Biography
Mr. Birhanu Argaw is a full-time Lecturer, Researcher, and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Bonga University, Ethiopia. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Haramaya University, completed in collaboration with the University of Pretoria, South Africa, through an exchange program scholarship.
He has extensive experience in teaching, research supervision, curriculum development, and academic leadership. Mr. Birhanu has taught several undergraduate courses in Agricultural Economics and supervised student research projects. His academic and research interests include development economics, agricultural policy, financial inclusion, livestock economics, gender and youth issues in agriculture, and project planning and analysis.
In addition to his teaching and research roles, he actively contributes to curriculum committees, community engagement, and institutional partnerships. He has also published articles in peer-reviewed journals and is involved in applied research addressing rural development and socio-economic challenges in Ethiopia.