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Dr. Juliet Kariuki is a researcher at the University of Hohenheim, specializing in the social dimensions of livestock management in sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on gender and equity. She is affiliated with the Department of Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development and has been involved in significant research projects including the Program of Accompanying Research for Agricultural Innovation (PARI) and Payments for Ecosystem Services, Gender and Governance.
Dr. Kariuki has an impressive educational background:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences
- Master of Arts degree in Environment, Culture, and Society
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
Her research focuses on understanding the social dimensions of livestock management in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular attention to gender and equity considerations. She has conducted extensive work on gendered dimensions in livestock breeding, marketing, risk management, and natural resource management. Dr. Kariuki employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods to examine intra- and interhousehold dynamics between men and women in livestock-dependent households across Africa.
Dr. Kariuki's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on gender equity in agricultural systems, with recent work expanding to examine digital tools for livestock management, pandemic responses in food systems, and sustainable transitions in African agriculture. Her research spans multiple countries including Kenya, Zambia, and Burkina Faso, reflecting a commitment to comparative analysis across diverse African contexts.
Dr. Kariuki has received recognition through:
- DAAD scholarship during her doctoral studies
- Research Fellowship position at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Throughout her career, Dr. Kariuki has been actively involved in research projects funded by significant initiatives like the German government's One World, No Hunger Initiative. Her work on the PARI project (2014-2022) focused on sustainable agricultural growth and food security in Africa and India. She has collaborated extensively with Professor Regina Birner and other international researchers, demonstrating strong partnership-building capabilities across institutions and countries.
Dr. Kariuki has contributed to multiple research teams examining agricultural innovation systems, with particular emphasis on how gender dynamics influence technology adoption, policy implementation, and sustainable development outcomes. Her work often bridges academic research with practical applications for development practitioners and policymakers.
