Alabi, Reuben Adeolu ( Alabi, R

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR DR. R.A. ALABI NAME: ALABI, REUBEN ADEOLU ( ALABI, R. A) DATE OF BIRTH: 24TH NOVEMBER, 1965 MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED NATIONALITY: NIGERIA CURRENT ADDRESS: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA, NIGERIA EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (+234) 07066295331 NUMBER OF CHILDREN: THREE CHILDREN CHILDRENS’ NAME WITH AGE: (1) OLUWATIMILEYIN VICTORIA (14 YEARS) (2) OLUWATOBI DAVID (10 YEARS) (3) OLUWAJARE PHILIP (3YEAR) INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATE: UNIVERSITY OF BREMEN, GERMANY [2007-2009] FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE, NIGERIA [2000-2004] UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, NIGERIA [1986-1994] UNIVERSITY OF BREMEN, GERMANY [2007-2009] UNIVERSITE LAVAL, QUEBEC, CANADA [2010] EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 1. B.Sc (AGRICULTURE) 1991 2. M.Sc (AGRIC. ECONOMICS) 1994 3. Ph.D. (AGRIC. ECONOMICS) 2004 4. POST-DOCTORAL CERTIFICATE (DEV. ECONOMICS) 2009 MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETY: [1] MEMBER, AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP, (IWIM), UNIVERSITY OF BREMEN, GERMANY (http://www.iwim.uni-bremen.de/) [2] MEMBER, POVERTY AND ECONOMIC POLICY NETWORK (PEP), CANADA (http://www.pep-net.org/) [3] MEMBER, AFRICAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH CORSONTIUM (AERC), KENYA (http://www.aercafrica.org/home/index.asp) [4] MEMBER, AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMISTS (AAAE), KENYA (http://www.aaae-africa.org/) [5] MEMBER, COMMITTEE ON NON-KILLING ECONOMICS RESEARCH COMMITTEE, U.S (http://www.nonkilling.org/node/7) [6] FELLOW, ALEXANDER Von HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION, BONN, GERMANY (http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/start.html) [7] MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES ECONOMICS & TRADE (IIFET) http://oregonstate.edu/dept/IIFET/ CAREER DETAILS: [1] LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA (1995 To 2006). [2] SENIOR LECTURER DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA (2006 to 2009).

1 [3] RESEARCH FELLOW, INSTITUTE FOR WORLD ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF BREMEN, BREMEN, GERMANY (2007 to 2009). [4] ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA (2009 to Date). [5] VISITING SCHOLAR, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITE LAVAL, CANADA, [2010] LIST OF PUBLICATIONS [a] Book Publication and Chapter in Book (Foreign) 1. Aigbokhan, B., Alabi, R.A and M.I Ailemen (2007): ‘Oil resources and incidence of conflicts in Nigeria’. In Karl Wohlmuth et al (eds). Africa – Commodity Dependence, Resource Curse and Export Diversification. Institute of World Economics and International Management, Bremen, Germany. Pp 610. 2. Alabi, R. A and M. Ailemen (2007): ‘Political Governance, Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria’ In Karl Wohlmuth et al (eds). Reconstructing Economic Governance and Conflict in Resource –Rich African Countries Published by LIT VERLAG, Berlin, Germany. 3. Alabi, R. A., S.O. Abu, and M. Ailemen (2009): Perceptions, Causes Of Poverty, And Poverty Alleviation Programmes In Niger-Delta, Nigeria. New Growth and Poverty Alleviation Strategies for Africa: Local Aspects. Pp 437-474. LIT VERLAG Berlin/Münster, Germany 4. Reuben Adeolu Alabi and Karl Wohlmuth (2009): Growth, Employment and Poverty Alleviation Strategies in Selected African Countries - Learning from Successful Local Initiatives - An Introduction. New Growth and Poverty Alleviation Strategies for Africa: Local Aspects . Pp 239-256. LIT VERLAG Berlin/Munster, Germany 5. Ailemen, M.I, Reuben A. Alabi, and Lawrence A. Okosodo (2009): Health Sector Development, Growth, and Alleviation of Poverty in Nigeria: Policy Options. New Growth and Poverty Alleviation Strategies for Africa: Local Aspects Pp. 397- 438, LIT VERLAG Berlin/Munster, Germany. Alabi, R. A and O.O Adams (2010). Achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and global financial crisis in Nigeria. ‘The Impact Of Global Financial Crisis Of Economic Reform Process In Africa(In press). LIT VERLAG Berlin/Munster, Germany. Online version is available on the internet at http://www.hs bremen.de/internet/studium/stg/isvw/conferences/impactonaf rica/full_text_13_alabi.pdf [b] Discussion Papers 1. Reuben Adeolu Alabi (2008): Income Sources Diversification: Empirical Evidence from Edo State, Nigeria. Monograph Series 109. Institute for World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany.Pp1-53. Also available on the internet at http://www.iwim.uni-bremen.de/publikationen/pdf/b109.pdf 2. Reuben Adeolu Alabi (2009): Income Distribution and Accessibility to Primary and Secondary Schools In Nigeria, Monograph/Discussion Series 114. Institute for World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Pp. 1-44 Also available on the internet at http://www.iwim.uni-bremen.de/publikationen/pdf/b114.pdf. 3. Reuben Adeolu Alabi (2010): Progressivity of Education Spending in Nigeria. Monograph/Discussion Series 119. Institute for World Economics and International

2 Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Pp. 1-57. Also available on the internet http://www.iwim.uni-bremen.de/Dorow/Alabi%202010%20-%20Progressivity-1.pdf 4. Reuben Adeolu Alabi (2010): Redistribution and Redistributive Effects of Education Spending in Nigeria. Monograph/Discussion Series 120. Institute for World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Pp. 1-80. Also available on the internet at http://www.iwim.uni-bremen.de/Dorow/Alabi%20Layout%202010%20- %20Redistribution-1.pdf [b] Articles in Foreign Journals 1. R. A Alabi and O.F Alabi (2009): Effect Of Economic Liberalisation On Meat Production In Nigeria. European Journal of Social science, 7(4): 173-180. Also available on the internet at http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss_7_4_17.pdf 2 Alabi, R. A., O. F Alabi and S. O. Abu (2008): Economic and Environmental Effect of Poultry Production in Akure Metropolis, Ondo State, Nigeria. European Journal Of Scientific Research 21(3): 500-507. Also available on the internet at http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr%2021%203.pdf 3. Alabi, Reuben Adeolu (2008): Comparative Analysis Of Socio Economic Constraints in Niger-Delta, Nigeria. European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative sciences 10: 63-74. Also available on the internet at http://www.eurojournals.com/ejefas10.pdf 4. Alabi, R.A, Esobhawan, A.O and M.B Aruna (2006): Econometric determination of contribution of family poultry to women’s income in Niger – Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Central European Agriculture, Vol 7 (4): 753 – 760. Also available on the internet at www.agr.hr/jcea/issues/jcea7-4/pdf/jcea74-21.pdf 5 Alabi, R.A and A.O. Esobhawan (2006): Relative economic value of maize okra intercrops in rainforest zone in Nigeria. Journal of Central European Agriculture, Vol 7 (3): 433 – 438. Also available on the internet at www.agr.hr/jcea/issues/jcea7- 3/pdf/jcea73-9.pdf 6. Alabi, R.A and Aruna, M.B (2005): Technical Efficiency of Family Poultry Production in Niger – Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Central European Agriculture Vol. 6(4):537 – 544. Also available on the internet at www.agr.hr/jcea/issues/jcea6-4/pdf/jcea64-17.pdf 7. Imahe, O.J and R.A Alabi (2005): Determinants of Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria. Journal for food, Agriculture and Environment 3(2): 269 – 274. Also available on the internet at http://www.world food.net/scientficjournal/2005/issue2/abstracts/abstract52.ph p. 8. Alabi, R.A., Daramola, A,G and I.A Ajibefun (2004): The Relative Advantage of Agroforestry System over Arable Crop Farming. Empirical Evidence from Cocoa based Agroforestry and Arable Crop farming in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal for Food, Agriculture and Environment Vol. 2(2): 169 – 172. Also available on the internet at www.world-food.net/scientficjournal/2004/issue2/contents.pdf 9. Alabi, R.A (2003): Human Capital as Determinant of Technical Inefficiency of Cocoa Based Agroforestry farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal for Food, Agriculture and Environment Vol. 3 & 4: 271 – 288. Also available on the internet at www.world- food.net/.../2003/issue3.php.

[c] Articles in Other Journals

3 10. Ighalo, S.O and R.A Alabi (2008): Consumption Pattern of Irvinga Gabonensis in Edo State of Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Vol 2(1): 15-23. 11. Inedia G, R.A Alabi and E.E Ikheloa(2008): Determination of Capacity Utilization In Palm Oil Industry in Edo State. The Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Vol 2(1): 40-50. 12. Inedia G, E.E Ikheloa and R.A Alabi (2008): Trend in Capacity Utilization In Selected Palm Oil Mills in Edo State. The Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Vol 2(1): 78-88. 13. Alabi, R. A and A.O Esobhawan (2007): Analysis Of Income Sources Of Women Farmers In Rural Areas of Delta State, Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practice (GAEP) Vol 3(1): 66-71. 14. Alabi, R.A and T.E Mafimisebi (2006): Innovation adoption and Technical efficiency of Cocoa Farmers in Nigeria. Economic and Social Studies Journal. 48(2): 55-65. 15. Alabi, R.A. Adams, O. and C.C.Chime (2006): Effect of Contact With Extension Agent On Income And Technical Efficiency Of Smallholder Oil Palm Farmers in Edo State. International Journal of Applied Agricultural and Apicultural Research Vol.3(1&2):1-9. 16. Alabi, R.A. Egbodion J and C.C.Chime (2006): Application of Frontier Production Model To Cocoa Farming In Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State. International Journal of Applied Agricultural and Apicultural Research Vol.3 (1&2): 26-34. 17. Alabi, R.A and Aruna. M.B (2006): Innovation Awareness And Adoption Of Livestock Farmers in Edo State, Nigeria. World Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 17(1):1010 – 1015. 18. Aruna, M.B and R.A. Alabi (2006): Constraints to Livestock Production in Edo State, Nigeria. World Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 17(1):1029 – 1035. 19. Alabi, R.A and Oviasogie, D.I (2005): A Preliminary Assessment Of Effect Of Oil Exploration On Fish Farming in Niger – Delta: A case study of Delta State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research Studies Vol. 1 (1): 29 – 36. 20. Alabi, R.A and A.A Osifo (2005): Population Density And Technical Efficiency Of Cocoa Based Agro – Forestry. Bowen Journal of Agriculture Vol.2 (2): 215 – 224. 21. Erie, A.P and Alabi, R.A (2005): Constraints Affecting Teachers Of Agricultural Science In Selected Public Secondary Schools in Esan West Local Government of Edo State. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Research Studies Vol. 1(1): 196 – 201. 22. Alabi, R.A and A.A Osifo (2004): Measurement of Technical Efficiency Of Private Farmers in Iddo LGA of Oyo State, Nigeria. Multidisciplinary Journal of Development Vol. 3(4): 23 - 27. 23. Alabi, R.A and Sadiq, F (2004): An Econometric Determination Of Technical Efficiency Of Cocoa Based agroforestry Farming System in Ona Ara LGA Of Oyo State. Multidisciplinary Journal of Empirical Research Vol. 3(4): 34 – 56. 24. Alabi, R.A and Mafimisebi, T.E (2004): Private Participation in Agriculture: The need for Effective Land Tenure System Reform. Farm Management of Nigeria Journal, Vol. 7(2): 16 – 23. 25. Alabi, R. A and Onemolease, E.A (2004): A Socio-Economic Assessment Of Small Ruminant Production in Ijebu Area of Ogun State. Journal of Agric-business and Rural Development, 4(4): 8-15 26. Alabi, R.A and Oviasogie, D.I. (2003): Perception and Dimension Of Poverty Among Farmers In Selected LGAs of Edo State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Research and Production 3(3): 90 – 96.

4 27. Alabi, R.A and K.D Samuel (2003): Backyard Animal Farming as Urban Survival Strategy in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Livestock Extension Vol.2(1) 37 – 39. 28. Alabi, R.A and Keninde, K.D. (2003): Adoption of Improved Maize Storage Techniques among Small Scale Farmers in Aniocha North L.G.A. of Delta State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agriculture Research Vol. 5(1): 13 – 17. 29. Alabi, R.A and Oviasogie, D.I (2003): Examination of Women Involvement in Cocoa Based Agroforestry in Oyo State, Nigeria. Knowledge Review: A multidisciplinary Journal 8(2): 27 - 32. 30. Alabi, R.A and Inedia, G. (2002). Effect of Poverty On Meat Purchasing In Urban Centers in Edo State. African Journal of Livestock Extension Vol. 1(1): 54 – 57 Alabi, R.A and Isah, A.O (2002): Poultry production constraints: The Case of Esan West L.G.A. of Edo State, Nigeria. African Journal of Livestock Extension Vol. 1 (1): 58 – 61. 31. Onemolease, E.A and R.A Alabi (2002): An Assessment Of Rural Women Use Of Natural And Modern Family Planning Methods in Edo State. African Journal of Sciences vol 3(1):437-444 32. Alabi, R.A and Oviasogie, D.I (2002): Content Analysis Of Livestock Advertisement in Nigerian Newspaper. Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Research Vol.4(1): 37 – 42. 33. Alabi, R.A.; Onemolease, E.A. and Oviasogie, D.I. (2002): Advertising Intensity of Feedmill and Hatcheries in Edo State. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. 9(2): 4031 – 4040. 34. Alabi, R.A (2001):Agro Forestry as alternative to rural poverty alleviation. International Journal of Environment and Development Vol 5(2): 10-13 35. Alabi, R.A and R.A Egunjobi (2001): An Analysis Of Agricultural Advertisement in a Nigerian Newspaper. Ibom Journal of Social Issues Vol. 6(2): 30 – 40. 36. Alabi, R.A and O.J Babayemi (2001): Effect of Income On Urban Household’s Meat Consumption in Edo State. Tropical Journal of Animal Science Vol. 4(1): 125 – 133. 37. Isah, A.O and R.A Alabi (2000): Meat Consumers’ Preference in Esan West L.G.A of Edo State. Tropical Animal Production Investigations. (2): 181 – 187. 38. Alabi, R.A. and Onemolease E.A. (2000): Advertising Intensity in Agro – allied Industry in Nigeria: Empirical Evidence Edo and Lagos States. Journal of Rural Economics and Development Vol. 14(1): 126 – 138. 39. Alabi, R.A, Onemolease, E.A,Tariwa, I.O, Esobhawan, A.O, Oviasogie, D.I, Aghanenu,A.S and T.Adisa (2000): Assessment of Women Response To Modern Farming Technologies in Edo State. Journal of Applied Science. 4(2): 1895 – 1904. [d] Articles in Refereed Foreign Conference Proceedings 1. Alabi, R.A., Aigbokhan, B and M.I Ailemen (2004): Improving technical efficiency of Nigerian cocoa farmers through institutionalized farm credits. In: M.N Omare, M.O Makokha and W. Oluoch – Kosura (eds), Shaping the future of African Agriculture for Development: The role of Social Scientists. Proceedings of Inaugural Symposium of Association of African Agricultural Economists. Pp 93 – 99. 2. Alabi, R.A and S.O Abu (2008). Analysis Of Health, Education And Environmental Conditions In Coastal Area Of Nigeria: The Case Of Niger-Delta.1st Postgraduate Researcher’s Conference on Meeting the Environmental Challenges in the Coastal Region of

5 Nigeria. University of Abertay, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, 29-30th September, 2008. [e] Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings 1. Alabi, R.A, A.Adegboye-Ayegbe and J.Egbedion (2006): The determinants of food importation in Nigeria. In G.E Onibi, S.O Agele, V.A.J Adekunle and M.O Akinbulumo. Proceedings of the 2nd annual conference of Federal University of Technology, Akure. Agricultural Research for Development in Nigeria. Pp 215 – 218 2. Esobhawan, A.O, R.A. Alabi and C.C.Chime (2006): Economic analysis of factors that influence Nigerian Agriculture (1970 – 2002). In G.E Onibi, S.O Agele, V.A.J Adekunle and M.O Akinbulumo. Proceedings of the 2nd annual conference of Federal University of Technology, Akure. Agricultural Research for Development in Nigeria. Pp 219 – 222. 3. Alabi, R.A, D.I. Oviasogie and A.A. Osifo (2005): Perception of Poverty and Basic Needs of People in Edo State, Nigeria. G.E Onibi, S.O Agele and V.A.J. Adekunle (Eds). Proceedings of 1st Annual Conference on Development of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. 27th April,2005. 4. Oviasogie, D.I, T.T Amos and R.A Alabi (2005): Economic Returns and Technical efficiency of Yam – based farmers in Edo State, Nigeria. G.E Onibi, S.O Agele and V.A.J. Adekunle (Eds). Proceedings of 1st Annual Conference on Development of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. 27th April,2005. 5. Inedia, G and Alabi, R.A (2005): A study on egg glut in poultry farms in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, In: F.A.S Dairo, S.O.K Fajemilehin and G.E Onibi (eds). The potential and limitation to self sufficiency in livestock production in Nigeria. Pp 343 – 346. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Animal Science Association on Nigeria Conference 12th – 15th September, 2005, University of Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. 6. Alabi, R.A and Oviasogie, D.I (2005): Cassava Production and Processing in Nigeria. Opportunities and Challenges. In: A.M Orherruata, S.O Nwokoro, M.T Ajayi, A.T Adekunle and G.N Asumugha (eds). Agricultural Rebirth for Improved Production in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 39th annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria. University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Page 22 – 25. 7. Isah, O.A and Alabi, R.A (2005): Linear body measurements and carcass characteristics of West African Dwarf goats fed diets supplemented with abattoir waste. In: A.M Orheruata, S.O Nwokoro, M.T Ajayi, A.T Adekunle and G.N Asumugha (eds). Agricultural Rebirth for Improved Production in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 39th annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria. University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Page 86 – 88. 8. Alabi, R.A and Isidahome, C (2004): Investment attractiveness of family poultry in Edo State. Proceedings of 9th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 13th – 16th, 2002, Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Page 174 – 176. 9. Alabi, R.A and Osifo, A.A (2004): Constraints to self – sufficiency in Backyard poultry production in Edo State. Proceedings of 9th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 13th – 16th, 2004, Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Page 177 – 180. 10. Alabi, R.A and T.E Mafimisebi (2004): Increasing private participation in agriculture through privatization. Paper presented at the Farm Management Association of Nigeria

6 Conference, Abuja, Nigeria Oct. 19-21, 2004. Available on the internet at http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/54377/2/Increasing%20Private%20Participat ion.pdf 11. Alabi, R.A and Oviasogie D.I (2003); Effective land Tenure system reform in Cocoa Farming in Oyo State. In P.A Okuneye and K. Adebayo (eds). Promoting Private Sector Participation in Nigerian Agriculture. Proceedings of 18th Annual Conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), University of Calabar, page 44 – 46. 12. Alabi, R.A and Samuel, K.D. (2002): An Economic analysis of Poultry Production system in Ondo State. Proceedings of 7th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 16th – 19th, 2002, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Page 311 – 313. 13. Alabi, R.A and I.O. Tariuwa (2002): An analysis of Factors Affecting Mortality rate in the Poultry Industry in Edo State. Proceedings of 7th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 16th – 19th, 2002, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Page 314 – 315. 14. R.A Alabi, et al (2001a): Impact of maize price variation on feed price in Edo State. Proceedings of 6th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 17 – 19, 2001, University of Maidguri, Nigeria. Page 193 – 195. 15. R.A Alabi, et al (2001b): Cost reduction in fish farming in Epe L.G.A. of Lagos State. Proceedings of 6th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 17 – 19, 2001, University of Maidguri, Nigeria. Page 196 – 198. 16. R.A Alabi, et al (2001c): Cost reduction in fish farming in Epe L.G.A: meat offal as economic option. Proceedings of 26th Annual Conference Nigerian Society for Animal Production. March 21 – 25, 2001, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Page 147 – 148. 17. Inedia, G and R.A Alabi (2001). Poverty as a constraint to goat production in Ijebu – Land in Ogun State. Proceedings of 26th Annual Conference Nigerian Society for Animal Production. March 21 – 25, 2001, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Page 149 – 150. 18. R.A Alabi, et al (2000): Feed Inventory Control for growing pullet. Proceedings of 25th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production. March 21 – 25, 2000, University of Agriculture, Umudike. Page 420 – 422. 19. R.A Alabi, et al (2000): Risk Minimisation in Poultry Industry through Insurance Scheme. Proceedings of 5th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 19 – 22, 2000, Portharcourt, Nigeria. Page 182 – 184. 20. R.A Alabi, et al (2000): Risk Minimisation in Poultry Industry through proper vaccination. Proceedings of 5th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 19 – 22, 2000, Portharcourt, Nigeria. Page 185 – 187. 21. Arijeniwa, A., Mafimisebi, T.E, Saliu, F and R.A Alabi (2000): Socio – economic analyses or artisanal fisheries in Estako L.G.A. of Edo State. Proceedings of 5th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 19 – 22, 2000, Portharcourt, Nigeria. Page 176 – 178. 22. Onemolease, E.A, Alabi, R.A, Isah, O.A and I.O Tariuwa (2000): Impact of extension services on small ruminant production in Edo State. Proceedings of 5th Annual

7 Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 19 – 22, 2000, Portharcourt, Nigeria. Page 192 – 194. 23. R.A Alabi, et al (1999): Cost returns structure in poultry industry in Edo State. Proceedings of 4th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 14 – 16, 1999. IITA Conference Center, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Page 281 – 283.

TECHNICAL REPORTS 1. Alabi R.A and C.C. Chime (2010): Impact of Food Production on Food Import in Nigeria. Final Research Report Submitted to African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Kenya. 2. Alabi, R.A et al (2010): Marginal Benefit Incidence of Public Spending in Nigeria. Final Research Report Submitted to Poverty and Economic Research Network (PEP), Canada. 3. Alabi, Reuben Adeolu(2009): Progressivity of Public Spending on Education in Nigeria. Final Research Report Submitted to Institute for World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Germany. 4. Alabi, R.A, Isah, O.A. and C.C. Chime (2006): Contribution of Backyard Poultry To Women Income And Food Security in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Research Report Submitted to Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES 1. Alabi, Reuben Adeolu (2010): Who is benefiting from public spending on preventive health in Nigeria? Paper presented at World Economic Forum. Institute for World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Germany. 21st July, 2010. http://www.iwim.uni-bremen.de/ 2. ESOBHAWAN, A.O and Alabi, Reuben Adeolu (2010): Economic Efficiency of Aquaculture Production in Edo State, Nigeria. Paper presented at International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET ) Conference held at Le Corum, Montpellier, France,13 16th 2010. www.colloque.ird.fr/iifet 2010/pdf/Abstractbook_ 29_06.pdf 3. Alabi, Reuben Adeolu and Erie G.O (2010): Effect of Trade and Agricultural Policies on Fish Trade And Production In Nigeria. Paper presented at International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET ) Conference held at Le Corum, Montpellier, France, 13=16th 2010. www.colloque.ird.fr/iifet 2010/pdf/Abstractboo k_29_06.pdf 4. Alabi, Reuben Adeolu (2009): Progressivity of Education Spending in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the Nigeria Country Workshop on New Researches on Development in Nigeria Organised by Institute for World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany. 5. Alabi, Reuben Adeolu (2009): Redistribution of Education and Redistributive Effect of Education Spending in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the Nigeria Country Workshop on New Researches on Development in Nigeria Organised by Institute for World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany

8 6. Alabi Reuben Adeolu (2008): Challenges and Opportunities for Studying Economics and Business Management in Africa. Paper presented at DAAD Africa Day, University of Cologne, Germany. 7. Alabi, R. A (2008). Inequality, poverty and basic education in Nigeria. Paper presented at World Economics Seminar in Institute of World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany, 2nd July, 2008. 8. Alabi, R. A et al (2008). Marginal Benefit incidence Analysis of Public Spending in Nigeria. Paper Presented at 7th Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network Conference and Training Workshop to be held at Dusit Thani Hotel, Manila, Philippines on December 6-12, 2008. 9. Alabi, R.A and Ailemen, M (2006): Democratic Governance, Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria. A paper presented at International Workshop on Governance and economic Reconstruction at Institute for World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany. 15th – 17th November, 2006. 10. Alabi, R.A and C.C Chime (2006): Impact of food production on food importation in Nigeria. Paper presented in Biannual Research Workshop of African Economic Research Consortium at the Intercontinental Hotel Kenya. 2nd – 8th December,2006. Alabi, R.A., Ailemen, M and Osasogie D.I (2007): Perception, cause and Poverty alleviation in Niger- Delta, Nigeria. Paper presented at international conference on New Growth and Poverty Alleviation, World Institute of World Economics and International Management, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany, 8th-10th November, 2007. 11. Alabi, R.A and Isah, A.O (2005): Income Diversification, Family Poultry and Poverty Alleviation among rural women in Niger – Delta, Nigeria. Paper presented in Biannual Research Workshop of African Economic Research Consortium at the Intercontinental Hotel Kenya. 27th Nov. – 2nd Dec, 2003. 12. Alabi, R.A and Aruna, M.B (2005): Econometric Determination of Contribution of Family Poultry to Women’s income in Niger – Delta, Nigeria. Proceedings of ‘International Conference on Opportunity for Village Chicken to Assist with Poverty Alleviation’. At International Conference Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 5th – 7th October,2005. Organized by Southern Africa Newcastle Disease Control Project, Funded by Australian Government. 13. Imahe, J.O and Alabi, R.A (2005): Government Educational Spending and Human Capital Development in Nigeria: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria. Paper presented at ‘Regional Conference on Education in West Africa: Constraints and Opportunities’ Dakar, Senegal, Organized by Cornell University, CREA, and INRA, Paris. 1st – 2nd November, 2005. 14. Aigbokhan, B, Alabi, R.A and M.I Ailemen (2004): Oil resources and incidence of conflicts in Nigeria. A paper presented on theme of ‘‘ Africa – escaping primary commodity dilemma’’ at the Institute of World Economics and International Management, Bremen, Germany, 17th – 19th November, 2004. 15. Alabi, R.A, Aigbokhan, B and M.I Ailemen (2004): Improving Technical efficiency of Nigerian cocoa farmers through institutionalized farm credits. Paper presented at

9 Inaugural Symposium of Association of African Agricultural Economists. Regency hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 5th – 9th December, 2004. 16. Alabi, R.A (2003): Economic Analysis Of Cocoa Based Agroforestry System Oyo State, Nigeria: Stochastic Frontier Production Approach. Paper presented in Biannual Research Workshop of African Economic Research Consortium at the Intercontinental Hotel Kenya. 29th Nov. – 6th Dec,2003. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS 1. Training on Poverty Measurement, Analysis and Policy Impact. Organised by Poverty and Economic Policy Network based in Canada at Pullman Hotel, Dakar Senegal on 12- 18th June, 2010 2. Training on The distributive impacts of different growth strategies Organised by Poverty and Economic Policy Network based in Canada at Pullman Hotel, Dakar Senegal on 12-18th June, 2010 3. Capacity Building Initiative in Political Economy Analysis Workshop, organised by Harvard University, Cambridge. It was hosted by Institute for Social, Statistical and Economic Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, 16-27th June, 2008. 4. World Bank/AERC Workshop on ‘Trade and the Business Environment’ on 31st May, 2008 at Imperial Hotel and Resorts, Entebbe, Uganda. 5. Modeling the Poverty Impacts of Agricultural Shocks and Policies. Training Workshop organised by Poverty and Economic Policy Network, Canada at Dusit Thani Hotel, Manila, Philippines, December 6-12, 2008 THESES: 1. Alabi, R.A. (2004): Economic Efficiency Of Cocoa Based Agro forestry system in Oyo State. Ph.D Thesis Submitted to Dept of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. 2. Alabi, R.A (1994): The Impact of Interest and Exchange Reforms on Agricultural Export. M.Sc. Thesis Submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

RESEARCH INTEREST 1. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE AND PRODUCTION ECONOMICS 2. DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 3. FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS GRANTS AND AWARDS [1] Research Grant from Bilateral Cooperation in Education and Research (Internationales Büro des BMBF), Bonn, Germany. (Stating Period, 2011). [1] Research Grant by Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network based in Canada (for period of 2009 to 2010). [2] Georg Forster Research Fellowship Award of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Bonn, Germany (for period of 2007 to 2009). [3] Research Grant from African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Nairobi, Kenya (for period 2007 to 2010). [4] Research Grant from Ambrose Alli University, Ekopma, Nigeria (for period 2006 to 2007)

10 REFEREES: 1. Professor Karl Wohlmuth Institute For World Economics And International Management, Faculty Of Economics, University Of Bremen, Wilhelm- Herbst Straβe 5, Bremen, Germany. e-mail: [email protected] 2. Professor, A.G. Daramola Department Of Agricultural Economics and Extension Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. e-mail: [email protected] Phone number: (234)8033330057 3. Professor I.A Ajibefun Department Of Agricultural Economics and Extension Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. e-mail: [email protected] Phone number: (234)8034825338

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