Paschal Nyabutu

In his role as Agricultural Economist and Policy Advisor, Paschal provides technical expertise in agricultural economics, sector policy analysis, agribusiness development, and investment project preparation to support the identification, development, appraisal, and structuring of viable agricultural and agro-industrial investments. He contributes to the development of investment-ready projects across agricultural value chains, including crop production, livestock, fisheries, agro-processing, agricultural logistics, irrigation, storage, mechanization, agricultural inputs, and agricultural technology. He also assesses sector opportunities, market demand, production economics, value-chain competitiveness, economic viability, policy and regulatory constraints, and investment risks; and advises on policy reforms and institutional arrangements necessary to facilitate private investment, strengthen agricultural markets, improve productivity, and mobilise public and private capital. Working with project developers, financial analysts, engineers, legal advisers, government institutions, investors, lenders, and development partners, the specialist ensures that agricultural projects are commercially viable, economically justified, aligned with national development priorities, and structured to attract sustainable investment.