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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Getachew Legese Feye Date of Birth: 11 July 1971 Nationality: Ethiopian Place of Birth: Shewa, Ethiopia Nationality: Ethiopian Marital status: Married Address: Tel 251-911456835 (Mobile)

Email: abayomiget@yahoo.com, Bishoftu, ETHIOPIA Dr. Getachew Legese is an Ethiopian with several years of experience in research, academia and development works. He has been working as a value chain consultant for International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) since 2011. He has also been working as a marketing expert and value chain economist for Ethiopia Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards and Livestock and Meat Marketing Program (SPS-LMM), a program financed by USAID and implemented by the Texas A&M University System for three years (2008-2011). He has been conducting the meat and live animal export value chain studies for SPS-LMM for two years prior to his employment as a full time staff. Moreover, Getachew has been an associate researcher serving the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (1998-2009). As a researcher, he has been leading and involved in several research projects in areas of agricultural marketing, technology adoption and impact studies, and characterization of farming systems. In addition to the research work, he was a coordinator of national Natural Resources and Production Economics research project (2003-2008) and head of socio-economics research Division at Kulumsa Research Center (2003-2008). He has also served as an agricultural development planner for Bureau of Planning and Economic Development of Oromia Regional State (1998-1999). His earlier experience in farm management and teaching at Ambo college of Agriculture (1992-1995) has inspired him towards his developing professional carrier in Agriculture. Education:

Degree/Diploma Awarded

Major School name City Year of graduation

PhD Development studies University of Bonn (Germany)

Bonn 2018

MSc (Agr.) Rural Development University College Dublin (Ireland)

Dublin 2002

BSc Agricultural Economics Alemaya University of Agriculture (Ethiopia)

Horomaya 1998

Diploma General Agriculture Ambo College of Agriculture (Ethiopia)

Ambo 1991

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Other trainings

Training on Change Management and Leadership Development, Organized by the Ethiopian Civil Service College (March 23-31, 2007), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Training on Understanding and Analyzing Agricultural Market Performance: Food Price Stabilization Polices – Concepts and Analytical Tools, July 13 – 15, 2006, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Training on sub sector analysis of Agricultural Markets organized jointly by EARO,

ASARECA, IITA, IFPRI, FOODNET, CIMMYT, and CIAT (March 1-5, 2004), Nazareth.

Training on data editing and management, organized by Ethiopian Development Research

Institute and World Bank (December 16-21, 2003), Addis Ababa.

Training workshop on Participatory Research Methods and Community Approach and

Characterization organized by ICARDA/IFAD, (April 29-May 6, 2003), Cairo.

Training on land policy and administration, organized by World Bank and Ethiopian Civil

Service college (April 7-10, 2003), Addis Ababa.

Postgraduate Research Methods course organized by the Department of Statistics, University

College Dublin (in addition to the regular Masters course) with major emphasis on data

analysis using SAS (Sep 2000- May 2001), Ireland.

Training Workshop on Project Planing, Implementation and Evaluation, organized by Oromia

Bureau of Planning and Economic Development in collaboration with United Nations Centre

for Regional Development, Africa Office (April 26 - May 8, 1999), Nazareth.

Training course on Rural Dairy Processing conducted at International Livestock Centre for

Africa (ILCA) (8-26 March, 1993), Addis Ababa.

Knowledge of Computer

Word processing: Microsoft Word

Data processing: Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA and SAS, ATLAS.ti

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Professional Experience

I. October 2014 to March 2018 PhD student at Center for Development Research (ZEF) Project: Member of the BiomassWeb Project team Research Area: Perceptions and governance of food insecurity risks among family farming households

in southwestern Ethiopia

II. October 2011-September 2014 Private consultant (See details on page 5) Organizations worked for: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), International Center

for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA), Oxfam America, USAID, International Development Enterprises (IDE), CYMMIT and others

III. Year: July 2008 – September 2011: Position Title: Marketing specialist, Value Chain Economist Program Name: Ethiopia Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards and Livestock & Meat Marketing

Program (SPS-LMM), implemented by Borlaug Institute, Texas A&M University. Place of Employment, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Experiences and accomplishments in this position Reviewed past and current livestock value chain studies and recommended policy and development

interventions. The review document was submitted to MOA and National Export Coordination Committee for appropriate action.

Carried out detailed meat and live animal export value chain analysis in major livestock markets and identified major opportunities that could be harnessed to develop the meat and livestock export value chain and bottle necks hindering the export performance of the Ethiopian meat industry. These studies were published in two big research reports by ILRI and EIAR and distributed to all stakeholders including the GOE serving as a useful resource in developing strategy for government support to the meat industry.

Prepared business plan for private sector operators such as Utuba Gumi International Trade Share Company, coordinated training of feedlot operators, live animal and meat exporters in business plan development, record keeping and cost accounting.

Have developed promotional posters and brochures that have been used to promote Ethiopian Meat, sheep, goats, cattle and camel mainly in the Gulf Food Fairs that have been held at Dubai from 2009 to 2011. I also actively contributed for the development of promotional film “Quality and Tasty Meat from Ethiopia”. These promotional materials have been distributed to Ethiopian Embassies in Middle East, North and West African countries and contributed to increased investment demand in the Ethiopian meat industry and trade performance.

Developed marketing plan for Ethiopian meat and live animal export

In collaboration with MOARD, developed marketing linkages among producers, cooperatives, feedlot operators and exporters to increase supplies of export quality meat and livestock. Have been organizing quarterly stakeholder’s forums that bring together all stakeholders along the value chain.

Have been technically supporting the Ethiopian Meat Producer-Exporters and Live Animal Exporters Associations. Have been closely working with consultants to design a strategy for building and strengthening the capacities of export operators, particularly their associations.

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Participated in the study and establishment of private-public organization for facilitating production and promotion of exports of meat and meat products from Ethiopia

Have been facilitating the work of consultants and follow up their activities. I also have organized different workshops, trainings and experience sharing visits. Have also actively involved in the coordination and support of participants for trade fairs and has been organizing trade meetings in Ethiopia.

IV. July 1999 – July 2008 Position Title: Associate Socio Economics Researcher Program Name: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research Place of Employment, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Description of Position: As an associate researcher, Getachew was responsible for leading and undertaking various socio economics research activities including agricultural marketing, technology adoption and impact assessment, characterization of farming systems and production economics and natural resource related research activities.

Experiences and accomplishments in this position Carried out assessment of value chains for meat and live animal export markets in collaboration with

ILRI scientists.

Assessed value chains for malt barley in Arsi in order to improve the performance of Assela Malt Factory that is located at Assela.

Assessed marketing systems for malt barley in Arsi in order to improve malt barley marketing in the area and increase supply of malt barley grain to Assela Malt Factory. This is ultimately to expand market opportunity for malt barley producers in Arsi zone.

Since there was no clear understanding about the comparative advantage of Ethiopia in production of Malt Barley, Asela Malt Factory was importing malt barley grain from abroad. Taking this into account, he did a cost benefit analysis using Policy Analysis Matrix and showed the comparative advantage of Ethiopia in production of malt barley.

Has been actively involved in marketing studies of major food crops and vegetables in Arsi.

Conducted characterization of farming systems in different districts of Arsi Zone.

Has been coordinating Socio-economics research activities at Kulumsa research center and national production economics and natural resource research project activities that have been conducted in all the agricultural research centers in Ethiopia.

V. November 1998 –June 1999 Position Title: Agricultural Development Planning expert Program Name: Oromiya Regional State’s Bureau of Planning and Economic Development Place of Employment, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Description of Position: Oromia Bureau of Planning and Economic Development was the bureau responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation of the all development activities in Oromia Regional State. As an expert for agricultural development planning, Getachew was responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation of agricultural development activities in the region.

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VI. 1994 –1995 Position Title: Technical Assistant Program Name: Ambo College of Agriculture Place of Employment, Ambo, Ethiopia Description of Position: Ambo college of Agriculture was one of the oldest higher learning

institutions in Ethiopia. Getachew was employed by the Animal Sciences Department as a technical Assistant. In this position, he was responsible for managing the college dairy, sheep and poultry farms. He was also teaching tutorial classes for the courses Dairy Cattle and Dairy Goat Production and Management.

Consultancy Experiences

1. Development of methodologies for market linkage of goat Community Based Breeding Programs (CBBPs) and lucrative markets

Organization: International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA).

Time: December 27, 2017 to January 08, 2018

2. Analysis of forage value chains in Ethiopia with special focus on forage seeds value chain.

Organization: International Center for Tropical Agriculture

Time: November 20–December 08, 2017

3. Bench marking small ruminants value chain in Ethiopia.

Organization: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Time: November 12- January 12, 2014

4. Quantification of live animals, meat, hides and skins value chains for the development of Livestock Master Plan.

Organization: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Time: September 16 - November 12, 2013

5. Situation analysis of small ruminants value chain in Ethiopia.

Organization: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Time: June 15, 2012 – August 31, 2012

6. Assessment of business enabling environment for live animal and meat value chains in Ethiopia.

Organization: Livestock Market Development Project (a USAID project on Livestock Growth Program)

Time: March 15, 2013 to May 15, 2013

7. Assessment of Small Ruminants Value Chain in Ethiopia.

Organization: International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA).

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Time: October 15, 2012 to March 15, 2013

8. Assessment of Dairy and Sheep value chains in Horo, Arsi and Sinana areas.

Organization: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Time: May 7, 2012 – September 15, 2012

9. Assessment of vegetables value chain in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia.

Organization: Oxfam America

Time: March 19, 2012 – May 15, 2012

10. Development of tools for assessment of Dairy, Beef, Sheep and Feed value chains and provision of technical support to the research team carrying out the stated value chain analysis.

Organization: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Time: February 21 to June 15, 2012

11. Assessment of agricultural input delivery system for Household Asset Building Program areas:

Organization worked for: Ministry of Agriculture

Time: November 2011 to date.

12. Analysis of small ruminants value chain in Oromia and SNNP regions

Organization worked for: International Development Enterprises (IDE)

Time: October – November 2011

13. Development of Marketing strategy for cereals, vegetables and small ruminants value chain development.

Organization worked for: International Development Enterprises (IDE)

Time: December 2011

14. Assessment of adoption of drought tolerant maize varieties in Ethiopia.

Organization worked for: International Center for Wheat and Maize Improvement (CIMMYT)

Duration (May 2008 – May 2009)

15. Development of DFID five years (2008-2012) research funding strategy

Organization worked for: CAB International

Time: November 2007

16. Assessment of Two Farmers' Cooperatives and their Union in Kembata Timbaro Zone.

Organization worked for: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)

Time: December 2007- March 2008

17. Analysis of markets and value chains for live animals and meat export.

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Organization worked for: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES), Ethiopia Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards and Livestock and Meat Marketing Program (SPS-LMM)

Duration: September 2006 to December 2007

18. Analysis of Wheat Based farming Systems in Ethiopia with special emphasis on Arsi area.

Organization worked for: International Center for Wheat and Maize Improvement (CYMMIT)

Time: January to August 2006

19. Development of Market Organization, Management, Safety and Sanitation procedures of three markets in Arsi and Bale zones.

Organization worked for: Ethio-Italian Rural Development Project

Time: September- December 2005

Languages:

Language Ability Level

Speaking Reading Writing

English Very Good Very good Very good

Amharic Excellent Excellent Excellent

Afan Oromo Excellent Excellent Excellent

Publications: Legese, G., Van Assche, K., Stellmacher, T., Tecklewold, H. and Kelboro, G. 2018. Land for Food or

Power? Governance of Dams and Family Farms in Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Land Use Policy. V. 75, pp. 50-59.

Yami, M., Begna B. and Legese, G. 2016. Improving the competitiveness of dairy production via value chain approach: The case of Lemu-Bilbilo district in Arsi highlands of Ethiopia. Africa Journal of Agricultural Research 12(3), pp. 145-154.

Legese, G. and Fadiga, M. 2014. Small ruminant value chain development in Ethiopia: Situation analysis and trends. ICARDA/ILRI Project Report. Nairobi, Kenya: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas/International Livestock Research Institute.

Legese, G., Haile, A., Duncan, A.J., Dessie, T., Gizaw, S. and Rischkowsky, B. 2014. Sheep and goat value chains in Ethiopia: A synthesis of opportunities and constraints. ILRI Project Report. Nairobi, Kenya: International Livestock Research Institute

Legese, G. 2013. Review of the Ethiopian Livestock and Meat export value chains from science and technology perspectives. Proceedings of the workshop on “The state of Agricultural Science and Technology in Ethiopia”. Ethiopian Academy of Sciences. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Abebaw, L., Alemu, T., Kassa, L., Dessie, T. and Legese, G. 2013. Analysis of goat value chains in Sekota Abergelle district, Northern Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: ICARDA.

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Ashenafi, M., Addisu, J., Shimelis, M., Hassen, H. and Legese, G. 2013. Analysis of sheep value chains in Doyogena, southern Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: ICARDA.

Desta, D., Hagos, H., Belay, S., Gizaw, S. and Legese, G. 2013. Analysis of goat value chains in Tanqua Abergelle district, Tigray, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: ICARDA.

Duguma, G., Degefa, K., Jembere, T., Temesgen, W., Haile, A., Duncan, A.J. and Legese, G. 2013. Analysis of sheep value chains in Horro district, Oromia region, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: ICARDA.

Hassen, A., Ismail, A., Haile, A., and Legese, G. 2013. Analysis of sheep and goat value chains in Shinelle district, Somali Region, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: ICARDA.

Hussen, N., Kumsa, S., Haile, A., Hikuepi, K. and Legese, G. 2013. Analysis of goat value chains in Yabello district, Borana zone, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: ICARDA.

Kidanu, E., Regassa, M., Rischkowsky, B., and Legese, G. 2013. Analysis of sheep value chains in Atsbi Woreda, Tigray Region, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: ICARDA.

Henok Mechal, Ameha Sebsibe, Wubie Mengestu and Legese, G. 2011. Current Status and Constraints in the Formal Livestock and Meat Marketing and Trade in Ethiopia. In Proceedings of Inception Workshop for Support to Capacity Building to Promote Formal Marketing and Trade on Livestock and Livestock Products from Horn of Africa, 31 May–1 June 2010, FAO, Djibouti.

Legese, G., Langyintuo, A. S., Mwangi, W., and Jaleta, M. 2011. Determinants of Adoption of Improved Drought Tolerat Maize Varieties and their implication for household food security in Drought Prone areas, Ethiopian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 8(1), 105-132.

Legese, G., Alemu, T., and Zegeye, T. 2011. Unexploited opportunity in agro-processing: the case of malt barley in Ethiopia, in Barley Research and Development in Ethiopia, Proceedings of the 2nd national barley Research and Development Review Workshop, 28-30 November 2006, HARC, Holetta, Ethiopia.

Legese, G., Teklewold, H., Alemu, D., and Negassa, A. 2009. Characteristics of Livestock Supply Value Chain to the Ethiopian Export Market. In Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia (AESE), 2009, “Current Status of Agricultural Performance and Productivity Enhancing Mechanisms”, proceedings of the 12th annual conference of the Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia, August 14-15, 2009, Ghion Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Legese, G., Lema, E., and Alemu, T. 2009: Determinants of Adoption of Malt Barley Varieties in Ethiopia. In Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia(AESE), 2009, “Current Status of Agricultural Performance and Productivity Enhancing Mechanisms”, proceedings of the 12th annual conference of the Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia, August 14-15, 2009, Ghion Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Teklewold, H., Legese, G., Alemu, D., and Negassa. A. 2009. Responsiveness of Supply to Price Incentives in the Ethiopian Livestock Markets. In Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia(AESE), 2009, “Current Status of Agricultural Performance and Productivity Enhancing Mechanisms”, proceedings of the 12th annual conference of the Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia, August 14-15, 2009, Ghion Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Legese, G., Langyintuo, A.S., Mwangi, Wilfred., Jaleta, M., and Rovere, R.L. 2009: Determinants of Adoption of Improved Drought Tolerant Maize Varieties and their Implication for Household Food Security in Drought Prone Areas. In Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia(AESE), 2009, “Current Status of Agricultural Performance and Productivity Enhancing Mechanisms”, proceedings

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of the 12th annual conference of the Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia, August 14-15, 2009, Ghion Hotel, Addis Ababa

Legese, G., Langyintuo, A.S., Mwangi, W., Jaleta, M. 2009: Household Resource Endowment and Determinants of Adoption of Drought Tolerant Maize Varieties: A Double-hurdle Approach. Paper presented at the 27th conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, Beijing, China. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu

Hailemariam Teklewold, Getachew Legese, Dawit Alemu and Asfaw Negasa. 2009. Determinants of Livestock Prices in Ethiopian Pastoral Livestock Markets: Implications for Pastoral Marketing Strategies. Paper presented at the 27th conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, Beijing, China. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu

Legese, G., Teklewold, H., Alemu, D., and Negassa, A. 2008. Live animal and meat export value chains for selected areas in Ethiopia. Constraints and opportunities for enhancing meat exports. Improving Market Opportinities. Discussion Paper No. 12. ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute), Nairobi, Kenya.

Teklewold, H., Legese, G. Alemu, D., and Negassa, A. 2009. Analysis of Supply Value chains for live animal and meat export markets in some selected areas of Ethiopia. In: Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP).

Teklewold, H., Legese, G., and Alemu, D. 2008. Market structure and function for live animal and meat exports in some selected areas of Ethiopia, Research Report No.79. Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.

Hurrissa, B., and Legese, G. 2009. Livestock Marketing in Ethiopia: Development Opportunities and Constraints. A paper presented on a Workshop organized by Ministry of Federal Affairs and Afar Regional State to enhance productivity and market access of livestock in the Afar region, Ethiopia Awash.

Legese, G., Zegeye, T., Debebe, S., and Alemu, T. 2007: Assessing the competitiveness of malt barley production in Ethiopia: Application of a Policy Analysis Matrix. In proceedings of the 10th annual conference of the Agricultural Economics society of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

Mezid, A., K. Shideed, K. Amegbato, A. Hashim, and Legese, G. 2007. Developing and Promoting Viable Options for Sustainable Livelihood Improvement in Africa: ICARDA Experience: A poster presented at African Agricultural Science Week and FARA General Assembly 6-16 June 2007, Johansberg, South Africa

Legese, G., and O'Connor, D. 2006. A Study of Household Food Security Situation of Farm Households in Selected Peasant Associations of Hetosa District, South Eastern Ethiopia: in Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Society of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Legese, G., Hassena, M., and Bedasa, B. 2004. Malt Barley Production, Marketing, and Utilization in Arsi: Results of an informal Survey. A research report presented at the national co-ordination meeting of research activities sponsored by IFAD/ICARD. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Hassena, M., and Legese, G. 2003. An Overview of Malting Barley Production and Marketing in Arsi Zone. In proceedings of the workshop on ‘Constraints and Prospects of Malt Barley Production, Supply and Marketing’, Asella Malt Factory and Industrial Projects Service, Nazareth, Ethiopia.

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References: 1. Prof. Dr. Kristof Van Assche,

Professor Planning, Governance & Development, Extension | Science | Agricultural Life and

Environmental Sciences,

Email: vanassch@ualberta.ca, Phone: Office: 780-492-2825, Admin: 587-594-2730,

2-187 Enterprise Square, Alberta, Canada

2. Dr. Barbara Rischkowsky

International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA)

Email: b.rischkowsky@cgiar.org, Tel. +251-927171559, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

3. Dr. Dawit Alemu

Manager at BENEFIT partnership

Email: dawit96@yahoo.com, Tel. 251-091-1629149,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certification: I do hereby confirm that information provided above is correct to my knowledge and belief

Signature: Date: April 13, 2018