Edgar Twine

Edgar Twine is an experienced professional in the fields of agricultural economics and value chain analysis, currently serving as the Country Representative in Uganda for the Africa Rice Center. With a background as an Associate Principal Scientist specializing in marketing and value chain expertise, Edgar has also worked as an Independent Consultant and as a Scientist and Post-Doctoral Scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Academic qualifications include a PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from Makerere University. Prior experience includes serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Alberta and as a Consultant Economist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).