Evelyne Kihiu holds a PhD in Development Economics from the University of Bonn and is currently a researcher with the Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis. She is a Development Economist with experience in the fields of development research, monitoring and evaluation, and public policy research. Her current research focus is on the areas of agricultural policy; natural resources, ecosystem services and environmental quality; social development; inequality and poverty; and growth and development. Dr. Kihiu is a member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, African Association of Agricultural Economists and Environment for Development (EfD).