Brian Mpande is a consultant specializing in quantitative research at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), he also plays a coordination role for the Atubandike program. Based in Zambia, he has over six years of experience in agricultural research.
Brian holds a BSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Zambia and an MSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Pretoria. His professional background covers both academic roles in South Africa and Zambia, as well as applied research in agriculture and health in Zambia. As a teaching assistant, he contributed to courses on Environmental Valuation and Policy as well as the Fundamentals of Macroeconomics. His research interests include climate-smart agriculture technology adoption, with a particular focus on conservation agriculture. He is also passionate about impact assessment and digital inclusion.