 13th – 16th March and 21st –
23rd 2013.
4. IAD Spring 2013 Symposium on Growth, Poverty and Inequality: Confronting the
Challenges of a Better Life for all Africa. In Honor of Erik Thorbecke, H.E. Babcock
Professor Emeritus of Economics, Cornell University. April 19–20. Presented a paper
titled “Pro-poor Growth, Inequality, and Institutions in Kenya”.
5. AERC CPP Academic Board Meetings. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi 27th – 29th May
2013. Participated as chair of committee on programme evaluation and was elected vicechair of the Academic Board.
6. AERC, Biannual Workshop: Climate Change and Economic Development. Arusha,
Tanzania, 2nd -6th June 2013. Participated as a Resource Person.
7. GDN
14th
Annual
Global
Development
Conference
on
Inequality, Social Protection and Inclusive Growth. June 19- 21, 2013. Manila, The
Philippines. Presented a paper titled Inequality, Poverty and Growth: Understanding the
Linkages in Kenya.
SELECTED MEETINGS/CONFERENCES (2012)
1. Donor Consultative forum - DFID, IDRC and Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP).
Presented two fund raising documents: (i) PEP-Building and Promoting Local Capacities
for Economic and Policy Analysis in Developing Countries (ii) DFID-PEP Collaboration.
A portfolio of options proposed by PEP. DFID, UK. January 25th, 2012.
2. Expert Consultation on Women’s Economic Empowerment Research. SOAS, University
of London, UK, January 26-27, 2012.
3. Meeting of the Working Group of the United Nations Convention to Combat
Desertification (UNCCD) 2nd Scientific Conference, Zurich, Switzerland. March 13-14
2012.
4. Centre for the Study of African Economies Conference. Oxford, UK. March 18-20 2012.
Presented a paper titled ‘Institutions, Pro-poor Growth and Inequality in Kenya’.
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5. Academic board meeting of the Collaborative PhD. Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Cote d’ Ivore Abidjan. May 23-26, 2012.
6. Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa (CEEPA) Research Workshop
and Research Committee meeting, Pretoria, May 28-31, 2012.
7. Biannual workshop, African Economic Research Consortium – June 3-7, 2012.
8. 19th Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource
Economists (EAERE), Prague, The Czech Republic – June 27-30, 2012.
9. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Board Retreat. Great Rift Valley Lodge. 3rd to 7th
October 2012.
10. Environment for Development Conference. Costa Rica. October 27th-29th 2012.
11. Agricultural Growth and Development Modeling Consortium, Scientific Advisory Board
Annual Meeting. Dakar, Senegal, November 12-13, 2012.
12. African Economic Research Consortium, CMAP Academic Board. Gabarone, Botswana,
18th – 20th November 2012.
13. Biannual workshop, African Economic Research Consortium, Arusha, Tanzania, 1st-3rd
December 2012.
14. PhD Thesis Examination Committee. Gothenburg, Sweden. 14th December 2012.
SELECTED MEETINGS/CONFERENCES (2011)
1. 1st China-Africa Think Tanks Forum (CATTF). October 27-29, 2011. Presented a paper
on opportunities and Risks for the Chinese Direct Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa.
2. Planning workshop for the regional project on “Social Protection and Vulnerable
Communities in East Africa: Implication for Household Welfare” in Kampala: 2-3rd
September, 2011
3. African Economic Research Consortium, Biannual Workshop. Nairobi, May 28th to June
4 and 4-8th December. Participated as a resource person.
4. Technical workshop on Emerging Policy issues on Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP)
Research, May 7-10, 2011 - Quebec Canada
5. African Growth and Development Policy (AGRODEP) Modeling Consortium Scientific
Advisory Board Meeting, June 9th 2011- Dakar, Senegal
SELECTED MEETINGS/CONFERENCES (2010)
1. Visiting Scholar Seminar. April 1, 2010. Laval University Canada. Presented a paper
based on Multidimensional poverty in Kenya: Analysis of maternal and child wellbeing.
2. Understanding the Links between Growth and Poverty Reduction in Africa. Inception and
Capacity Building Workshop. AERC, Nairobi, April 28- 02 May. 2010.
3. Centre of Environmental Economics and Policy (CEEPA) Research workshop. May 1012 2010. South Africa. Presented a paper ‘Institutional Isolation, Market Access, Tenure
Security and Agricultural Productivity in Kenya’.
4. African Economic Research Consortium, Biannual Workshop. Mombasa, May 28th to
June 4. Served as a resource person.
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5. World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists. Montreal, Canada, June 292 July 2010. Presented a paper ‘The role of institutional isolation in soil and water
conservation and crop productivity in Kenya.
SELECTED CONFERENCES (2009)
1. African Economic Research Consortium, Biannual Workshop. Nairobi, 28th November to
December 3rd, 2009. Served as a resource person.
2. Fundraised for and organized conference on ‘Childhood poverty and economic policy’.
Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi, 28 May 2009. Presented a paper titled ‘Child survival, poverty
and policy options from DHS surveys in Kenya’
3. 7th Biannual CEEPA workshop, Cape Town, South Africa, May 2009. Presented a
interim report titled ‘Institutional Isolation, Sustainable Land Management and
Agricultural Productivity in Kenya’
4. Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) Conference on ‘Economic
Development in Africa’. Oxford, 22-24th March 2009. Presented a paper on ‘The
Consequences of Fertility for Child Health in Kenya’.
5. Young Lives International Conference on ‘Breaking the Cycle of Poverty to be held in
Oxford, 25
-27 March 2009. Attended as an observer, representing the Poverty and
Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network.
SELECTED CONFERENCES (2008)
1. Global Development Network, Ninth Annual Global Development Conference "Security
for Development: Confronting Threats to Survival and Safety"; Brisbane, Australia.
January 29-31, 2008. Participated as top five finalists of the Medals 'Natural Resources:
Risks and Implications for Sustaining Development' category.
2. 16th annual conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource
Economists (EAERE).Gothenburg, Sweden. June 2008. Presented a paper titled ‘A
Ricardian Analysis of the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Husbandry
in Kenya’
3. 10th Biennial International Society for Ecological Economics. Applying Ecological
Economics for Social & Environmental Sustainability. Member of Local Organizing
Committee.
4. African Economic Research Consortium International Conference on Natural Resource
Management & Climate Change in Africa. Nairobi, 15-17th Sept 2008. Presented a paper
titled “Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Options of Farming Households:
Empirical Evidence from Kenya”.
5. The African Economic Conference: ‘Globalization, Institutions and Economic
Development of Africa, Tunisia, 12-14th November 2008’Presented a paper titled ‘A
Ricardian Analysis of the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Husbandry
in Kenya’
SELECTED SHORT TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED
May 2010
Training on water and sanitation. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Centre of
Environmental Economics and Policy (CEEPA)
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June 2010
August/Sept
2008
Poverty training workshops, Senegal. Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP)
Research Network
“Applying Game Theory and Behavioral Economics to the Environment”, 2 day
course. Montreal, Canada.
Human Development and Capability Association Summer School on Capability
and Multidimensional Poverty. Delhi, India
March 2008
5-day training course on corporate governance.
Oct. 2007
Second capacity building workshop on Reproductive Health, Economic Growth
and Poverty Reduction at Abuja, October 15-19.
Poverty and Economic Policy Research Network Training on Poverty analysis
and Policy. Lima, Peru. June 2007
Training Workshop of Welfare Economics. Mahebourg, Mauritius, November
2006. Workshop facilitated by SIDA through Centre for Environmental
Economics and Policy Analysis in Africa.
STATA Training Workshop. Cape Town May 2006. Workshop facilitated by
SIDA through Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis in Africa
(CEEPA).
“Training for Trainers Workshop” – On Computable General Equilibrium
Modeling and Social Capital, ICTP, Italy, Dec 5-16
July 2010
June 2007
Nov. 2006
May 2006
Dec 2005
Dec 2004
Attended a Research and Training Workshop - Understanding and Adapting to
Climate Change: What can The World Learn from Africa’s Experience, Zaragoza
Spain.
ASSOCIATION WITH JOURNALS
Membership in Editorial Boards
1.
Environment and Development Economics - Editorial Board member
2.
SACHA International Academic Journals – International representative
Selected Invited Journal Paper Reviews
1.
The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy
2.
Environment and Development Economics: Cambridge University Press
3.
Ecological Economics: Elsevier Science: The Transdisciplinary Journal of the
International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) Elsevier Science; Journal articles
4.
Agricultural Economics: Journal for the International society of Agricultural Economists,
Elsevier Science; Journal articles
5.
African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AFJARE)
6.
Global and Planetary Change
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
1. Royal Economic Society (RES)
2. International Association of Ecological Economists (ISEE)
3. African Association of Ecological Economists (ASEE)
4. African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE)
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5. Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA)
6. African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
7. Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network.
Languages:
Language
English
Kiswahili
Kikuyu
Speaking
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Reading
Excellent
Good
Excellent
REFEREES. Available upon request.
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Writing
Excellent
Good
Excellent