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Agnes Godfrey Mwakaje

Professor

Institute of Resource Assessment

Biography

Agnes E.G. Mwakaje is an academic staff and researcher at the Institute of Resource Assessment, University of Dar es Salaam since 2000. Professor Mwakaje holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from London University since 1999. She has a wide research experience and practices in agriculture, climate change, environmental impact assessments, natural resource management and rural development and; she has published widely in the aforementioned fields. Prof Mwakaje also teaches postgraduate students and has supervised a large number of students at masters and Ph.D. levels. Before joining the university of Dar es Salaam, Agnes worked with the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Policy, Planning and Marketing) for 9 years and Cooperative and Rural Development Bank as Credit Supervisor for 2 years. She has also worked with the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology (MJNUAT) for 6 years (2018-2024). Administratively, Prof Mwakaje has served at various capacities as follows: Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Consultancy) MJNUAT, 2023-2024, Dean ICT and Business Studies 2019-2023 MJNUAT; Director Postgraduate Studies (UDSM) 2015-2028; Director Institute of Resource Assessment 2018; Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies 2011-2014 and Manager University of Dar es Salaam Consultancy Bureau (2004-2007). Professor Mwakaje is also a member of various professional, non-professional associations and boards such as Tanzania Environmental Experts, Tanzania Association of Agricultural Economists, Environmental Working Group, Board Member at the School of Science and Technology, Ardhi University, Board Member at the College of Agricultural Sciences and Fisheries Technology, University of Dar es Salaam. Chairperson of the Tender Board, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology. Professor Mwakaje’s research interests include sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, natural resource management, climate change, carbon trade, rural development, environmental impact assessment, applications of AI. Prof Mwqkaje has coordinated a number of big projects such as SIDA Food Security Project worth about USD 2M, Valor Project, worth USD280,000, EIA for Mchuchuma Liganga Project USD 270,000. She enjoys working in teams and she is a team builder.

Research Interest

sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, natural resource management, climate change, enterepreneurship and innovations, carbon trade, rural development, environmental impact assessment, applications of AI.

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Projects

Development of Sustainable Food Production Systems through the Efficient Operation of Renewable Energy and the Introduction of Institutional Horticulture (Submitted to JICA for Funding)

Formation of Research Network for Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Community Development in the Era of Climate Change(Submitted to JICA for Funding)

Publications

Mwakaje A.G. (1997) Transaction Costs and Coffee Marketing in Tanzania: A Comparative Analysis of Private Traders' Performance across Coffee Marketing Contractual Arrangements in Rungwe District: A paper presented at a conference of post graduate students Edinburgh University, U.K between 19-23 March 1997.

Mwakaje A.G. (2007): Dairy farming and Biogas Use in Rungwe District, Southwest Tanzania: A study of opportunities and constraints. Renewable and sustainable Energy Review Vol 12 (8) pp 2240-2252 Elsevier

Martin M. Mwakaje A.G and Eklund M (2009): Biofuel development initiatives in Tanzania: development activities, scales of production and conditions for implementation and utilization. Journal of Cleaner Production. Vol 17 (1), pp S69-S76. Elsevier 


Mwakaje A.G (2009): Wetlands, livelihoods and Sustainability in Tanzania. African Journal of Ecology. Vol 47 (1) pp 179-186 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Mwakaje A.G (2010): Information and Communication Technology for Rural Farmers Market Access in Tanzania. Journal of Information Technology Impact. Vol. 10 (2), pp. 111-128.

Mwakaje A.G (2012): Can Tanzania Realise Rural Development through Biofuel Plantations? Insights from Rufiji District. Journal of Energy for Sustainable Development. Volume 16 pp 320-327. Elsevier 

Mwakaje A.G (2012): Environmental Degradation under Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Tanzania: Can Innovations in Institutional Framework Help? International Journal of Environmental Protection. Volume 2 (9), PP. 7-16. 

Mwakaje A.G (2013). Assessing the contribution of Environmental Impact Assessments in informing decision makers concerning the booming of FDI in Tanzania. Environmental and natural resources. Volume 3 (4) pp 118-1327. 

Ongare D, Macharia A, Mwakaje A, Muchane M, Warui C, Mugoya C, Masiga C, Nikundiwe A, Muiti A and Wakibara J (2013): Environmental Communication: A Review of Information Sources and Communication Channels for Enhanced Community-Based Natural Resource Management in the Greater Mara Region of Kenya. Research UNESCO Special Section on the ESD .Response to the Three Rio Conventions Vol 7(1) pp 61–70.

Mwakaje A.G, King’ori K, Temu S, Lokina R and Chalu H (2013): The impact of reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) on forest dependent livelihoods by gender in Tanzania and the role of the institutional framework for equitable benefits. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Volume 5(3) pp 165-175.

Kangalawe R.Y.M.. Mung’ong’o C.G, Mwakaje A.G., Kalumanga E & Yanda P.Z (2016): Climate change and variability impacts on agricultural production and 
livelihood systems in Western Tanzania. Climate and Development. Volume 9, 2017 - Issue 3. Tailor & Francis.

Ngowi N.J and Mwakaje A.E.G (2017): Enhancing Households’ Economic Benefits through Wetlands Friendly Investment Model: A Case of Ndembera River
Valley, Tanzania. Journal of Resources and Ecology 2017, Vol. 8 Issue 6:
605-612. 

A.E.G. Mwakaje, A. S. Bosselmann, L. Hansted, G. Nyunza & F. Maganga (2018): Using geographical indications for signalling quality and reducing transaction costs of marketing Uyui honey from Tanzania. Journal Forests Trees and Livelihood. Volume 27 Issue 2 Tailor & Francis. 

NJ Ngowi and A.G Mwakaje (2019): Implementation effects of incentive policies on Tanzanian wetland ecosystems: Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences 41 (1), 83-90 

AG Mwakaje AM Peter Batho , Nyimvua Shaban (2019): Impacts of rainfall and temperature variation on maize (Zea mays L.) yields: A case study of Mbeya Region, Tanzania Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science 4 (2), 177-184

MJ Chegere, R Lokina, AG Mwakaje (2020): The impact of hermetic storage bag supply and training on food security in Tanzania: Food Security Vol 12 (6) pp 1299- 1316, Elsevier 


E Gomezulu, A Mwakaje, J Katima (2020): Heavy metals and cyanide distribution in the villages surrounding Buzwagi gold mine in TanzaniaTanzania Journal of Science 44 (1), 107-122 


Peter Rogers Ruvuga, Ewa Wredle, Agnes Mwakaje (2020): Ismail Saidi Selemani Anthony Zozimus Sangeda Gert Nyberg Cecilia kronqvist (2020): Indigenous Rangeland and Livestock Management among Pastoralists and Agro-pastoralists in Miombo Woodlands, Eastern Tanzania PRREWAMISSAZSGNC kronqvist: Rangeland Ecology & Management 73 (2), 313-320. 

AS Mgelwa, MJY Ngaba, B Hu, GA Gurmesa, AG Mwakaje, ...(2024): Meta-analysis of 21st century studies shows that deforestation induces profound changes in soil characteristics, particularly soil organic carbon accumulation, Forest Ecosystems.