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Bagamba Fredrick

Bagamba Fredrick

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A Chief, Graduate Studies and Research with responsibility for coordinating and overseeing graduate studies and research activities within the institution. He supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of graduate academic programmes while promoting quality, effective research management, and innovation.

He provides leadership in matters related to postgraduate education, research coordination, academic supervision, and institutional research development. He also contributes to strengthening research capacity, supporting researchers and graduate students, and fostering an environment that promotes impactful research and innovation. He is committed to advancing quality graduate education and strengthening research initiatives that contribute to institutional growth and meaningful societal development.

  1. PHD IN SOCIAL SCIENCES – WAGENIGEN UNIVERSITY (2007)
  2. MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE – MAKERERE UNIVERSITY (1995)
  3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE – MAKERERE UNIVERSITY (1992)
Publications Journal articles Kabugo, F.N., Bashaasha, B., and Bagamba, F. 2026. Agricultural support instruments and smallholder marketed output in Uganda: evidence from multinomial endogenous switching model, Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies. https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-03-2026-0212

Nalubwama, S., Bagamba, F., Kabi, F., Kwikiriza, N., Nalunga, A., Kiggundu, M., and Twinamatsiko, R. 2026. Determinants of adoption of livestock integration among organic pineapple growers in central Uganda, African Crop Science Journal, 34(3), 685-697.

Ssajjakambwe, F., Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., and R.E. Isoto. 2026. Use of appropriate agricultural mechanization and farm profitability among smallholder rice and maize farmers in Uganda. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural development, 16(2), 90-104

Ssajjakambwe, F., Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., and R.E. Isoto. 2026. Farmer perceptions on appropriate agricultural mechanization and their influence on technology use: evidence from smallholder maize and rice farmers in Uganda, Developing Country Studies, 16(1), 46-57.

Ssajjakambwe, F., Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., and R.E. Isoto. 2026. Effect of appropriate agricultural mechanization on smallholder farmers’ household incomes in Uganda. Developing Country Studies, 16(1), 30-45

Ssekibaala, G., Ilikor, J., and Bagamba F. June 2025. Factors affecting the success of community base bull breeding programs – evidence from the regional pastoral livelihood resilience project in Uganda, Acta Agriculturae Scandinavia. Section A – Animal Science. DOI:10.1080/09064702.2025.2516426

Ssekibaala, G., Ilikor, J., and Bagamba F. July 2025. Perceptions of pastoral communities on cattle breed improvement: Insights from Uganda’s community -based breeding scheme. Front Animal Science doi: 10.3389?fanim.2025.1596891.

Walusimbi, R., Bagamba, F., Ogenrwoth, B., Mutiibwa, R., and Bonabana, J. 2024. Food Security gains from the adoption of improved maize varieties among smallholder households in Uganda: a panel analytical framework, African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 19(2), 166-188 doi:https//doi.org/10.53936/afjare.2024.19(2).10

Nalubwama, S., Bagamba, F., Kabi, F., · Nampijja, Z., · M. Kiggundu, M., Kamatara, K.,·Kwikiriza, N.,·Nampanzira, D., Nalunga, A., Lutwama, V., Nasaka, J. 2024. Knowledge and perceptions towards organic farming: a case of pineapple farmers in central Uganda, Discover Agriculture, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-024-00100-8

Aseete, P., Ilukor, J., Bagamba, F., Lwiza, F., Walusimbi, S., Ngandwe, P.K., Oryokot, J., Kasura Magezi Ndamira, B., and Sebudde, R.K. 2024. Institutional arrangements and economic analysis of the management of livestock water infrastructure investments in agro-pastoral areas of Teso and Karamoja in Uganda, Pastoralism Research Policy and Practice, 1-21. DOI:10.3389/past.2024.12891

Lwiza, F., Ilukor, J. Aseete, P., Bagamba, F., Walusimbi, S., Ngandwe, P.K., Oryokot, J., Kasura Magezi Ndamira, B., and Sebudde, R.K. 2024. Institutional and Economic Analysis of Community-based Breeding Programs, Pastoralism Research Policy and Practice, 1-20. doi: 10.3389/past.2024.12950

Bagamba, F., Ntakyo, P.R., Otim, G., Spielman, D.J. and Van Campenhout, B. 2022. Policy and performance in Uganda’s seed sector: Opportunities and challenges. Development Policy Review. doi:10.1111/dpr.12665.

Kishaija, N., Bagamba, F., and Aheisibwe, A.R. 2022. Assessment of allocative efficiency of smallholder tea farmers in south-western Uganda, African Crop Science Journal 30(3), 375-389. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/acsj.v30i3.8

Bagamba, F., Ruben, R., and Kuyvenhoven, A. 2022. Determinants of smallholder farmer labor allocation decisions in Uganda, Journal of African Development 23(1), 1-34. doi: 10.5325/jafrideve.23.1.0001

Kakuru, K.M., Bagamba, F., and Okori, P. 2021. Consumer Preferences for the quality characteristics of sorghum grain in Eastern Uganda: a choice experiment approach, African Crop Science Journal 29(4), 497-512

Sebatta, C., Mugisha, J., Bagamba, F., Nuppenau, E.A., Domptail, S.E., Ijala, A., and Karungi J. 2020. Efficiency and possibilities for Arabica coffee banana management systems switching in the Mt. Elgon landscape of Uganda, African Crop Science Journal 28(3), 421 – 439.

Sebatta, C., Mugisha, J., Bagamba, F., Nuppenau, E.A., Domptail, S.E., Kowalski, B., Hoeher, M., Ijala, A.R., & Karungi, J. 2019. Pathways to sustainable intensification of the coffee-banana agroecosystems in Mt. Elgon region, Cogent Food and Agriculture 5: 1-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2019.1611051

Kamau, M.W., Bagamba, F., Riungu, C., Mukundi, J., and Toel, R. 2018. Early changes in farmers’ adoption and use of an improved maize seed: and assessment of the impact of demos and field days. African Evaluation Journal, 6(1), 1-10.

Namaganda, J.M., I. Kashaija, F. Bagamba, G. Nabulya, M. Nassiwa, R. Maslen and S.R. Gowen (2016). Non-chemical management of banana nematodes and its impact on smallholder communities in central Uganda. American Eurasian Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 16(8): 1515-1526.

Majaliwa J.G.M, Tenywa M. M., Bamanya D., Majugu W., Isabirye P., Nandozi C., Nampijja J., Musinguzi P, Nimusiima A., Luswata K C, Rao KPC, Bonabana J.; Bagamba, F.; Sebuliba, E. , Azanga, E. & Sridher G. 2015. Characterization of Historical Seasonal and Annual Rainfall and Temperature Trends in Selected Climatological Homogenous Rainfall Zones of Uganda, Global Journal of Science Frontier Research: H Environment & Earth Science 15 (4), 20-40.

Namyenya, A., Sserunkuuma, D., and Bagamba, F. 2014. Willingness to pay for irrigation water and its determinants among rice farmers at Doho rice irrigation scheme (DRIS) in Uganda, Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics 6(8), 345-355.

Ilukor, J., Fredrick Bagamba, F. and B. Bashaasha. 2014. Application of MD TOA model to assess adoption potential of improved sweet potato technologies by rural poor farm households to adapt to climate Change: the case of Kabale district in Uganda. Food Security, 6 (3): 359-368

Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., Claessens, L. and J. Antle. 2012. Assessing climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for smallholder agricultural systems in Uganda. African Crop Science Journal, 20(s2): 307-320.

Kubiriba, J., Bagamba,F., Rockefeller, E.and W.K. Tushemereirwe. 2012. The changing spread dynamics of banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) in Uganda. Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13 (1): 53-60

Bagamba, F., Burger, K. and Tushemereirwe, W.K. 2010. Banana (Musa spp.) production characteristics and performance in Uganda. In Dubois, T., Hauser, S., Slaver, C. and D. Coyne. (Editors), Banana and Plantain in Africa: Harnessing International Partnerships to Increase Research Impact. Acta Horticulture 879(1): 465 – 477.

vanAsten, P.J.A., Wairegi, L.W.I.. Bagamba, F. and C. Drew. 2010. Factors driving fertilizer adoption in banana (Musa spp.) systems in Uganda. In Dubois, T., Hauser, S., Slaver, C. and D. Coyne. (Editors), Banana and Plantain in Africa: Harnessing International Partnerships to Increase Research Impact. Acta Horticulture879(2): 187 – 198.

Bagamba, F., Kikulwe, E., Tushemereirwe W.K., Ngambeki, D., Muhangi, J., Kagezi G.H., Ragama, P.E and S.E. Green. 2006. Awareness of banana bacterial wilt control in Uganda: farmers’ perspective. African Crop Science Journal 14 (2): 157-164.

Kagezi, G.H., Kangire, A., Tushemereirwe, W., Bagamba, F., Kikulwe, E., Muhangi, J., Gold, C.S. and P. Ragama. 2006. Banana bacterial wilt incidence in Uganda. African Crop Science Journal 14 (2): 83-91.

Kalyebara, M. R., Ragama, P.E., Kagezi, G.H., Kubiriba, J., Bagamba, F., Nankinga, K.C. and W. Tushemereirwe. 2006. Economic importance of the banana bacterial wilt in Uganda. African Crop Science Journal 14(2): 93-103.

Gold, C.S., Karamura, E.B., Kiggundu, A., Bagamba, F., and A.M.K., Abera. 1999. Geographical shifts in highland banana production in Uganda. The International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology. 6: 45-59.

Gold, C.S., Karamura, E.B., Kiggundu, A., Bagamba, F. and Abera, A,M.K. 1999. Monograph on geographical shifts in highland cooking banana (Musa, group AAA-EA) production in Uganda. African Crop Science Journal, 7(3): 223-298.

Book chapters
Elbers, W., van Rijsbergen, B., Bagamba, F., and Hoebink, P. 2015. The impact of utz certification on smallholder farmers in Uganda, in Ruben, R. and Hoebink P. (eds.) Coffee Certification in East Africa: Impact on farms, families and cooperatives. Wageningen Academic Publishers. 262p. Research Reports

Bagamba, F. Ssebatta, C., Twimukye, E. and Anyine, F. 2024. Completion evaluation of project for restoration of livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR). Empowrr Consult Ltd. Report submitted to Ministry of Local Government, Republic of Uganda, Kampala Uganda. March 2024

Bagamba F. 2024. Cost Benefit Analysis of DRDIP (Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project). Report submitted to DARCH Investments Company LTD, Mbarara, Uganda. February 2024

Bagamba, F., Aseete, P., Lwiza, F. and Walusimbi, S. 2023. Sustainability of Livelihoods Investments in Pastoral Areas of Uganda. Submitted to World Bank, Kampala Uganda. May 2023.

Bagamba, F., and Ssajjakambwe, F. 2021. Economic analysis of the third Northern Uganda social action fund. Report submitted to World Bank, November 15, 2021, Kampala, Uganda.

Nkonya, E., Bashaasha, B., Kato, E., Bagamba, F. and Danet, M. 2020. Impact of creative capacity building of local innovators and communities on income, welfare and attitudes in Uganda: a cluster randomised control trial design. Impact Evaluation Report 124 July 2020, International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)

Bagamba, F., Tatwangire, A., Mugisha, J., Rosemary I., Turinawe, A., Asiimwe, W. and Bonabana J. 2019. Assessing the competitiveness of Uganda’s maize industry in the East African community (EAC). Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics. Technical Report, July 1, 2019.

Bagamba, F., Burger, K., Ruben, R. and A. Kuyvenhoven. 2007. Market access, agricultural productivity and allocative efficiency in the banana sector of Uganda. CABI, Oxfordshire 301-327.

Bagamba, F., Ruben, R. and M. Rufino. 2007. Determinants of productivity and technical efficiency in Uganda. In: M. Smale and W.K. Tushemereirwe (eds.). Socioeconomic assessment of Banana Improvement in East Africa. IFPRI Research Report, IFPRI, Washington, DC 109 – 128

Lambol, R.I., Gowen, S.R., Ssemwanga, J.K., Asaba J.F., Bagamba, F., Robinson, E., Rutherford, M.A., Tushemereirwe, W.K., and Arinaitwe, M. 2000. Factors affecting the uptake and adoption of outputs of crop protection research in banana-based cropping systems in Uganda. In: Hainsworth, S.D. and Eden-Green, S.J. (Eds.). Sustaining change: proceedings of a workshop on the factors affecting uptake and adoption of Department for International Development (DFID) Crop Protection Programme (CPP) research outputs. Imperial College at Wye, Kent, U.K. 21-23 June. 2000. Natural Resources International Limited, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK 49-64.

Tushemereiwe, W.K, Karamura, D., Ssali, H., Nankinga, C., Bwamiki, D. Kashaija, I., Nankinga C., Bagamba, F., Kangire, A and R. Ssebuliba. 1999. Bananas (Musa spp). In J. Mukiibi (ed.), Agriculture in Uganda Vol. 2 Crops. National Agricultural Research Organisation.

Hoebink, P., Bagamba, F., Elbers, W., van Kempen, L. and van Rijsbergen, B. 2014. The impact of Utz certification on smallholder farmers in Uganda. In Hoebink, P., Ruben, R., Elbers, W., van Kempen, L. and van Rijsbergen, B. The Impact of Coffee Certification on Smallholder Farmers in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. Centre for International Development Issues Nijmegen (CIDIN), Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Report prepared for Solidaridad.

Bonabana-Wabbi, J. and Bagamba, F. 2014. Food Price Trends, Market Integration and Price Transmission Analysis to inform Policy on Options for Food Security in Eastern Africa – the Case of Uganda. Final Report. Economic Policy Research Centre, Kampala, Uganda.

Dekens, J. and Bagamba, F. 2014. Promoting an integrated approach to climate adaptation: lessons from the coffee value chain in Uganda. Policy Brief. International Institute for Sustainable Development and Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Bagamba, F. and Kirinya, J. 2013.Smallholder farmer adaptation to climate change with specific reference to banana production systems in Uganda. Final Report. National Agricultural Research laboratories, National Agricultural Research Organization, Kampala, Uganda.

Dekens, J. Tenywa, M. and Bagamba, F. 2013. Climate Dialogue Theatre at the Production Level of the Coffee Value Chain in Uganda.International Institute for Sustainable Development and Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Report Prepared for Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Cape Town, South Africa.

Bagamba F., Tenywa, M. and Dekens, J. 2013. Climate dialogue theatre at the transformation level of the coffee value chain in Uganda. International Institute for Sustainable Development and Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Report Prepared for Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Cape Town, South Africa.

Bagamba, F., Dekens, J., and Tenywa, M. 2013.Climate Dialogue Theatre at the Marketing Level of the Coffee Value Chain in Uganda.International Institute for Sustainable Development and Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Report Prepared for Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Cape Town, South Africa.

Bagamba, F. and Tenywa, M. 2013.Building the climate resilience of the coffee value chain in Uganda through stakeholder dialogue theatres. International Institute for Sustainable Development and Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Synthesis Report. Prepared for Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Cape Town, South Africa.

Bagamba, F., Bingi, S., Tenywa, M. and Ojamuge, N. 2013. Building the climate resilience of agriculture value chains in Uganda through Stakeholder Dialogues. International Institute for Sustainable Development and Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. National Stakeholders Workshop Report. Prepared for Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Cape Town, South Africa.

Policy Briefs
Bagamba, F., Ntankyo, P.R., Otim, G. and Spielman, D.J. 2021. Changing landscapes in Uganda’s seed system: an analysis on policy and performance. Policy Brief. November 2021, ISSD Uganda www.issduganda.org

Bashaasha, B., and Bagamba, F., Nkonya, E., and Kato E. 2018. There are no gender barriers to innovation in the context of creative capacity building training, Policy Brief, March 2018, Makerere University.

Bashaasha, B., and Bagamba, F., Nkonya, E., and Kato E. 2018. Creative capacity building in Uganda: Creative capacity building has a great potential to convert local communities into innovators, Policy Brief, February 2018, Makerere University.

Dekens, J. and Bagamba, F. 2014. Promoting an integrated approach to climate adaptation: lessons from the coffee value chain in Uganda. Policy Brief. International Institute for Sustainable Development and Makerere University, Kampala Uganda Discussion papers

Bagamba F, Burger, K. and A. Kuyvenhoven. 2009. Determinant of Smallholder Farmer Labor Allocation Decisions in Uganda, IFPRI Discussion Paper 00887, August 2009, IFPRI, Environment and Production Technology Division, Washington D.C.

International Meetings/Conferences/Seminars

21st Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Annual General Meeting from December 1 to 5, 2025, in Gaborone. Botswana

10th annual regional network of agricultural policy research institutes (RENAPRI) stakeholders’ conference 14th to 16th November 2023, Victoria falls, Zimbabwe

Annual Regional Network of agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) Stakeholder conference in Windhoek, Namibia. November 1-3, 2022.

Smallholder Livelihood Risks and Barriers to Adoption of Drought Tolerant Maize varieties in Uganda. Webinar meeting hosted at Integrated Seed Sector Development Uganda (ISSD-Uganda). May 4, 2021. Discussant

AERC Retooling workshop on selected Production and Microeconomics topics to appraise faculty members on the Theory and applications to enable teaching postgraduates and apply analytical tools in research. Lilongwe, Malawi. October 29 – November 1, 2019.

NL-CGIAR Programme, SSD Kick-off meeting on Seed Systems Development., Magnolia Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. May 13-18, 2019.

GCP4 Mid-term workshop: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agricultural Food Security – East Africa Region (CCAFS – EA), NOW-WOTRO, and The Food and Business Knowledge Platform. International Livestock Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. June 12 – 15, 2019.

Benchmarking PhD Courses in Agricultural and Applied Economics. Kansas State University, USA. October 21 – 26, 2019.

Uganda Agricultural Economics Association Seminar, Conference room, School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University. April 24, 2019. Presented paper: Bagamba, F., Tatwangire, A., Mugisha, J., Rosemary I., Turinawe, A., Asiimwe, W. and Bonabana, J. 2019. Assessing the competitiveness of Uganda’s maize industry in the East African community (EAC).

Feed the Future Developing Local Extension Capacity Project  Annual Community of Practice Convening: Data-driven Extension: Insights for Collaborative Learning and Action, Kampala, Uganda, Hotel Africana, March 20, 2019, Presented paper: Creative capacity building as an approach to spar development among smallholder famers in Uganda

Office of the Prime Minister and International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) Evaluation Week: From Evidence generation to Utilization. Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda. February 13-15, 2019. Presented paper: Creative capacity building as an approach to spur development among smallholder farmers in Uganda

National Agricultural Research Organisation and Makerere University Joint International Scientific conference, Speke Hotel Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda, November 13, 2018, Presented Paper: Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., Nkonya, E. and Kato, E. 2018. Creative capacity building as an approach to spar development among smallholder famers in Uganda

AERC Blended Learning Review Workshop, Sarova Hotel, Nairobi Kenya. August 13-14, 2018. Reviewed Blended learning materials for four courses: Agribusiness Management, Agricultural and Rural Development, Agricultural Policy, and Environment Evaluation and Policy

Food and Business Global Challenges Programme (GCP Call 4 Kick-off meeting: Food and Business Global Challenges collaboration Consortia between CCAFS, WOTRO, and the Food and Business Knowledge Platform to promote research based advanced understanding of emerging key issues in global and regional food security and their impact on local food security and the role of private sector development, Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania. February 4-8, 2018.

Benchmarking good practices and processes for upgrading and enhancing the institutional capacity of the department Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics. Kansas State University, USA. August 20 – 26, 2017.

Solidaridad Funded Coffee Utz/Fair Trade Certification Impact workshop, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 18 February, 2014. Presented paper: Bagamba, F., Hoebink, P., Elbers, W., van Kempen, L. and van Rijsbergen. The impact of Utz certification on smallholder farmers in Uganda.

GTZ/BMZ Funded Climate Change Projects Meeting. Nairobi, Kenya, 2-3 May, 2010. Presented paper: Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., Claessens, L. and Antle, J. 2010. Assessing climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for smallholder agricultural systems in Uganda.

Annual Project Meeting on Climate change “GTZ Adaptation to climate change project: TOA-Minimum Data modeling workshop”, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-5 March 2010.

CMAAE Instructors’ Workshop to review the Production Economics Course (CAEC 505).CROWNE Plaza Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. July 1 – August 1, 2010

GTZ Adaptation to climate change project: “Participatory development and testing of strategies to reduce climate vulnerability of poor farm households in East Africa through innovations in potato and sweet potato technologies and enabling policies,” 24-26 June 2009, ILRI campus (room 720), Nairobi, Kenya.

GTZ/BMZ funded project: “TOA-Minimum Data modeling training workshop” CIP, Nairobi, Kenya. 24-26 September 2008.

Banana and plantain in Africa: Harnessing international partnerships to increase research impact.  Leisure Lodge Resort, Mombasa, Kenya, 5-9 October 2008. Presented paper: “Bagamba, F., Burger, K. and Tushemereirwe, W.K. 2008. Banana (Musa spp.) production characteristics and performance in Uganda.

Papers Presented at International Meetings

Bagamba, F., Tatwangire, A., Mugisha, J., Rosemary I., Turinawe, A., Asiimwe, W. and Bonabana, J. 2019. Assessing the competitiveness of Uganda’s maize industry in the East African community (EAC). Uganda Agricultural Economics Association Seminar, Conference room, School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University. April 24, 2019

Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., Nkonya, E. and Kato, E. 2019. Creative capacity building as an approach to spar development among smallholder famers in Uganda, Feed the Future Developing Local Extension Capacity Project  Annual Community of Practice Convening: Data-driven Extension: Insights for Collaborative Learning and Action, Kampala, Uganda, Hotel Africana, March 20, 2019,

Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., Nkonya, E. and Kato, E. 2018. Creative capacity building as an approach to spar development among smallholder famers in Uganda, National Agricultural Research Organisation and Makerere University Joint International Scientific conference, Speke Hotel Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda, November 13, 2018

Bagamba, F., Hoebink, P., Elbers, W., van Kempen, L. and van Rijsbergen. 2014. The impact of Utz certification on smallholder farmers in Uganda. Solidaridad Funded Coffee Utz/Fair Trade Certification Impact workshop, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 18 February, 2014.

Bagamba, F., Bashaasha, B., Claessens, L.andAntle, J. 2010. Assessing climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for smallholder agricultural systems in Uganda, GTZ/BMZ Funded Climate Change Projects Meeting. Nairobi, Kenya, 2-3 May, 2010.

Bagamba, F., Burger, K. and Tushemereirwe, W.K. 2008. Banana (Musa spp.) production characteristics and performance in Uganda.  Banana and plantain in Africa: Harnessing international partnerships to increase research impact.  Leisure Lodge Resort, Mombasa, Kenya, 5-9 October 2008.

 

Curriculum Development

  1. Review of MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics
  2. Production Economics online course unit Bachelor Agricultural and Rural Innovation Programme.
  3. 2022. Master of Science Natural and Environmental Economics
  4. Benchmarking PhD Courses in Agricultural and Applied Economics. Kansas State University, USA. October 21 – 26, 2019
  5. AERC Blended Learning Review Workshop, Sarova Hotel, Nairobi Kenya. August 13-14, 2018. Reviewed Blended learning materials for four courses: Agribusiness Management, Agricultural and Rural Development, Agricultural Policy, and Environment Evaluation and Policy
  6. AEC 9201 Advanced Agricultural Production Course
  7. AEC 9308 Quantitative Policy Analysis
  8. AEC 9401: Applied Econometrics

 

Theses supervised to completion

Nalubwama Sylvia. 2025. Integration of dairy cattle into organic pineapple production in central Uganda, Ph.D. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Orazuyo Santina. 2025. Risks, liquidity constraints, improved seed adoption intensity and productivity among smallholder maize farmers in Uganda. MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda.

Nandawula Joeria. 2025. MSc. Agribusiness Management   2018/HD02/113U

Kwizabigira Fred. 2025. Gender productivity differentials of push pull technology in maize production: a case of smallholder farmers in Kamuli district, Eastern Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Stanslus Okurut. 2025. Uptake and Economic Efficiency of High-quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) Production in Eastern Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Ogenrwoth Brian. 2024. Effect of gender and extension on cassava profitability among smallholder farmers in Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Walusimbi Ronald. 2024. Welfare gains from adoption of improved maize varieties among smallholder households in Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Mugezi Israel. 2023. Trade-offs in adoption of poultry technologies: a case of peri-urban Kampala district, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda.

Muzee Kazamwali Leonard. 2023. Varietal choice and adoption of cassava varieties under farmer elicitation and DNA finger printing methods: a case study of Malawi, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Kishaija Noel. 2021. Assessment of allocative efficiency among smallholder tea farmers: evidence from Kabale and Kanungu districts, Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Kabwela Benny. 2021. Drivers of gendered maize productivity differentials among smallholder farmers in Zambia, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Mirembe Aggrey: 2019. Determinants of local chicken market participation among smallholder farmers in Busia district, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Kemigisha Shine Sharon. 2018. Allocative efficiency in potato production in lowland areas of Lyantonde, Rakai and Isingiro Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Kyanjo, Joseph Lule. 2018. Land and labour allocation to potato production in the lowland areas of Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Luyombo Umar. 2018.  Factors influencing Banana production profitability in Uganda: a case of Rakai district, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Nakanwagi Teddy Triza, 2016. Technical efficiency of milk producers in cattle corridor of Uganda: the case of Kiboga district, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Egessa Jerry Tingle. 2016. Determinants of household staple foods in Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Medard Kit Kakuru. 2016. Analyzing consumer preference for the quality characteristics of sorghum grain; a study in Teso sub-region, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Namyenya Angelia. 2015. Farmers’ willingness to pay for irrigation water: the case of Doho rice irrigation scheme in Eastern Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Opoka James, 2014. Export-led growth hypothesis: panel cointegration evidence from East Africa, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Abdullahi Mohamed Adam. 2013. Impact of food aid on agricultural productivity and labour supply in Somalia, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

John Ilukor. 2012. Economics of adaptation to climate change among sweet potato producers in Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Shipekesa Arthur Mbasela. Dynamics of the Impacts of HIV/AIDS Disease-related Prime-Age Morbidity and Mortality on Rural Farm Households in Zambia, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Karangwa Mathias. 2010. The effect of land fragmentation on the production and technical efficiency of smallholder maize farms in Southern Rwanda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Ollen Wanda. 2009. Production risk and input use in banana production in Uganda, MSc. Thesis, Makerere University, Uganda

Ongoing Student supervision

Name of student Programme Reg. No. Status
Sebatta Christopher Ph.D. Agriculture 2015/HD02/1875/U Submitted
Sabiiti Rutanga Robert Ph.D. Agriculture 2019/HD02/30259U In Progress
Kabugo N. Florence Ph.D. Agriculture 2019/HD02/31478U In Progress
Ssajjakambwe Fred Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics 2021/HD02/23548U In Progress
Mpande David MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics 2019/HDO2/25310U Submitted
Jjengo Accram MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics 2020/HD02/17094U Submitted
Nakiyemba Constance MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics 2015/HD02/418U Submitted
Ssebugenyi Patrick MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics 2020/HD02/17103U In progress
Andeni Patrick MSc. Agribusiness Management 2021/HD02/1894U In progress
Ssekibaala Gonzaga MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics 2020/HD02/17104U Graduated
Mukasa Polycarp MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics 2022/HD02/2209U Submitted
Ariko Joseph MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics 2019/HD02/25323U In Progress

EMPLOYMENT

July 1, 2025 – Present: Professor, Graduate Studies and Research and Innovation, Mountains of the Moon University

August 15, 2024 – June 31, 2025: Associate Professor, Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics (DANRE), Makerere University

July 2024 – August 15, 2024: Associate Professor, Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics (DANRE), Makerere University

August 2014 – June 2024: Senior Lecturer, Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics (DANRE), Makerere University

August 2008 – July 2014: Lecturer, Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics (DANRE), Makerere University

1996 – 2008: Socioeconomist, Banana Research Programme, National Agricultural Research Laboratories, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Uganda

1995: Research Assistant, Coffee Research Programme, Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute, NARO, Uganda

1992 – 1994: Research Assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Makerere University

Previous Five years

Nov. 2023 – Oct. 2026: ABC BlendEd Capacity Building project. Funded by European Union. Grant amount: Euros 83,063

June 2020 – June 2022: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Scholars Program (CAES-ISP), Funded by USAID. Grant amount: US$ 384,015

2019 – 2022: Policy and regulatory reform options for seed market development: Expanding the empirical evidence base in Uganda, Funded by NWO. Grant amount Euros: 17500

2018-2021: Promoting climate resilient seed varieties: Smallholder barriers to adoption and willingness to pay for seed of drought tolerant maize varieties in Uganda. Funded by NWO. Grant amount Euros: 12000

2015-2018: Project title: Improving food security through the introduction of new seed varieties: which modalities are most effective in promoting use of new seed varieties in Uganda. Collaborative project between Makerere University and Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy. Funded by 3ie through Tegmeo Policy Reaserch institute. Grant amout US$: 755,759

2013-2018: Impact of creative capacity building of local innovators and communities on income, welfare and attitudes in Uganda: A cluster randomized control trial approach. Funded by 3ie. Grant amount: US$ 746055

2013: Building the climate resilience of agriculture value chains in Uganda through stakeholder dialogues. Funded by Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). Grant amount: British £ 84314

2009 – 2013: The Impact of UTZ Certification on Smallholder coffee Farmers in Uganda. Implemented with collaboration with The Centre for International Studies (CIDIN), Nijmegen University. Funded by Solidaridad.

Grant amount: Euros 28000

2011 – 2014: Farmer participatory evaluation of improved technologies for mitigating the effects of climate change in banana based farming systems in Uganda. NARO/Makerere project, Funded by Rockefeller. Grant Amount: US$ 50000

2008 – 2011: Impact of Climate Change on Adoption of Crop Production Technologies with specific reference to sweet potato and potatoes, CIP/Makerere project. Funded by GTZ. Grant Amount: US$ 192,684.53

 

Membership to Professional Bodies

  • Uganda Agricultural Economists Association, 2008 – current
  • African Evaluation Association (AfrEA), 2019
  • African Association of agricultural Economists, 2019
  • American Agricultural Economics Association, 2004

 

Professional practice/Outreach activities

Bagamba, F. Ssebatta, C., Twimukye, E. and Anyine, F. 2024. Completion evaluation of project for restoration of livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR). Empower Consult Ltd. Report submitted to Ministry of Local Government, Republic of Uganda, Kampala Uganda. March 2024

Bagamba F. 2024. Cost Benefit Analysis of DRDIP (Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project). Report submitted to DARCH Investments Company LTD, Mbarara, Uganda. February 2024

Bagamba, F., Aseete, P., Lwiza, F. and Walusimbi, S. 2023. Sustainability of Livelihoods Investments in Pastoral Areas of Uganda. Submitted to World Bank, Kampala Uganda. May 2023.

Bagamba, F., and Ssajjakambwe, F. 2021. Economic analysis of the third Northern Uganda social action fund. Report submitted to World Bank, November 15, 2021, Kampala, Uganda.

Bagamba, F., Ntankyo, P.R., Otim, G. and Spielman, D.J. 2021. Changing landscapes in Uganda’s seed system: an analysis on policy and performance, Policy Brief, November 2021. ISSD Uganda www.issduganda.org

Bagamba, F., Tatwangire, A., Mugisha, J., Rosemary I., Turinawe, A., Asiimwe, W. and Bonabana, J. 2019. Assessing the competitiveness of Uganda’s maize industry in the East African community (EAC), Presented paper, Uganda Agricultural Economics Association Seminar., Conference room, School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University. April 24, 2019

Bashaasha, B., and Bagamba, F., Nkonya, E., and Kato E. 2018. There are no gender barriers to innovation in the context of creative capacity building training, Policy Brief, Makerere University, March 2018.

Bashaasha, B., and Bagamba, F., Nkonya, E., and Kato E. 2018. Creative capacity building in Uganda: Creative capacity building has a great potential to convert local communities into innovators, Policy Brief, February 2018, Makerere University.

Dekens, J. and Bagamba, F. 2014. Promoting an integrated approach to climate adaptation: lessons from the coffee value chain in Uganda, Policy Brief, February 2014, International Institute for Sustainable Development and Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Bagamba, F. 2013. Building the climate resilience of agriculture value chains in Uganda through stakeholder dialogues, National Stakeholder workshop September 18 – 19, 2013, Rider Hotel, Mokono, Uganda. Funded by Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN).

Service to community

  • 2018 to July 2024. Coordinator Graduate Programmes, Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics Department, Makerere University
  • 2011 to date: Member of the Academic Programs and Library Committee of the Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics Department, Makerere University
  • 2011 to date: Member of the Research and Graduate Training Committee of the Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics Department, Makerere University
  • 2018 to date: Member School of Agricultural Sciences Graduate Research and Training Committee
  • 2021 Reviewer: Agricultural and Food Economics (JAFE)
  • 2022 to present Reviewer: Journal of African Development (JAD)
  • 2021 to March 2025: Member Planning committee: Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association, Nyabwina Parish Branch
  • March 2025 to Present: Executive committee member in charge of Economic Empowerment: Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association, Nyabwina Parish Branch