Kenya-based, CIMMYT agricultural economist Wilfred Mwangi has been named an Honorary Life Member by the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE). Mwangi was among seven Association members to be thus recognized for their long-standing contributions, at the 26th IAAE Conference in Queensland, Australia, 12–18 August.
Established in 1929, the Association has a large worldwide membership, and holds international conferences every three years.
More information on the IAAE: http://www.iaae-agecon.org/