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CURRICULUM VITAE PROF. TABITHA WAGITHI KIRITI-NGANGA

University of Nairobi School of Economics P.O. Box 30197-00100

Nairobi: Kenya Phone +254 20 318262/88/70/65 Ext 28122

Fax: +254 20 243046 Mobile: 0721757665

E-mail: tkiriti@mail.uonbi.ac.ke or tkiriti@yahoo.co.uk

PLACE OF BIRTH: Nyeri, Central Province DATE OF BIRTH: 10th October 1959 EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD)

2000 – 2003 University of Queensland School of Economics, Brisbane QLD 4072

Australia

Diploma in Legal Instruments of International Economic Relations

and Regional Integration

September 2010 – December 2010: University of Barcelona

Master of Arts in Economics (MA)

1986-1987 University of Nairobi: Nairobi Kenya

Bachelor of Education (BED) in Business Studies and Economics Upper

Second Class Honors

1980 – 1984 University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197 Nairobi Kenya

East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) 3

Principles, 1 Subsidiary 1978 – 1979 Kangaru High School Embu Kenya

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East African Certificate of Education (EACE)

1st Division 1974 – 1977 Kabare Girls High School P.O. Box 69 Kerugoya Kenya

Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) 30 out of 36 points 1967 – 1973 Gititu Primary School P.O. Box 519 Nyeri Kenya

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate Professor: University of Nairobi: 13th April 2012 to present

Senior Lecturer: University of Nairobi: February 2005 to 12th April 2012

Lecturer: University of Nairobi: 1988 to January 2005

Tutorial Fellow: Kenyatta University: 1987 to 1988

Graduate Assistant: Kenyatta University College: 1984 to 1987

Secondary School Teacher: Lugulu Girls High School: July 1984 to September

1984

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION International Economics; Household Economics; Poverty Issues; Gender Issues;

Microeconomic Theory; Macroeconomic Theory; Development Economics;

Environmental Economics, Public Finance, Agricultural Economics and Comparative

Economic Systems.

Subjects currently teaching: Applied Macroeconomics, 4th years, Poverty and

Development, 4th years, Economics of the World Trading Systems, Masters Level, Micro

and Macroeconomic Analysis (PhD) and Principals of Macroeconomics, 1st Years. Have

been teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates including PhD.

RESEARCH AWARDS International Health Policy Program 1997

African Technology Policy Studies 1998

AERC Research Grant 1997 and 2001

DPM Scholarship 2000

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Senior Scholars Research Grant by the Organisation for Social Science Research in

Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA on the 15th January 2008.

UNTAD Vi Research Grant 2009

WTO 2009

IDRC 2010

WTO Chairs Program 2011

RESEARCH FELLOW SHIPS Visiting Research Scholar: Cornell Food and Nutrition Policy Program; Cornell

University, June/July 98.

Visiting Scholar- Makerere University of Business School - January 2010.

RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCIES Carried out research and consulted for African Economic Research Consortium, (AERC),

and the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA), Institute for Policy Analysis and Research

(IPAR), Society for International Development (SID) and the United Nations Department

of Economics and Social Affairs (UNDESA), UNCTAD Virtual Institute, Public Sector

Reforms and Performance Contracting in Prime Minister’s Office. Ministry of Regional

Development Authorities, World Bank, African Women Studies Centre (AWSC).

STUDENTS SUPERVISED (PHD)

1. Kirori, Gabriel (2009), “Social Capital and Livelihoods in Rural Kenya”, PhD

Thesis (Graduated in December 2009). 2. Odhiambo, M. Oleche (2009), Health Care Spending and Overall Mortality level

in Kenya. PhD Thesis. (Graduated in December 2011). PHD STUDENTS CURRENTLY SUPERVISING

1. Wambugu, N. (2009), “The Macroeconomic Effects of External Shocks on Kenya’s Economy: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis”, PhD Work in Progress stage.

2. Ateka, J. M. (2009), “Household Demand and Access to Micro-finance Services

in Western Kenya”, PhD Proposal stage.

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3. Mugendi, Charles (2010), “Inter-sectoral and Intra-sectoral Spill-over Effects of FDI in SSA: A Case of Kenya’s Domestic Firms”, PhD Proposal stage: Kenyatta University.

4. Kitonyo, P. (2011), Foreign Direct Investment, Determinants and Economic

Growth in Kenya”, PhD Proposal Stage

5. Ofwona Catherine Alice (2011), “An Econometric Analysis of Household Expenditure in Kenya”, PhD Proposal stage: Moi University.

6. Albina Wambui Gakuru (2011), Women in Conflict Transformation : Case Study

of Kenya (PhD Proposal Stage: African Women Studies Centre, UON)

7. Nyabuto (2011), “Capital Inflows and Economic Growth: The Case of Kenya”, PhD Proposal stage Kenyatta University.

MA STUDENTS SUPERVISED

1. Okumu, J. Odhiambo (2011), An Analysis of the Effects of ACP-EU Trade

Relation on Kenya’s Exports between 1960 and 2010, MA thesis. (Graduated). 2. Mbaluku G. Ndunge (2011), The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on

Domestic Capital in Kenya, MA thesis (Graduated).

3. Ayieko, B. O. (2011), Competitiveness of Kenya’s Manufactured Exports to the East African Community, MA thesis (Graduated).

4. Kipkech, R. J. (2011), “Effectiveness of the Recovery Function of Students Loan

Default: A Case Study of Higher Education Loans Board”, MA, Thesis (Graduated).

5. Muguchu, J. W. (2010), Strategies to Poverty Reduction in Mwea Division, MA

Thesis. (Graduated) 6. Lwamba, M. A. (2010), Effects of Corruption on Economic Growth in Kenya”,

MA Thesis. (Graduated) 7. Orindi M. Night (2010), Determinants of Kenya’s Exports: A Gravity Model

Approach. MA Thesis. (Graduated)

8. Kubai J. (2010), Effectiveness of Education Resources on Performance of Distance Education: Case Study of University of Nairobi”, MDE Thesis. (Graduated)

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9. Katumo, J. M. (2009), “Status of Poverty in Kenya: The Case of Machakos District”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

10. Barasa, N. L. (2008), “Assessing the Impact of Relocating Hawkers from Nairobi

Business District to the New Ngara Market”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

11. Kabubo, Francis Mwangi (2008), “Determinants of Poverty in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Mathare Valley in Nairobi”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

12. Wangalachi, S. (2006), “The Effects of Financial Constraints Faced by Small

Scale Women Entrepreneurs and Factors that Impede Expansion of Business: A Case Study of Nairobi”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

13. Njuguna, P. Muthoni (2006), “Gender Inequality in Rural Kenya: Evidence from

Muranga District in Central Kenya”, MA Thesis. (Graduated) 14. Anyona Francis (2006), “An Assessment of Government Credit in Poverty

Reduction: A Case Study of Vihiga District”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

15. Okwiri Benson (2006), “The Relationship between Electricity Consumption and Economic Growth in Kenya: 1970-2004”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

16. Njuguna F. Mburu (2005), “Poverty and Inequality in Kenya, 1994-1997: A

Stochastic Dominance Approach”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

17. Odhiambo, M. Oleche (2005), “Analysis of the Impact of Health Expenditures on Key Health Indicators in Kenya”, MA Thesis (Graduated)

18. Litha Musyimi Ogana (2004), “Understanding Gender Imbalances in National

Budgets: The Case of Sanitary Towels in Kenya”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

19. Odhiambo J. Ochiewo (2004), “Sustainability of Marine Fisheries in Malindi-Ungwana Bay in Kenya”, MA Thesis. (Graduated)

MA STUDENTS CURRENTLY SUPERVISING

1. Denis Ogwel Okungu (2011), “Analysis of the Extent of Capital Flight due to External Debt: A Case for Kenya (1990-2010), MA Proposal stage

2. Dickson S. Sikuku (2011), “The Role of External Aid on Kenya’s Economic

Growth”, MA Proposal stage. 3. Ngubia Mwangi (2011), An Evaluation of the Impact of Economic Partnership

Agreements on East African Community Output and Welfare, MA Proposal stage

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4. Mokua Phanice, N. (2011), Determinants of Exports in Kenya: An Empirical Analysis, MA Proposal stage.

MENTORING

1. Managed to secure a Scholarship for Caroline Jebitok for Masters in International Economic Law at the University of Barcelona, Spain in 2011.

2. Has helped most of the students that I have supervised such as Gabriel Kirori, Salome Wangalachi, Purity Njuguna, Njuguna Mburu, and Martin Oleche, to publish their work in Journals or Book Chapters.

3. Managed to secure a job for Gabriel Kirori at Catholic University of Eastern Africa after graduating with a PhD in Economics

4. Been a referee for more than 30 students from the University of Nairobi and elsewhere seeking placement in Universities locally or abroad and also those seeking employment.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS (THESES, OURNAL ARTICLES, BOOK CHAPTERS, AND MIMEOGRAPHS)

DOCTORAL AND MASTERS THESES 1. Kiriti, T. (2003), Gender Inequality in Agricultural Households in Kenya: An

Economic Analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis. The University of Queensland, Australia.

2. Kiriti, T. (1986), "Earnings in the Urban Informal Sector: A Case Study of Mechanics

in Nairobi " Unpublished Master of Arts Thesis, Department of Economics, University of Nairobi

JOURNAL ARTICLES 1. Kabubo, J. and Kiriti, T. (2001), “Macroeconomic Adjustment, Poverty and Economic

Growth: An Analysis for Kenya”, African Journal of Economic Policy, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 42-58.

2. Kabubo, J. and Kiriti, T. (2002), Structural Adjustment, Poverty and Economic

Growth: An Analysis for Kenya: African Economic Research Consortium, Research Paper 124. Nov. 2002.

3. Kabubo-Mariara, J. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Human Trafficking in Kenya: Is

Poverty and Sex Discrimination to Blame? International Journal of Women, Social Justice and Human Rights, Vol. 2, No. 1. pp. 65-84.

4. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2004), “Commercial Agriculture, Marital Status and other Influences on Food Availability: A Kenyan Case Study”, Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Vol. 2, No. 3&4, pp. 140-147.

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5. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2004), “Commercialisation of Agriculture in Kenya: Case Study of Policy Bias and Food Purchases by Farm Households”, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp. 439-457.

6. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2004), Marital Status, Farm Size and other Influences on the

Extent of Cash Cropping in Kenya: A Household Case Study”, Indian Development Review, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 205-221.

7. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2005), “Family Size, Economics and Child Gender Preference: A Case Study in the Nyeri District of Kenya”, International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 492-509.

8. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2005), “Gender Inequality, Poverty and Human Development in Kenya”, Indian Journal of Social and Economic Policy, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 255-281.

9. Kiriti, T. Tisdell, C. and Roy, K. (2003), “Female Participation in Decision-making in Agricultural Households in Kenya: Empirical Findings”, International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 103-124.

10. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2006), “Economic Growth and Poverty in Kenya: Will the Poverty

Reduction Strategy Paper Help?” Indian Development Review, Special Issue, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 323-338.

11. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2006), “Women in Kenya: A Second Class Citizen”, International Journal of Women, Social Justice and Human Rights, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 217-236.

12. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Migration of Husbands, Remittances And Agricultural Production: Impacts When Wives Are Left To Manage Households In Rural Kenya”, Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 251-260.

13. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “The Economic and Social Context of Labour Migration from Africa”, International Journal of Human Development and Information System, Vol. 3 No. 1, 2008, pp. 4-13.

14. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Sarkar, S. (2008), Gender, Poverty and Disability in Kenya”, Indian Journal of Human Rights, Vol. 3, No. 1-2, pp. 219-234.

15. Njuguna, M. and Kiriti-Nganga (2007), “Poverty in Kenya, 1994 – 1997: A Stochastic Dominance Approach”, Asian-African Journal of Economics and Econometrics, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 147-170.

16. Kabubo, F. M. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Determinants of Poverty in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Mathare Valley in Nairobi”, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp.40-56.

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17. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), Food Security and the Shamba System in Kenya, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 79-97.

18. Odhiambo, M. and Kiriti-Nganga (2008), Analysis of the Health Impact of Health Expenditures on Key Health Indicators in Kenya”, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 7-24.

19. Wangalachi, S. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008) “Determinants of Expansion of Small Scale Enterprises in Kenya: A Case Study of SMEs in Three Informal Settlements in Kenya”, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 119-134.

20. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Okelo, J. (2009), Regional Trade Agreements: A Case Study for Kenya” http://vi.unctad.org

21. Kiriti Nganga, T. and Kirori, G. (2010), “Global Economic and Financial Crisis and Trade, Kenya’s Experience", International Journal f Business Policy and Economics, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 139-156.

22. Kirori, G. N. Kiriti-Nganga, T. Mariara, J. W and Mwabu G. (2009), “Impacts of Social Capital on Household Consumption Expenditure in Rural Kenya”, Regional Development Studies, Vol. 13, pp. 1-16.

23. Kirori, G. N.. Mariara, J. W. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2011), “Impacts of Social Capital on Household Consumption Expenditure in Rural Kenya: An Instrumental Variable Approach”, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 15-33.

24. Kirori, G. N. Mariara, J. W. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2011), “Rural Livelihoods in Kenya: The Role of Social Capital”, Journal of International Business and Finance, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 1-27.

25. Kiriti-Nganga, T. W. (2010), "Socioeconomic Determinants of Family Size in Nyeri District of Rural Kenya," Regional Development Studies (RDS), Vol. 14, pp. 29-44.

26. Kiriti-Nganga, T. W. (2012), “Global Financial Crisis and Remittances: The Case of Kenya”, International Journal of Business and Economic Review, Vol. 10, No. 1, (2012): 97-111

BOOK CHAPTERS 1. Kiriti, T. (2005) “Poverty Alleviation Programmes for Women’s Empowerment in

Rural Africa with Reference to Kenya: Relative Effectiveness through State and Private Sector Governance”. A Chapter for a book to be edited by Kartik C. Roy and to be published by Nova Science Publishers.

2. Kiriti, T. (2005), “Evaluating Public Policies for Poverty Reduction: Tools, Techniques and Process”, in Citizen-Government Dialoguing: Evaluating Policies for Poverty Reduction, pp. 19-58. New York: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

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3. Kiriti, T. (2005), “The Impact of Globalisation on Women, Agriculture and Poverty in Kenya”, In Clem Tisdell (eds), Globalisation and World Economic Policies: Studies Highlighting Effects and Policy Responses of Nations and Country Groups, Part IV, Delhi, Serials Publications, pp. 496-510.

4. Kiriti, T. and Roy, K. C. (2007), “Gender Inequality and Poverty: The Kenyan Case”, in Focus on Poverty, pp. 1-25, Edited by Ralph V. Brenos. New York: Nova Science Publishers.

5. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2003), “Agricultural Commercialisation in Developing Countries, Household Food Consumption and Nutrition: A Kenyan Case Study”, In C. A. Tisdell, U. Sankar and M. Srivastava (eds), Leading Economic Issues: Essays in Honour of Professor Chandra Srivastava, Vol. 1, New Delhi: B. R. Publishing Corporation.

6. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2003), “Gender, Marital Status, Farm Size and Other Influences on the Extent of Cash Cropping in Kenya: A Case Study”, In C. A. Tisdell, U. Sankar and M. Srivastava (eds), Leading Economic Issues: Essays in Honour of Professor Chandra Srivastava, Vol. 1, New Delhi: B. R. Publishing Corporation.

7. Kiriti, T. and Tisdell, C. (2003), “Migration of Husbands, Receipt and Use of Remittances by Wives in Rural Kenya: A case Study”, In C. A. Tisdell, U. Sankar and M. Srivastava (eds), Leading Economic Issues: Essays in Honour of Professor Chandra Srivastava, Vol. 4, New Delhi: B. R. Publishing Corporation.

8. Kiriti, T. Tisdell, C. and Roy, K. (2003), “Institutional Deterrents to the

Empowerment of Women: Kenya’s Experience”, In K. C. Roy (eds), Twentieth Century Development: Some Relevant Issues, New York: Nova Science Publishers, pp. 27 - 48.

9. Kiriti, T. Tisdell, C. and Roy. K. C. (2006), “Globalisation and Institutional Deterrents

to the Empowerment of Women: Kenya’s Experience”, in Institutions, Globalisation and Empowerment. Chapter 9, pp 199-222. Edited by Kartik Roy and Jõrn Sideras. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited.

10. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Economic Growth and Poverty in Kenya: Will the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Help?” in Poverty, Poverty Alleviation and Social Disadvantage: Analysis, Case Studies and Policies, Edited by Clem Tisdell Ph.D, Vol. III.VII, Serials Publications, New Delhi: India.

11. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2006), “Micro-Finance and Poverty Alleviation – How effective is it in Alleviating Gender Based Poverty?” in Poverty, Poverty Alleviation and Social Disadvantage: Analysis, Case Studies and Policies, Edited by Clem Tisdell Ph.D. Vol. II. VII, Serials Publications, New Delhi: India.

12. Kiriti-Nganga, T and Kartick C. Roy (2007), “Poverty Alleviation Programs For Women’s Empowerment in Kenya Through State and Private Sector Governance, Governance and Development in Developing Countries, Editors: K.C. Roy (Univ. of

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Queensland, Brisbane, Australia) and Biman Prasad (Univ. of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji Islands), NOVA Science Publishers.

13. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Institutions and Women Empowerment in Kenya”. In Institutions and Gender Empowerment in the Global Community. Pp. 151-192. Edited by Kartik, C. Roy, Cal Clark, and Hans C. Blomqvist. Singapore/London: World Scientific Publishing Co (WSP)/ Imperial College Press.

14. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Micro-financing and Gender-based Poverty: the case of women's group in Nairobi”, in Gender Development Dimensions and Policies, Edited by Siddhartha Sarkar and Netten Narayana, New Delhi, Serials Publications. ISBN 81-8387-112-9.

15. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Economic Growth in Kenya: How does Gender Inequality Matter? In Gender Inequality in Developing Countries/ edited by Siddhartha Sarkar and Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga. New Delhi: Arise Publications and Distributors.

16. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), “Gender Inequality and Agricultural Commercialisation: Results from a Case Study in Kenya”, in Gender and Development: An Afro-Indian Study, Edited by Siddhartha Sarkar and John V. Mensah, New Delhi: Arise Publications and Distributors.

17. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2010), “Economic Development and Food Security in Kenya: The Shamba System”, in Globalisation and Development: Country Experiences, Edited by Kartik Roy and Anita Medhekar, Nova Science Publishers, New York: USA, pp, 147-160.

18. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2012), “Global Financial Crises and Remittances: The Case of Kenya”, in Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues, Vol. 1. Edited by Kiriti and Okelo, WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program, pp. 55-65.

19. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2012), “Non-Tariff Measures in Kenya: A Case Study”, in Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues, Vol. 1. Edited by Kiriti and Okelo, WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program, pp. 84-97.

20. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Okelo, J. A. (2012), Regional Trade Agreements: A Case Study of Kenya, in in Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues, Vol. 1. Edited by Kiriti and Okelo, WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program, pp. 100-150.

21. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Njuguna, P. (2008), “Gender Inequality in Rural Kenya: Evidence from Muranga District in Central Kenya” in Gender Inequality in Developing Countries / edited by Siddhartha Sarkar and Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga. New Delhi: Arise Publications and Distributors.

22. Njuguna F. Mburu and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Poverty in Kenya, 1994-1997: a Stochastic Dominance Approach” Global Economic Integration and Inequality (edited by Siddhartha Sarkar). New Delhi, Serials Publications, 2007, ISBN 81-8387-130-3.

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BOOKS 1. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and Okelo, J. A. (2012), Trade Discourse in Kenya: Topical Issues,

Vol. 1. WTO and School of Economics WTO Chairs Program. .

2. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2011), “Institutions and Gender Inequality: A Case Study of the Constituency Development Fund in Kenya”, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA).

3. Kiriti-Nganga, T. and C. Tisdell (2010), Gender Inequality in Agricultural Households in Kenya: Economic Analysis, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishers.

4. Sarkar, S. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2008), Gender Inequality in Developing Countries, New Delhi: Arise Publications and Distributors.

DISCUSSION PAPERS

1. Omolo, J. O, Akoten, J. E, Kabubo-Mariara, J. and Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Trafficking in Persons from a Labour Perspective: The Case of Kenya”, Discussion Paper No. 101/2007, IPAR Discussion Paper Series.

BOOK REVIEWS

1. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2006), “IFC Gender-Entrepreneurship-Markets and Foreign Investment Advisory Service,” International Journal of Women, Social Justice and Human Rights, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 269-272.

2. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “Gender, Youth Sexuality and HIV/AIDS: A Kenya

Experience”, International Journal of Women, Social Justice and Human Rights.

MIMEOGRAPHS 1. Kiriti Nganga and Abala, D. (2010) An Inventory and Assessment of Non-tariff

Measures in Kenya and submitted First Draft to the World Bank in Mauritius.

2. Ikiara, M. Kiriti-Nganga, T. Kinuthia, E. Simiyu, B. Orwa, B. Ogoti, Onkunya, J. (2009), “Sector Performance Standards Framework”, Public Sector Reforms and Performance Contracting.

3. Kiriti, T. (1989), Comparative Economic Systems, Lecture Series for College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi.

4. Kiriti, T. (1993), “International Trade (Part Two), BEC 208”, Lecture Series for College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi.

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5. Kiriti, T. and Kabubo, J. (1997), "A Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Immunisation Strategies in Kenya: A Case Study of Kajiado District", Funded by the International Health Policy Program (IHPP).

6. Kiriti, T. Kabubo, J. (2000), "Technological Capabilities and Export Processing Zones in Kenya", Funded by the African Technological Policy Studies (ATPS) Kenya Chapter.

7. Kiriti-Nganga, T. (2007), “LDS Economics of Distance Education”, Master of Distance Education Teaching Module. College of Education and Distance Studies, University of Nairobi.

8. Mwabu, G.; Masai W.; Gesami, R.; Kirimi, J.; Ndeng’e, G.; Kiriti, T. ; Munene, F.; Chemengich, M.; and Mariara, J. (2000), Poverty in Kenya: Profiles and Determinants. Nairobi, University of Nairobi and Ministry of Finance and Planning.

9. Oduwo, R. Mwabu, G. Kiriti, T. Njeru, E. (2000), "Effects of Economic Reforms on Health in Kenya", Funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED

1. Attended the annual WTO Chairs program conference in Geneva from the 23rd

June to 26th June 2012 and presented the progress report of the UON School of Economics WTO Chairs program.

2. Attended the 15th Annual Conference of the Global Trade Analysis Project

(GTAP) in Geneva from the 27th to the 29th June 2012.

3. Was appointed member of the evaluation committee of the National Council of Science and Technology Midterm review of the Strategic plan on the 13th June 2012.

4. Was appointed member of the evaluation committee of the National Council of

Science and Technology monitoring and evaluation of research projects on the 13th June 2012.

5. Attended a WTO Chairs sensitization workshop at the Makerere University of

Business Studies in Kampala, Uganda on the 22nd of March 2012. 6. Attended and presented a paper on Food Security to the Parliamentary Committee

on Food Security on the 13th March 2012 under the auspices of the African Women Studies Centre.

7. Attended a Sensitization Training on Anti-Plagiarism on February 9, 2012 at the

School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi.

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8. Attended the First Africa Trade Forum on Accelerating Intra-African Trade whilst Enhancing Africa’s Participation in Global Trade on the 22nd -24th November 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Presented a Policy Brief titled Tariff and Non-Tariff Measures to Trade and was also a Panellist in one of the Mini Plenary.

9. Attended a WTO Chair’s Conference on the 13-14th October 2011 and Presented

a paper titled: “Non-Tariff Measures in Kenya: A Case Study. 10. Attended a WTO Chair’s Conference on the 13-14th October 2011 and Presented

a paper titled: Non-Tariff Measures: Effects on Trade and The Role of The World Trade Organization.

11. Attended an African Women Studies Centre Workshop on the 11th October 2011

and presented a paper titled: Food Security: Definition and Policy Considerations 12. Attended a planning workshop for the regional project on “Social Protection and

Vulnerable Communities in East Africa: Implication for Household Welfare” in Kampala: 2-3rd September, 2011.

13. Attended the School of Economics Retreat from the 7th to the 9th July 2011 and

presented a paper on the Terms of Reference of the Department of Economic Theory.

14. Attended the School of Economics WTO Chair’s Seminar on the 29th June 2011

and presented a Paper titled: Foreign Direct Investment and its Linkages to International Trade.

15. Attended the Annual Conference of World Trade Organisation Chairs Program in

Geneva on the 21st June 2011. 16. Attended a writers and Reviewers Workshop organised by the Departments of

Distance Studies at the Kenya Wildlife Services Training Institute from the 5th June to 11th June 2011

17. Was a Resource person at a 3 Day Retreat at the Kenya Institute of

Administration to Revise the Performance Contracting Guidelines Organised by the Performance Contracting Department in the Office of the Prime Minster from the 18th to 20th April 2011.

18. Presented a paper titled “Foreign Direct Investment and Its Linkages to

International Trade at the World Trade Organisation’s Chair Seminar at the School of Economics, University of Nairobi on the 15th April 2011.

19. Presented a paper titled “Non-Tariff Measures: Effects on Trade and the Role of

The World Trade Organization” at the World Trade Organisation’s Chair Seminar at the School of Economics, University of Nairobi on the 15th April 2011.

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20. Presented a paper titled “International Trade Negotiations Skills” at the World

Trade Organisation’s Chair Seminar at the School of Economics, University of Nairobi on the 15th April 2011.

21. Organised a Performance Contracting sensitisation workshop at the Ministry of

Regional Development Authorities on the 28th February 2011.

22. Held a 3 day training workshop on Performance Contracting and Work plans at the Coast Development Authority from 1st to 4th March 2011.

23. Held a 3 day training workshop on Performance Contracting and Work Plans at

the Ewaso Nyiro North Development Authority from 7th to 9th March 2011.

24. Held a 3 day training workshop on Performance Contracting and Work Plans at the Ewaso Nyiro South Development Authority from 14th to 16th March 2011.

25. Held a 3 day training workshop on Performance Contracting and Work Plans at

the Lake Basin Development Authority from 24th to 26th March 2011. 26. Attended a Methodological Conference on Social Protection in the East African

Region at the Methodist Guest House from the 14th – 16th December 2010. 27. Participated in Negotiation and Moderation Performance Contracts for Ministries,

Departments and Agencies from 13th September to 11th October 2010. 28. Made a presentation on the Importance of Sector Performance Standards in

Performance Contracts and Vision 2030 to Kenya’s Permanent Secretaries on 20th April 2010 at Harambee House.

29. Florence k. Muindi and Dr. Tabitha Kiriti Nganga (2010), “Human Capital and

Economic Growth In Kenya”, Paper presented at the AIBUMA Conference on Embracing the Changing Face and Pace of Business Management, held at the KICC on August 25-26 2010.

30. Attended a Conference an International Conference on Price Volatility and Public

Policy in Agriculture at the University of Barcelona Spain from the 25th May to 29th May 2010.

31. Attended the Launch of the WTO Chairs Program in Geneva, Switzerland from

23-25th May 2010 and presented a paper on the School of Economics WTO Chairs program

32. Organised a Seminar and research dissemination workshop on Gender Inequality

at Makerere University of Business School Kampala Uganda from 19th January 2010 to 29th January 2010.

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33. Attended an AERC Biannual workshop in Nairobi from 30th November 2009 to

3rd December 2009. 34. Attended an AERC workshop on “Rethinking African Economic Policy in Light

of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis in Nairobi from December 6-8 2009 and presented a paper Global Economic and financial Crisis: Kenya’s Experience.

35. Attended an AERC workshop on “Rethinking African Economic Policy in Light

of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis in Nairobi from December 6-8 2009 and was a discussant of a paper titled “Global Economic Crisis: The need for African Governments Interventions for Rapid Economic Recovery and Stability.

36. Attended a SID workshop on Education and Inequality: the Case of the East

African Community in Kampala Uganda 30th August to 2nd September 2009. 37. Attended the 15th Annual Association of Feminist Economics in Boston,

Massachusetts, USA from the 24th June to 28th June 2009 and Presented a Paper titled: Family Size and the Economics of Gender Preference: A Case Study from the Nyeri District of Kenya.

38. Attended an Inception Workshop at on Services Development and Impact on

Poverty funded by Southern African Development Research Network and the University of Mauritius where I was the resource person and presented two papers titled: “Services Trade Development: Research Issues” and “Trade in Services” from the 17th t0 19th June 2009.

39. Attended the 4th Annual Virtual Institute National Coordinators in Geneva and

Presented a Paper on “Regional Trade Agreements: A Case Study of Kenya” from 4th to 6th May 2009.

40. Attended a three day training on Results Based Management at the Utalii Hotel

Nairobi 30th March to 1st April 2009 and awarded a Certificate. 41. Was invited by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Addis

Ababa) to attend a Seminar on Trade Facilitation from 12 to 13th March 2009. 42. Attended an UNCTAD sponsored 3 week course on Key Issues on the

International Economic Agenda in Cairo, Egypt January 25th to February 12, 2009 and awarded a certificate.

43. Presented a paper titled “Gender and Socioeconomic Development in Kenya” at

the Aga Khan University Hospital on the 3rd April 2009.

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44. Attended a one Day Conference at the Helsinki University of Technology on Sustainable Technologies and gave a Two Hour Lecture on Poverty and Inequality. 24th to 25th September 2008.

45. Attended a UNU-WIDER Conference in Helsinki Finland on Frontiers of Poverty

Analysis. 26th to 27th September 2008-09-30 46. Attended an AERC 20th Anniversary conference on Natural Resource

Management and Climate Change as a Discussant of a Paper “Monetary Assessment of Benefits of Ecosystem Preservation: An Application of the Contingent Valuation Method to the Lake Chad Region”. 16th t0 17th September 2008.

47. Attended a Seminar as a Discussant of a paper titled “Transcient and Chronic

Poverty in Kenya: Correlates and Trends”, at the Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) on the 22nd of August 2008.

48. Attended and presented a paper titled “Food Security and the Shamba System in

Kenya” at the 6th International Conference on Development at the Institute of Development Studies (IIDS) at the University of Technology Mauritius. 15th -18th July 2008.

49. Attended an UNCTAD Virtual Institute members meeting in Geneva from 3rd to

9th February 2008. 50. Attended an OSSREA Senior Scholars Workshop in Addis Ababa and presented a

paper titled “Institution, Gender Inequality and Pro-Poor Growth: The Kenyan Case” from the 13th to 16th January 2008.

51. Was a Resource person at a Workshop on International Trade and Poverty

Sponsored by UNCTAD Virtue Institute in Dar es Salaam from the 19th to 23rd November 2007.

52. Presented a paper titled “Poverty in Kenya 1994-1997: A Stochastic Dominance

Approach”, at a Workshop on International Trade and Poverty Sponsored by UNCTAD Virtue Institute in Dar es Salaam from the 19th to 23rd November 2007.

53. Attended a Workshop on International Trade and Poverty Sponsored by

UNCTAD Virtue Institute in Dar es Salaam from the 19th to 23rd November 2007. 54. Was invited and attended a meeting as a stakeholder with Mr. Francois

Bourguignon (Chief Economist and Senior Vice President in Development Economics at the World Bank) on the World Bank External Policy Dialogue Sessions on Long Term Strategic Exercise (LTSE) on the 27th August 2007 at the Central Bank of Kenya offices.

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55. Presented a paper titled “Poverty and Gender: The Kenyan Case” at the Aga Khan

University Hospital on the 13th August 2007.

56. Attended the launch of SID report on ‘Gender Responsive Budgeting & CDF: A Gender Benefit Incidence Analysis of Four Constituencies’ at the Hotel Panafric on the 26th June 2007 organised by the Society for International Development, East African Regional Office.

57. Attended a CBMS seminar at the Fairway Hotel in Nairobi organised by the

Society for International Development (SID) on the 25th July 2007.

58. Attended the SID 50th Anniversary Celebrations Sub-Regional Symposium, at the Hotel Panafric on the 19-20th June 2007.

59. Presented a Paper titled “Gender and Economic Growth and the Kenya Vision

2030 at a Seminar held by the School of Economics at the Hilton Hotel on the 30th May 2007.

60. Presented a Paper titled “Gender and Economic Growth” at a Seminar held by the

School of Economics, University of Nairobi on the 18th May 2007. 61. Attended a three day International Organisation on Standardisation (ISO)

Workshop from the 13th to 15th March 2007 held at the University of Nairobi. 62. Attended a Gender Mainstreaming Workshop in Addis Ababa Sponsored by

OSSREA from the 23rd to 27th October 2006 and awarded a certificate.

63. Attended a Community Based Monitoring System and Gender and Poverty Workshop at (REPOA) Dar es Salaam from the 30th July 2006 to 4th August 2006 and awarded a certificate.

64. Attended a two-day training workshop on WITS at the World Bank Country

Office Nairobi sponsored by World Bank Institute, June 19-20th 2006 and awarded a certificate.

65. Attended a World Bank and IFC Sponsored Workshop on Gender and Economic

Growth held at the Grand Regency Hotel Nairobi. 29th – 31st May 2006.

66. Presented a paper titled “The Economic Context of Migration” at the SID-CeSPI Workshop on Migration in Africa held at the Norfolk Hotel Nairobi. 18th-19th May 2006

67. Attended an Advanced Poverty Research Workshop at (REPOA) Dar es Salaam

from the 26th February 2006 to 5th March 2006 and awarded a certificate.

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68. Attended a Poverty Diagnostics Workshop at the Research on Poverty Alleviation (REPOA) Dar es Salaam 25th September to 4th October 2005 and awarded a certificate.

69. Presented a Paper “Poverty Alleviation Programmes for Women’s Empowerment

in Rural Africa with Reference to Kenya: Relative Effectiveness through State and Private Sector Governance”. on November 29th 2005 at the University of South Pacific, Fiji

70. Presented the Concept Paper “Evaluating Public Policies for Poverty Reduction:

Tools, Techniques and Processes”, at a United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) Workshop Gigiri, 28th – 30th June 2005.

71. Presented a paper titled “Looking at 2004/05 Budget using a Gender Lens” to

Members of Parliament at the Hotel Intercontinental on the 17th June 2004.

72. Presented a paper on “Poverty, HIV AIDS and Women in Kenya”, at a Conference in Calcutta in December 2003.

73. Presented a paper on “Institutional Impediments to Women Empowerment in

Kenya”, at a conference on Women Empowerment in Bhubaneswar, India, in May 2002.

74. Attended a course on, “Analytical and Policy Issues in Macroeconomic

Management” at the World Bank Institute, from May 6th – July 22nd 1999, and was awarded a certificate.

75. Presented a paper on “Poverty in Kenya: Identification, Measurement and

Profiles” at an AERC workshop in Accra Ghana in May 1999. 76. Attended a “Collaborative Research” workshop from 16th June to 16th July 1998

at Cornell University in the United States of America.

77. Attended a “Poverty Training Workshop” in Kampala, organised by the African Economic Research Consortium, (AERC), from the 5th –14th August 1997.

78. Presented a paper on “Structural Adjustment, Poverty and Economic Growth” at a

seminar on Strategic Planning and Communication Strategies at the Grand Regency Hotel Nairobi Kenya, in May 1997.

CONSULTANCIES

1. Food Security: Definition and Policy Considerations for the African Women Studies Centre 11th October 2011.

2. Gender and Agriculture in Kenya and the East African Region at Large for the World Bank 6th -27th June 2011.

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3. An Inventory and Assessment of Non -Tariff Measures in Kenya for the World Bank, March- July 2010.

4. Citizen-Government Dialoguing: Evaluating Policies for Poverty Reduction for United Nations Economic and Social Affairs, 2005

5. Experiences and Challenges of Performance Contracting in Regional Development Authorities for the Ministry of Regional Development Authority February- March 2011.

6. Regional Integration Agreements: Case Study of Kenya UNCTAD Virtual Institute, 2009.

7. Sector Performance Management Standards for the Public Sector Reforms and Performance Contracting (PSR&PC) in the Prime Minister’s Office 7th July 2009 to January 2010.

8. Sector Performance Standards Framework for the Public Sector Reforms and Performance Contracting (PSR&PC) in the Prime Minister’s Office 6th April to 30th June 2009.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1. Member of the Task Force on Normalisation and Acceleration of Admissions for First Years (2012/13 to 2015/16 Academic years.

2. Member of the Senate Committee on Normalisation and Acceleration of Admissions

for First Years (2012/13 to 2015/16 Academic years. 3. Co-founder and Co-Chair of the WTO Chair in the School of Economics, University

of Nairobi 4. Member of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Corruption Prevention

Committee 5. Thematic Head of the Economic Theory Unit in the School of Economics, University

of Nairobi

6. Member of the School Management Committee in the School of Economics, University of Nairobi

7. Reviewer of Science Technology and Innovation Grants Research Proposals for

the 2010/2011 financial year for the National Council for Science and Technology from 2nd to 3rd December 2010.

8. Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Development Sector in the Performance

Contract Negotiations from 29th June to 1st July 2010.

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9. External Examiner PhD thesis “Total Factor Productivity Growth in the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector: A Manquis Index Approach” by Dr. Paul Mwangi Gachanja, Kenyatta University, November 2008.

10. External Examiner PhD Thesis “Budget Deficits and Macroeconomic Performance in

Kenya: An Empirical Analysis” by Mr. George Kipngetich Kosimbei, Kenyatta University, 28th May To 5th July 2009.

11. Vice Chair of Task Force Mandated in Developing the Sector Performance Indicators

and Targets in the Public Sector Reforms and Performance Contracting.

12. Member of the Ad Hoc Negotiation/Evaluation Task Force in the Office of the Prime Minister to Develop Sector Performance Standards on the 1st of April 2009.

13. Member of the Public Sector Reforms And Performance Contracting Ad- Hoc

Negotiations Task Force Members Ministries/Departments Performance Contracts For Financial Year 2009-2010.

14. Member of the Committee to Manage Analysis of Data Trends under ISO 9001: 2008

on April 28 2009.

15. Member of board of Governors, Githambia Secondary School by the Minister for Education in July 2008-2015.

16. Chairman of the Board of Governors of Githambia Secondary School. In 13th

September 2008-2015.

17. Member of the School of Economics ISO Development Committee

18. Chief Editor: International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies.

19. Coordinator of the UNCTAD Virtual Institute activities in the School of Economics, University of Nairobi.

20. Associate Member of the UNCTAD Virtual Institute, Geneva.

21. Member of the St. Austin’s Catholic Church, Lavington.

22. Member of the Lavington West Estate Association.

23. Regional Editor of the International Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

24. Member of the International Association of Feminists Economists.

25. Member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Women, Social Justice

and Human Rights

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26. Member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Human Development

and Information System.

27. Member of the Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA), Kenyan Chapter

28. Member of the Editorial Committee of the Regional Development Studies Journal of

the United Nations Centre for Regional Development, Nagoya, Japan.

29. Member of the Association of African Women on Research and Development (AAWORD).

30. Member of the Society for International Development (SID)

31. Examination Officer, School of Economics, University of Nairobi since January

2005 to present.

32. External Examiner for Kenyatta University, School of Economics from January 2005 to 2010.

33. External Examiner for Egerton University, Economics Department from January

2006 to 2009.

34. A setter of the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board Economic Examination Papers up to 2005.

35. 3rd Year Economics Student Advisor in 2004.

36. Faculty of Arts Representative to the Library and Bookshop, University of

Nairobi 1995 - 1999. 37. Placement Officer, Department of Economics, Kenyatta University, 1989 – 1991.

38. Director of Post-Graduate Studies, Department of Economics, Kenyatta

University, 1989 - 1991. REFERENCES Professor Peter Kimuyu School of Economics University of Nairobi P.O. Box 30197-00100 Nairobi Kenya

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Tel : (254) 020-318262/88/70/65 Ext. 28122 Email : p.kimuyu@africanonline.co.ke Dr. Asfaw Kumssa Coordinator United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) Africa Office UN Gigiri Block A-121 P.O. Box 30218 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254-20-624375 Fax: +254-20-624480 Email: Asfaw.Kumssa.uncrd@undp.org Professor Clement Allan Tisdell Professor Emeritus, School of Economics The University of Queensland Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia Email. c.tisdell@economics.uq.edu.au Tel. (617) 33656306 Fax: (617) 33657299