About A.E Ikpi
Professor Anthony Ikpi is a well-rounded and resourceful agricultural economist with an in-depth understanding of development processes and substantial research experience in African agriculture, environment, and natural resources management.
He possesses strong analytical & conceptual skills with particular experience in public policy analysis & advice, agribusiness planning & management, agricultural & rural development projects evaluation, and impact studies on public & private sector investments.
He possesses an elastic capacity and charisma to work amicably with colleagues and subordinates to achieve set targets. He has demonstrated qualities in managerial leadership, organizational and team-building skills, training, and resource mobilization. His excellent oral and written communication skills have enabled him to create thought-provoking reports and to translate economic analyses into relevant implementable policies and strategies.
He has a broad knowledge of and experience with the United Nations (UN), Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CIGAR), international aid and development agencies, and the university system. For over 36 years, he has developed, maintained and administered pan-African networks and collaborative arrangements with a wide range of partners including government, private sector, NGOs, UN system, academia, donor agencies, and the media.
He has extensive experience in proposal development and presentation processes to the donor community for funding research networks and other development programs. In addition, he has vast working knowledge and experience with international donors and multilateral banks, and the external assessment of public and private institutions/agencies.
His extensive experience in research and analysis of crop and livestock farming systems across agro-ecological zones (especially of West Africa) make him one of the most sought after Agri-business experts.
He is a Life Fellow of the African Association of Agricultural Economists, (AAAE).
Watch a clip of his CNBC Interview on the Development of the Agri Sector in Nigeria below: