It has been long to write something here in my blog. In the last two months many things has happened. Among these, I moved from Mekelle University to International center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), one of CGIAR research center. You can see what is the mission and objective of CIAT as institution here.
I am hired here as researcher, and some of my works, among many, will be:
- Socioecological modelling to identify best-fit technologies that promote agricultural productivity and eco-efficient state
- Design and implement integrated water resources development and management practices to enhance soil moisture and promote small-scale irrigation;
- Contribute towards understanding interactions and feedbacks of processes at plot-farm-landscape levels (including material flows) and devise approaches for integrated analysis following systems approach;
- Identify best-bet site- and context-specific soil management options to enhance soil health, improve productivity while reducing agriculture’s impact on ecosystems;
- Develop tools and suitable indicators to assess landscape ecosystem health and evaluate the eco-efficiency and sustainability of management interventions including tradeoffs and synergies;
- Supervise PhD and MSc students as well as interns associated with CIAT and partners;
- Participate in fund raising activities in collaboration with CIAT colleagues and other partners;
- Establish and enhance partnership across the region and globally to promote CIAT’s activities;
So now onwards I will try to re-start posting issues that I would like to share with you.
