Mr. Nelson Abila

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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Research for Development
Research Farm Unit
Environment/Biodiversity Conservation/Records
ConsultantAppointed: 2007
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Mailing Address

IITA, Cassava Breeding
Idi Ose
Oyo Road
P.M.B. 5320
Ibadan, Oyo State 23402
Nigeria

Contact Information

Phone: 234-2-2412626 (2242)
Fax: 234-2-2412221
Mobile: 234-0827357182
noaabila@yahoo.com
http://www.iita.org

Qualifications

Certificate, Free University Brussels, Economic Modelling with GAMS, 2006.
M. Agric., University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Agricultural Economics, 2006.
B. Agric Tech, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Agricultural Economics and Extension, 2000.

Expertise and Research Interests

Conduct Primary Survey of Agricultural Economic Studies
Formulation and Evaluation of Policies
Training and Tutoring Undergraduate Agricultural/Economics Students

Other Expertise

Sustainable Livelihood Studies
Computer Application for word processing, data processing and analysis
Photography
Project Planning, Execution and Evaluation

Future Research

Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture: Livelihood, Food Security and Poverty
Environmental Sustainability, Growing Technologies and Bio-diversity
Agricultural Biotechnology and its emerging trends in developing countries
Resource Productivity in Tropical Crops Production

Industrial Relevance

Conduct Feasibility Studies.
Conduct Adoption Studies.
Cost Benefit Analysis of Agric Biotechnology.
Manage Economic Research and Forecasting.
Training trainers.
Curriculum Development.
Project Coordination and Management.
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment.
Livelihood Profiling for Poverty Alleviation Interventions

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Agricultural Economics, Economic Development, Environmental Economics, Tropical Zone, Urban Studies.

Additional Terms:

Agricultural/Environmental Economics, Development Studies, Urban Studies.

Languages

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
Yoruba: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
French: (Basic, Functional, Basic)
Hausa: (Basic, None, Functional)

Memberships

Agricultural Extension Network
EcoMod Network, Free University Brussels, Belgium
Foundation for Endangered Languages
International Association for the Study of Common Properties
International Association of Agricultural Economists
International Association of Research Scholars and Fellows
World Academy of Young Scientists, Budapest, Hungary

Honors and Awards

2006-2006, Training Grant for Graduate Student from Developing Countries, Orskov Foundation, UK, Universite de Libre du Bruxxels, Economic Modelling
2006-2006, Scholarship for Practical Training Course in Economic Modelling, Europe EcoMod School, Brussels, University de Libre de Bruxxels, Economic Modelling
2004-2005, Ondo State Government Scholarship, Ondo State Government, Nigeria, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Agricultural Economics
2004-2005, Visiting Research Fellowship, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Agricultural Economics

Previous Positions

2007, Consultant, Winrock International, Ecosystem Service, Environment
2006-2006, Consultant, BATN Foundation/Optimum Resource Management
2004-2006, Research Fellow, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
2002-2002, Editor, International Inner Wheel, Club 913, Nigeria
2002-2003, Development Officer, Busho Serenity Foundation, Alternative Livelihood
2001-2002, Research Assistant, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Crop Improvement, Yam Breeding
2000-2000, Script and Production Editor, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Fountain Publication
1999-1999, Trainee, ECWA Rural Development Limited, Jos-Nigeria, Personnel

Funding Received

  • Orskov Foundation: Orskov Travel Grant, £2,891, 2006 to 2006.

Profile Details

Last Updated: 6/20/2007

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