Honouring Research and People Advancing African Agricultural Economics
Explore the winners of the 8th AAAE Biennial Conference Best Paper Awards and the profiles of the candidates proposed as AAAE Fellows for 2026.
8th AAAE Biennial Conference
Best Paper Awards
Best Paper Overall, Best Gender Paper and Best Poster Paper.
Nominations
AAAE Fellows 2026
Profiles of the suggested candidates for recognition as Fellows of the Association.
African Association of Agricultural Economists
Association Africaine des Agroéconomistes
The AAAE serves the professional interests of agricultural and development economists across Africa and beyond. Its members engage in various activities related to food security, climate change, rural development, and policy formulation. The association aims to promote sustainable agricultural development by enhancing the skills, knowledge, and professional contributions of its members.
ABOUT US
The AAAE is a non-profit professional society dedicated to advancing the field of agricultural economics and related disciplines.
CONFERENCES
AAAE organizes biennial conferences that serve as premier forums for discussing the challenges and opportunities in African agriculture.
PUBLICATIONS
The Association publishes a quarterly agricultural journal, African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AfJARE).
Our Impact
Members
From 54 countries across Africa and the diaspora.
Distinguished Fellows
Recognized for their extraordinary contributions to African agriculture
Volumes of AfJARE
Published since 2006, advancing research in agricultural economics.
Successful Conferences
Held since 2004, with over 2,500 participants.
Why Join AAAE?
Access to cutting-edge research and publications.
Opportunities to present at international conferences.
Opportunities to present at international conferences.
Professional development and capacity-building programs.
Joshua Ariga, Ph.D.
President’s Letter to Members
It is a pleasure to connect with you as your President as I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and engagement. Together, we have made remarkable strides since I assumed office in 2023, and I am excited to share our achievements, reflect on our journey, and outline the path forward for AAAE.
Read MoreAAAE Event
8th ACAE
The 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists
22nd – 25th September 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya