Yadeta Bedasa

Agricultural economist and research specialist with 5+ years of experience in Ethiopian higher education and national research institutions, focused on climate-smart agriculture, yield gap analysis, and smallholder productivity. Skilled in designing and executing multidisciplinary research, applying advanced data analysis, and translating evidence into policy-relevant insights. Proven ability to collaborate across sectors, manage stakeholder engagement, and contribute to global humanitarian and development initiatives.

Key Qualifications
Climate-Smart & Inclusive Research: Led and supported research on CSA adoption, productivity gaps, and rural livelihoods, contributing to policy briefs and institutional strategies for resilience and food security.
Advanced Data Analysis & Tools: Proficient in Stata, SPSS, and GIS for quantitative and spatial analysis; experienced in mixed-methods research and impact evaluation.
Monitoring & Evaluation Leadership: Developed and implemented M&E systems at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, improving data quality and operational decision-making in agricultural R&D.
Global Humanitarian Research Contribution: Conducted rigorous candidate profiling for the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative’s global award selection, gaining exposure to international evaluation standards and mentorship from leading scientists.
Cross-Sector Collaboration & Communication: Effective communicator of complex findings to academic, policy, and development audiences; committed to ethical research and inclusive outreach.