Yaw Sarfo

Yaw Sarfo is a Research Fellow at Harper Adams Business School, Harper Adams University, affiliated with the Global Institute for Agri-Tech Economics (GIATE). His research focuses on agricultural economics, digital financial inclusion, and environmental policy. He holds a PhD from Georg-August-University of Goettingen and is a member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists. His work addresses challenges in rural credit access, digital financial innovation, and sustainable land management, with a strong focus on Madagascar and broader global agricultural systems.

Education: BSc → MSc → PhD (Georg-August-University of Goettingen Alumni). Professional memberships include GIATE and the International Association of Agricultural Economists. His current research explores digital credit mechanisms for smallholder farmers, gender disparities in financial access, and the economic implications of peatland restoration. Notable projects include studies on financial literacy impacts and loan officer rotations in credit systems.

His recent publications (2020–2025) emphasize digital credit adoption, environmental economics, and gender-specific financial needs. Research outputs highlight Madagascar case studies in credit access, discrete choice experiments, and policy interventions. He contributes to global discussions on Agri-Tech through academic presentations and collaborative research projects.