Dr. Sarah Ephrida Tione | Agricultural Policy | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Malawi

Sarah Ephrida Tione is a researcher specializing in Development and Agricultural Economics, with a strong focus on land markets, land tenure and property rights, agricultural markets, and agri-food policy. Her research examines how land governance, rental markets, and climate-related shocks influence food security, household welfare, and adoption of climate-smart agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has held key research and policy-oriented roles, including postdoctoral research appointments linked to international collaborative projects and senior economist responsibilities within the public agricultural policy sector. Her work bridges empirical economic analysis and policy relevance, contributing evidence on land market participation, contract structures, and behavioral responses to risk and incentives. Through peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, she has advanced understanding of land-use dynamics and development outcomes. Her impact vision centers on generating rigorous, policy-relevant insights that support equitable land governance, resilient agricultural systems, and informed decision-making for sustainable development at national and global levels.

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