Dr Joel Johnson Mmasa pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania graduated in 2014. Prior to that, they completed a Master’s of Science degree in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness from the same university, from September 2005 to September 2007. My educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology, which they obtained from Sokoine University of Agriculture in 2001.
Dr. Mmasa holds the position of Senior Lecturer at the University of Dodoma (UDOM), Additionally, he has worked with NGOs in different capacities. He served as the Counterpart Project Coordinator for the Women and Poverty Alleviation of Tanzania (WOPATA) project. Furthermore, he worked as the Project Coordinator for Acton For Relief and Development Assistance (AFREDA) where he focused on implementing projects related to food security, livelihood, and water. He attended various conference, workshop, training.
As the Principal Investigator, Dr. Mmasa led the final evaluation of the Climate Smart Agriculture Programme (CSAP) implemented by the World Food Programme in Tanzania. The CSAP, spanning from 2018 to 2022, aimed to promote gender equality, women's empowerment, Climate Smart Agriculture, Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture and livelihoods enhancement among sorghum farmers. The evaluation assessed the effectiveness and impact of the program in applying a sustainable food systems approach and achieving its intended outcomes. Dr. Mmasa also participated in the evaluation of The Eastern Africa Sustainable Forest Programme, a four-year initiative implemented from 2016 to 2020 across multiple countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar, and Mozambique. This evaluation aimed to determine the program's effectiveness in promoting sustainable forest management practices, conserving biodiversity, and improving livelihoods in the region. Furthermore, Dr. Mmasa contributed to the Analysis of Public Financing for Agroecology in Tanzania commissioned by the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF) on behalf of the Partnership for Social Accountability (PSA) Alliance and Action Aid. This analysis focused on assessing the allocation and effectiveness of public funds in supporting sustainable agricultural practices that integrate ecological principles. Agroecology emphasizes promoting biodiversity, soil health, and efficient natural resource use while ensuring the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.
Additionally, he worked on a project analyzing the sweet potato value chain, funded by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and UDOM, as part of Program on the National Fund for the Advancement of Science and Technology (NFAST) from 2013 to 2015.
Dr Joel Johnson Mmasa pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania graduated in 2014. Prior to that, they completed a Master’s of Science degree in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness from the same university, from September 2005 to September 2007. My educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology, which they obtained from Sokoine University of Agriculture in 2001.
Dr. Mmasa holds the position of Senior Lecturer at the University of Dodoma (UDOM), Additionally, he has worked with NGOs in different capacities. He served as the Counterpart Project Coordinator for the Women and Poverty Alleviation of Tanzania (WOPATA) project. Furthermore, he worked as the Project Coordinator for Acton For Relief and Development Assistance (AFREDA) where he focused on implementing projects related to food security, livelihood, and water. He attended various conference, workshop, training.
As the Principal Investigator, Dr. Mmasa led the final evaluation of the Climate Smart Agriculture Programme (CSAP) implemented by the World Food Programme in Tanzania. The CSAP, spanning from 2018 to 2022, aimed to promote gender equality, women's empowerment, Climate Smart Agriculture, Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture and livelihoods enhancement among sorghum farmers. The evaluation assessed the effectiveness and impact of the program in applying a sustainable food systems approach and achieving its intended outcomes. Dr. Mmasa also participated in the evaluation of The Eastern Africa Sustainable Forest Programme, a four-year initiative implemented from 2016 to 2020 across multiple countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar, and Mozambique. This evaluation aimed to determine the program's effectiveness in promoting sustainable forest management practices, conserving biodiversity, and improving livelihoods in the region. Furthermore, Dr. Mmasa contributed to the Analysis of Public Financing for Agroecology in Tanzania commissioned by the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF) on behalf of the Partnership for Social Accountability (PSA) Alliance and Action Aid. This analysis focused on assessing the allocation and effectiveness of public funds in supporting sustainable agricultural practices that integrate ecological principles. Agroecology emphasizes promoting biodiversity, soil health, and efficient natural resource use while ensuring the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.
Additionally, he worked on a project analyzing the sweet potato value chain, funded by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and UDOM, as part of Program on the National Fund for the Advancement of Science and Technology (NFAST) from 2013 to 2015.
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