Zenebe B. Uraguchi

Professor of Economics
Zenebe B. Uraguchi

Zenebe Uraguchi is a professor of Economics at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, HAFL, focusing on how markets and institutions evolve during periods of economic and political change. He previously worked with Helvetas, including in Eastern Europe.

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Diaspora Communities as a Driving Force for Development: Is There a "Business Case"?

Written by Zenebe B. Uraguchi, Dinka Majanovic, Almira Kadić - 02. April 2018
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"Inclusive Systems" in Practice: How Medicinal Herbs Supported the Livelihoods of Poor and Disadvantaged Communities in Bangladesh

Written by Zenebe B. Uraguchi, Sabiha Sultana, Mostafa Islam , Shamim Ahamed - 26. March 2018
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How Does a “System Adapt”? an Example from the Market for Welders in Kosovo

Written by Zenebe B. Uraguchi, Tim Sparkman - 14. March 2018
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Why Nepali Farmers Decide to Grow or Not Grow Nuts?

In this blog post, we travel to Nepal to know the reasons for farmers’ decisions to grow or not grow nuts (macadamia and walnut). We learnt from 279 household heads interviewed that successful interventions to support farmers’ decisions to grow nuts are not defined and delivered in an ad hoc manner; they should be based on good analysis to understand farmers’ demands.
Written by Zenebe B. Uraguchi, Andrea Barrueto - 12. March 2018

Are Conferences on Development Initiatives Relevant Anymore?

No one is oblivious to the question in the title of this blog post. It seems that conferences are a dominant feature of development initiatives.
Written by Zenebe B. Uraguchi - 23. February 2018
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What We Wished Everyone Took Seriously About Contract Farming – Experience from Tanzania

Written by Zenebe B. Uraguchi, Martin Fischler - 05. February 2018