Biography
Academic Qualifications:
- BSc. Agricultural Extension (University of Zambia), MSc. Agricultural Economics (University of Pretoria)
Areas of specialization: Agricultural extension and food and agricultural policy
James S. Mukombwe is an agriculture and food security professional with a strong focus on research in food security and social development. He currently works as a lecturer, consultant, and researcher at the University of Zambia in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension. James holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Extension from the University of Zambia. With nearly ten years of working in the industry within in the agriculture sector, he has managed various projects, including seed multiplication initiatives and the Scaling Up Nutrition First 1000 Most Critical Days projects, contributing significantly to rural development, food security and nutrition in Zambia.
Mukombwe, J.S., du Toit, A. and Hendriks, S.L., 2024. Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions. In Handbook on Public Policy and Food Security (pp. 376-385). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Mukombwe, J.S. and du Toit, A., 2024. Approaches to assessing the impact of conflict, injustice and weak institutions on food security and nutrition. In Handbook on Public Policy and Food Security (pp. 386-393). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Mkandawire, E., Du Toit, A., Gandidzanwa, C., Mutsvangwa-Sammie, E.P., van der Berg, E., Abusbaitan, H.A.M., Eyadat, A.M.M., Mukombwe, J.S., Gondwe, K.W. and Dressel, A., 2024. Gender and food systems in six African countries: Aligning research, policies and research funding. New Agenda: South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy, 94(1), pp.35-52.
Hendriks, S.L. and Mukombwe, J.S., 2022. The effect of the last mile on food security and nutrition in rural Zambia. University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Agricultural extension, food and agricultural policy, sustainable agriculture and climate smart agriculture