Dr. Mengistu Ketema is currently a senior researcher at the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA). He obtained his BSc and MSc degrees in Agricultural Economics from Haramaya University and his Ph.D. Degree from the Justus-Liebig University of Giessen, Germany. He has 21 years of experience in research and teaching. He has published more than 60 articles in reputable journals, 10 proceeding papers, and five book chapters. He has also successfully coordinated and completed six collaborative projects.