Dr. Zafarani Uwingabire is a Doctor in Economic Sciences and lecturer at Institut Agro Dijon, France, specializing in agricultural economics, environmental valuation, and biodiversity. With over a decade of academic and research experience across France and Rwanda, she has contributed to policy-relevant insights on pollinators’ decline and ecosystem services. Her multidisciplinary work intersects economics, ecology, and public policy.
Professional Profile
Education
Dr. Uwingabire earned her PhD in Economic Sciences from the University of Toulouse 2 – Jean Jaurès (2021), where she evaluated the socio-economic impacts of pollinator decline. She holds a Master of Science in AgroFood Chain from INP-ENSAT (2015), focusing on trade and nutritional impacts of pollinator loss. Her academic journey began with a BSc in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from the University of Rwanda (2012), where she analyzed land use consolidation policy impacts on agriculture and poverty in Muhanga District.
Professional Experience
Dr. Uwingabire is currently a lecturer at Institut Agro Dijon and researcher at CESAER-INRAE. She has held postdoctoral roles at INRAE Agroécologie and taught at University of Toulouse and Sciences Po Toulouse. She previously worked as an ATER, a research engineer, a consultant at FAO in Rome, and managed the coffee value chain at NAEB in Rwanda. Her career bridges academic, field-based, and policy-focused roles internationally.
Research Interests
Dr. Uwingabire’s research lies at the intersection of environmental economics, agroecology, and policy evaluation. She specializes in the economic assessment of ecosystem services, especially pollination, and studies the impact of biodiversity decline on social welfare. Her work involves interdisciplinary collaboration to develop tools for dialogue among scientists, NGOs, and policymakers. Her current projects focus on sustainable agriculture, water reuse, and pressures on pollinators.
Awards and Honors
While specific awards and honors are not detailed in the CV, Dr. Uwingabire’s academic journey includes recognition through prestigious research positions, including postdoctoral roles at INRAE and lecturer positions at leading French institutions. Her doctoral research, supervised by renowned economists and defended before a panel including CNRS and FAO experts, reflects scholarly excellence. Her selection for roles in international organizations like FAO underscores her impact.
Publications
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Impacts of degraded pollination ecosystem services on global food security and nutrition
Ecological Economics, 2024