CURRICULUM VITAE NELSON H. WERE WAWIRE (Ph.D) SENIOR LECTURER PERSONAL DETAILS DATE OF BIRTH : October 10th 1963 MARITAL STATUS : Married. GENDER : Male. HEALTH : Good. NATIONALITY : Kenyan CONTACT ADDRESS Official : Department of Applied Economics P.O. Box 43844 - 00100 , Tel. No. +254-208710901/19 Ext. 3621/22(Office) Personal : Mobile +254722347139 E- Mail : [email protected] or [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Ph.D (Economics), M.A. (Economics), B.Ed (Economics and Business Studies) • Computer literate; Microsoft Word, Power Point, Eviews, STATA, SPSSPC, LIMDEP, TSP, Internet • Language: English, and Kiswahili

CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES • Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University. • August, 2008 to date: Chairman, Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University (Renewed on 1st August, 2010 for the second and final term according to the University Act) • April, 2010 to date: Expert Group member, World Economic Survey Expert Group, Ifo Institute for Economic Research, Munich, Germany • 2009 – 2012: Editor, International Journal of Advances in Developing Human Resources, Academy of Human Resource Development, USA • 2008 to date: Editor, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, published annually, New Delhi • Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium Research papers for publication and Ph.D research proposals. • Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium general Research proposals • Reviewer, Institute of Policy Analysis & Research, Discussion and Policy Papers, and Books, Nairobi, Kenya. • Consultant/Resource person with the African Research Economic Consortium

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES HELD . Jan. to July2008; Programme Coordinator; Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics . Sept, 2006 to June, 2008: Coordinator, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprises Development (CEED)

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. 2003 to August, 2008: Chairman, Departmental Postgraduate Committee, Department of Economics . 2007: A member of the ad hoc Departmental Committee to review degree programmes in economics in the effort towards establishing the School of Economics . 2007 to date: Member of a Board, Build Operate and Transfer (BOT), Kenyatta University. . 2007: Chairman, MBA Review Committee, School of Business. . June, 2006 to Sept. 2006. Examinations Coordinator, School of Humanities and Social Sciences . 1996 - 2000: Examinations Coordinator, Department of Economics . 1993 - 1996: Assistant Examinations Coordinator, Department of Economics

TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SUPERVISING RESEARCH WORK I teach Macroeconomics, Public Sector Economics, Research methods and Project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation at both Ph.D and masters levels. I supervise students doing their research on issues in Macroeconomics, Public Sector Economics, fiscal federalism and project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation. In addition, I train student in Economic Research methods.

A. On-Going Research Work: . Integrating Agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savanna ecosystems: Mara and Serengeti. A collaborative study with National Environmental Management Authority, Kenya Wildlife Services, Kenyatta University, National Museum of Kenya, Tanzania National Parks, and University of Dar es salaam. Funded by The World Bank through the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and central Africa. Position: Researcher/scientist - Socio-Economic Assessment of the Mara Serengeti ecosystem. Duration: July, 2009 – Jan. 2011 . Tax and Government Expenditure Reforms in Kenya: Objectives, Achievements, Challenges and the way forward. Public Sector Reform Book Project: Three decades of public sector reform in Sub-Saharan Africa, OSSREA, Addis Ababa. Position: Researcher/Author of one of the chapters

B. Ph.D Theses supervised successfully and students graduated: (i) The impact of government expenditure on economic growth in Kenya, by James Maingi Date of Graduation: Dec.2010 (ii) The ripple effect of minimum wages and the response of labour markets in Kenya, by Jacob O. Omolo, Date of Graduation: Dec.2010 (iii) Determinants of households’ seeking behaviour of family planning services in slums in Kenya, by Timoty Okech, Date of Graduation: Dec.2010 (iv) Determinants of ICT adoption by MSE in the Health sector, Kenya, by Stephen Muathe Date of Graduation: Dec.2010 (v) Social Capital and rural economic development in Western province of Kenya: An empirical analysis by Emmanuel O. Manyasa, Date of Graduation: Dec.2009. (vi) Determinants of budget deficits and macroeconomic performance in Kenya by George Kosimbei, Date of Graduation: Dec.2009

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(vii) Total factor productivity changes in the Kenyan manufacturing sector: a MALMQUIST index analysis, by Paul Gachanja M., Date of Graduation: Dec.2008

C. Ph.D Theses on-going supervision: (i) Regional Economic Disparities in Kenya: A Multidimensional Measurement Approach by Oyugi Linet Nyaboke (ii) Determinants of acquisition of financial services by the MSE in Nairobi, Kenya, by Ndede (iii) Interest rate pricing on loanable funds by Kenyan commercial banks, by Simiyu, M

D. There are four Ph.D students that are at the research proposals development stage after completing comprehensives successfully.

E. I have supervised successfully 25 masters theses/ projects both at the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University.

Served as an internal examiner for the following Doctor of Philosophy Theses (i) An Econometric Analysis of Energy Utilization in the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector: 1970 – 2006; Ph.D (Economics) by Susan O. Onuonga (ii) The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in HIV/AIDS Management Across the Education Sector in Kenya, Kenyatta University; Ph.D (Entrepreneurship), by Laban Ayiro

Served as an internal examiner for the following Master of Environmental Studies Theses (i) Valuation of Recreational Benefits and Assessment of Tourists’ Satisfaction in Kakamega Forest, Kenya, Kenyatta University

Served as an internal examiner for the following Master of Science (Finance) Theses (i) Applicability of Linter’s dividend policy to companies quoted on the Kenya’s Nairobi stock Exchange by Ikame (ii) Impact of privatization on firm performance: a case of selected privatized firms in Kenya, Kenyatta University (K.U) (iii) Constraints affecting availability of microfinance to small-scale entrepreneurs in rural Kenya: a case study of Mathira division, Nyeri District

Independent reader for the following Ph.D theses (i) On the efficiency of the Kenyan manufacturing sector: an empirical analysis. Doctor of Economics thesis, Martin- Luther-University, Germany, by Diana Mukwate (ii) Verification of factors affecting regional competitive performance of Kenyan SMEs in food processing

EMPLOYMENT RECORD August, 2008 to date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics, Kenyatta University. 2003 to July, 2008: Lecturer, Department of Applied Economics 1993 (November) - 2002: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics (Kenyatta University) 1993 (April, - Nov.), 1993 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Communication and Technology, College of Education and External Studies (C.E.E.S), University of Nairobi. 1993 Trainer of Trainers on Gender and Development. 1992 - March, 1993: Economist / Planning Officer II, Ministry of Planning and National Development, Assistant District Development Officer – Migori District

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1991 - 1992 Assistant Lecturer, Eregi T.T.C. Kakamega. 1990 - 1991 Researcher: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, VOPS (Kenya) Satellite. IDRC sponsored Project, Nairobi Kenya. 1988 - 1989 Teacher of Economics, Commerce and Business. Maji Mazuri High School, Eldama Ravine. Head of Business Education Department and Guidance and Counseling. Teacher in charge of Games. 1987 Teacher of Economics and Accounting (CPA), Friends College – Kaimosi 1984 - 1985 Teacher of Mathematics and Commerce, Bukhakunga Secondary School, Kakamega.

EDUCATION 2001 -2006: Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Economics (Kenyatta University) 1989-1991: Master of Arts in Economics (Kenyatta University) 1985-1988: B.ED (Hons) Economics and Business Studies (Kenyatta University) 1985: National Youth Service (NYS) Gilgil, Certificate of Serviceman. 1982-1983: Kangundo High School, Kangundo. House Captain, K.A.C.E. “A” Level Results: Principals in Mathematics, Economics and Geography, Subsidiary in General Paper. 1978-1981: Chebuyusi Secondary School, Kakamega. KCE (“O” Level) Workshop prefect 1971-1977: Lutaso Primary School, Kakamega. C.P.E “Primary Level”

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS • World Economic Survey Expert Group (WES Expert Group) • Kenya Economists and Statisticians Association (KESA) • African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) • Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA). • The Association of Third World Studies (ATWS)

PUBLICATIONS Okech, C. T, Wawire, N. H. W., Mburu T. K. (2011) Contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in Kenya’s city slums. International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 1 Jan. 2011, PP. 22 - 43 Wawire, N. H. W., Nafukho, F. M and Mungania, P. (2011), The Management of Adult Education in Africa. In the African Perspective on Adult Learning series. Pearson, South Africa. Sponsored by UNESCO, Wrote Chapters 3, 8 and 9. Wawire, N. H. W. and Nafukho, F. M. (2010), “Factors Affecting the Management of Women Groups’ Micro and Small Enterprises in Kakamega District, Kenya”, Journal of European Industrial Training, March, pp. 128 - 152. Wawire, N. H. W. 2008. “Access to Credit by Women's Groups in Kenya”, In Sarkar, S. and Kiriti-Nganga, W. T Gender Inequality in Developing Countries, New Delhi Arise Publishers. Wawire, N. H. W. Mwathia.P Omuonga. S.M 2008.”Determinants of Adoption of Organic Farming by Maize Farmers in Meru South District”in Kiriti-Nganga T Salamone.A.F Wawire.H.W.N International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies. Volume 1 Number 1:Spring 2008:108 - 118 Wawire N. H. W and A.D. Thuo. 2007. “Economic Environmental Valuation”, Chapter 5, in Waswa et al,(eds) Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Higher , Vol II; Nairobi: School of Environmental Studies and Human Sciences, Kenyatta University, chapter 5, Pp. 67 – 83.

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Wawire N. H. W and Nafukho F. M (2006) Investment in Human Capital through Institutions of Higher Education for the revival of Kenya’s economy. In Nafukho, F. M. and Chen (eds) Proceedings of the Academy of Human Resource Development. Bowling Green, Ohio: AHRD, pp. 1184 - 1190 (On CD) Wawire, N. H. W. 2006. Determinants of tax revenue in Kenya, unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Kenyatta University. Wawire N. H. W (2004) “The Economics of Pollution Control” In Keraka and Akunga (eds) Environmental Health Education in Eastern Africa Region: Challenges and the Way Forward. Nairobi: UNICEF /Kenyatta University (ISBN: 0001-0001-1) Wawire N. H. W (2004) "Disparities that Affect People with Disabilities in Kenya. In Momanyi, C. and Wawire N. H. W (eds) Disparities in Developing Countries: Types, Challenges and the Way Forward. Vol. 1 Disparities in Social Sciences, Politics and Gender. Nairobi: Association of Third World Studies- Kenya Chapter. Pp. 157 -162 (ISBN 9966-9969-18) Nafukho F. M and Wawire N. H. W (2004) "Developing Entrepreneurial Universities in Africa". In Momanyi, C. and Wawire N. H. W (Eds) Disparities in Science, Technology, Environment, HIV/AIDS and Education. Vol. 2. Nairobi: Association of Third World Studies- Kenya Chapter. Pp. 196 -203 (ISBN 9966-9969-19) Wawire N. H. W. (2003) “The Role of Tertiary Education in Revamping Kenya’s Declining Economic Growth". In Akuno et al (Eds) Higher Education in Africa: Issues in Management and Leadership. Selected Proceeding of International Conference on Transformation of higher Education management and leadership for efficacy in Africa Held at Kenyatta University Nov. 12th - 16th 2001. Pp. 272 - 290 Wawire N.H.W. (2003) “Trends in Kenya's Tax Ratios and Tax Effort Indices, and Their Implications for Future Tax Reforms". Egerton Journal. Vol. IV, Numbers 2&3. Njoro: Egerton University Press. Pp. 256 - 279 (ISSN 1021-1128) Wawire N. H. W. (2000) “Revenue productivity Implications of Kenya’s Tax System” In Kwesi Kwaa Prah and A. G. Ahmed (Eds.) Africa in Transformation: Political and Economic Issues. Vol.1 Chapter 6. Addis Ababa: OSSREA pp. 99 - 106 (ISBN 1- 919799-31-1) Wawire N. H. W (1999) Determinants of Women’s Groups Project Success and Sustainability In The Rural Areas of Kenya: A Case Study of Kakamega District. Funded by the Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Wawire N. H. W. (1994) An Assessment of Tax Revenue Performance in Kenya. Independent Review. Swedish International Development Authority (S.I.D.A) conference Paper, Nairobi. Bwisa H, Wawire N. H. W, Ouma S A, and Chemiron J (1993) Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector in Kenya. IDRC Report. Nairobi, Kenya. Wawire N H W (1991) An Empirical Assessment of Tax performance in Kenya: 1958-89. Unpublished MA Research paper, Kenyatta University Wawire N H W (1988) Education for Responsibility Kenyatta University Newsletter. Nairobi, Kenya.

CONSULTANCIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH AND OTHER AWARDS 2010: A member of a panel that conducted interviews to recruit Research Assistants for the Directorate of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance through the African Economic Research Consortium 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 5th July, to 3rd September,

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2010. Responsibilities: Teaching AERC Collaborative Ph.D students Public Sector Economics I. and also helping them come up with research concept notes for their Ph.D proposals. 2010: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, 16th August, to 1st October, 2010. Responsibility: Teaching AERC Collaborative Masters students Public Sector Economics II. 2010: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of Experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 17th August to 2nd October, 2009, training participants in Public Sector Economics. 2009: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Karen Leadership Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 29th June to 14th August, 2009, training participants in Research Methods and computer Applications I. 2009: Internal examiner for the comprehensive examination in macroeconomics for AERC Collaborative Ph.D Programme 2009: Macroeconomics Group member, Collaborative Ph.D Programme (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Macroeconomics, Whitesands Beach Resort, Kenya. 2008: Visiting resource person at the Joint Faculties for Electives (JFE) African Economic Research Consortium, Arusha Tanzania, 18th August, to 3rd October, 2008, training participants in Public Sector Economics. 2008: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Entebbe Uganda. 2007: Trainer/Resource person; Project planning and management, data collection and analysis (02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) African Office) 2007: Public Sector Economics Group member, CPP (AERC): Team of experts setting comprehensive exams in Public Sector Economics, Panari Hotel, Kenya. 2006: Reviewer, Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), Bowling Green, 2007 China Conference papers. 2005: Jointly won UNESCO sponsored project to write a University level textbook on “The management of Adult Education in Africa” under the in the African Perspective series 2004: Jointly won and wrote strategic plans for three ministries through Global Innovations in Management 2004: Joint Editor, Association of third word studies-Kenya Chapter conference proceedings 1998: Jointly won and carried out consultant work on: “Rationalization of government pre-service training institutions and their curricular.” Report submitted to the Civil Service Reform Secretariat., sponsored by World Bank. 1998: Individually won an organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Research grant to finance a study entitled: The Determinants of Women’s Groups project success and sustainability in the rural areas of Kenya: A case study of Kakamega District. 1993 Trainer of Trainers on Gender and Development. 1992-1993: Economist / Planning Officer II, Ministry of Planning and National Development, Assistant District Development Officer - Migori District. 1991: Jointly won a Research Award to undertake a study entitled: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, V.O.Ps (Kenya) Satellite. IDRC sponsored project, Nairobi, Kenya. 1990: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my post-graduate studies. Page 6 of 13

1985: Obtained a Kenya Government scholarship to finance my under-graduate studies

SERVICE TO THE ACADEMIC AND THE KENYAN FRATERNITY • Editor, International Journal of Advances in Developing Human Resources, 2009 - 2012 • Editor, International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies, New Delhi, 2008 onwards. • Reviewed the book on “Reforming Local Authorities for better service delivery in developing countries: Lessons from Rural poverty reduction and local government support programme in Kenya” edited by Tiberius Barasa and Wim Eising.June,2010 • Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium Research papers for publication and Ph.D research proposals, Continuous • Reviewer, African Research Economic Consortium Research proposals, continuous • Reviewer, Institute of Policy Analysis & Research, Discussion and Policy Papers, Nairobi, Kenya continuous • Reviewer, Academy of Human resources conference papers, continuous • Reviewer, Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology (JAGST), Research, Production and Extension Division, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology • Reviewer, Chemi Chemi Journal; An international Journal for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kenyatta University • Member, Kenya Economist and Statisticians Association (KESA) • A member of the Training Policy committee, Kenyatta University • A member of the Directorate Complex Committee, Kenyatta University • A member of the Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) Board, Kenyatta University • Associate Editor, Association of Third World Studies, Kenya chapter • Member, Publicity Committee, Association of Third World Studies • Patron, Bunyala East Community Educational Services (BECES) • Member of Board of Governors, Sivilie Secondary School. • Reading Clerk- Friends International Church, Ngong Road. • Technical volunteer-Kenya programmes of Disabled Persons (KPDP) • A member of Western Province Leaders Committee on improvement of Education. • External Examiner, Kagumo Teachers College (Examines Economics, Commerce and Accounting 1997- 2001 • Treasurer, Kenya-American Studies Association

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONGRESS /CONFERENCES 13th – 18th December, 2010: The Library Digitalization Software Training workshop Held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre. 18th – 20th November, 2010: Selection of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Bank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Mugumu (Tanzania): Facilitator. 14th – 17th November, 2010: Selection of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Bank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Narok (Kenya): Facilitator. 10th – 11th November, 2010: Open Access Africa, Biomed Centrals two day conference on open access publishing at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. Participant 14th October, 2010. Collaborative Ph.D degree programme in Economics for Sub-Sharan African, Seminar presentation of Ph.D theses draft proposals for CPP Class of 2009, Session Chair, Kenya School of Monetary Studies.

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26th August 2010. Dissemination workshop for petroleum products demand in Kenya study, organised by KIPPRA, Venue: Kenya School of Monetary Studies Stakeholders’. Responsibility: Discussant 2 4th August, 2010: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannah ecosystem, Project Review Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, organized by National Museum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU. Venue: Seasons Hotel, Narok, Kenya. Responsibility: Presentation of baseline surveyon socio-economic assessment. 6th August, 2010: Rural poverty reduction and local government support programme-Lessons learned seminar and book presentations, Nairobi Safari Club. 13th April, 2010: Kenya Economist and Statisticians Association (KESA) seminar on theme Kenya Vision 2030: the way forward. 8th to 10th February, 2010, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensive examinations in Public Sector Economics, Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya. 6th to 8th December, 2009, Rethinking economic policy in light of the global economic and financial crisis, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 2nd to 6th December, 2009, University Management, Senate and Directors Retreat, North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa. 16th to 18th November, 2009, Academic Board Meeting for the Collaborative Masters programme in Economics for Anglophone Africa, Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, Ghana. 14th to 16th October, 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannah ecosystem, project implementation workshop organized by National Museum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU. Venue: Seasons Hotel, Narok, Kenya. Responsibility: Presentation of preliminary work on socio-economic assessment. 19th to 20th October, 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannah ecosystem, project implementation workshop organized by National Museum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU. Venue: Giraffe Hotel, Mugumu, Tanzania Responsibility: Presentation of preliminary work on socio-economic assessment. 24th – 26th August 2009: Integrating agro-diversity with conservation to improve livelihoods in savannah ecosystem project implementation workshop organized by National Museum of Kenya (NMK), University of Dar-es-salaam (UDSM), TANAPA, NEMA, KWS, and KU. 24th August, 2009: African Economic Research Consortium, Training programme consultative meeting of the strategic plan for 2010-2015, Nairobi, Kenya, August 24, 2009 9th July, to October, 2009, African Economics Research Consortium Joint facilities for electives (JFE), Seminar Series 2009 (Every Thursday Evening). 28th May, 2009: Child poverty and economic policy conference, The Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 26th - 27th March, 2009: Internal examiner for the comprehensive examination in macroeconomics for AERC Collaborative Ph.D Programme (CPP) 18th March, 2009: Seminar External Discussant; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) internal review seminar on “Demand for petroleum products in Kenya”. 5th to 9th February, 2009, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub- Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensive examinations in Macroeconomics, White Sands Beach Resort. Page 8 of 13

2nd to 3rd November, 2008; African Perspectives on Adult learning (APAL) Seminar, Nairobi, organized by UNESCO Institute of lifelong learning and DVV International. 24th - 27th September, 2008, Subject Specialist Workshop (Macroeconomics), organized by African Economic Research Consortium, Arusha, Tanzania 24th July, 2008, World Bank workshop on Kenya Poverty and Inequality Assessment (KPIA) Report and Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) Consultations, World Bank, Nairobi, Kenya. 24th - 28th June 2008, Subject Specialist Workshop (Public Sector Economics), organized by African Economic Research Consortium, Arusha, Tanzania 11th - 13th June, 2008: African Perspectives in Adult Learning (APAL): special coaching session for authors of the book on Management of Adult Education Programmes in Africa, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning in Hamburg 6th - 8th, February 2008, The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub- Saharan Africa: Meeting of Teams of Experts to set comprehensive examination, 2008, Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe. 23rd – 25th January, 2008, preparing a proposal for the Directorate complex, Kenyatta University, Utali, Hotel 14th – 16th Nov. 2007, International Conference on Enabling Business Environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs): Challenges, Opportunities and the Way forward; Organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED), School of Business, Kenyatta University. 30th October, 2007, Research dissemination workshop on Factors affecting Women Entrepreneurs in Micro and small Enterprises in Kenya: a primary Research Report: Intercontinental Hotel, Kenya Institute of Management, ILO-Irish Aid 4th – 5th September 2007: Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) workshop, School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya 13th – 16th August 2007: Preparing the Investment Manual for Build Operate and Transfer, Utali Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya 20th – 22nd June 2007: Subject Specialist Workshop (Managerial Economics), organized by African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi, Kenya. 5th June 2007: Review of Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) Mandate Workshop, Utali Hotel, Organized by the Ministry of Trade and Industries. 30th May, 2007: National workshop on policy options in achieving vision 2030, Hilton Hotel, organized by the School of Economics, University of Nairobi 02 - 28, April, 2007: Trainer, Project planning and management, data collection and analysis (02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) African Office 5th - 7th February, 2007 The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub- Saharan Africa: A meeting of teams of experts to set comprehensive examination papers in core and elective fields for AERC Panari Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 14th to 16th Sept. 2005 Sixth International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies Held at Western University College, Kakamega, on development challenges in Africa. 14th to 16th Sept. 2004 Fifth International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies Held at University of East Africa, Baraton on development challenges in Africa. 12th August 2004. Stakeholders’ workshop on Directorate of Personnel Management Strategic Plan, Lenana House, Nairobi 24th to 26th March 2004 International Environmental Health Education Workshop in Eastern Africa Region: Challenges and the Way Forward. 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third World Page 9 of 13

Studies Held at Kenyatta University 26/6/2003 Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Nairobi, sponsored by the World Bank Institute. 18/9/2002 – 20/9/2002 International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies -Kenya Chapter on “Towards Effective Strategies for the Management of Africa’s Resources for Development” hosted by , Nairobi, Kenya. 23/5/2002 – 24/5/2002 International Conference on “Institutionalizing Democracy in Kenya: Prospects and Challenges” hosted by DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Limuru Conference Centre, Kenya 17/2/2002 – 22/2/2002 The Seventh Eastern Africa – American Studies Conference on “Shifts in the US Kenya Relations” hosted by KAMESA, Egerton University Njoro. 16/11/2001 -19/11/2001International Conference on Transformation of Higher Education Management and Leadership for Efficacy in Africa. Nairobi- Kenya. 17/9/2001 - 19/9/2001 The Second International Conference of the Association of Third World studies on “Africa Beyond Ignorance, Corruption, Conflicts, Poverty and HIV/AIDS” - Egerton University, Njoro. 10/7/2001 - 11/7/2001 International Conference on Finance and Development: Evidence and policy. Hosted by KIPPRA and DFID, Nairobi, Kenya. 28/3/2001 - 30/3/2001 National Conference on Poverty, Literacy, Health and Environmental Issues in Kenya: Exploring the Alternative Development Strategies. Hosted by OSSREA, Kenya Chapter, Nakuru, Kenya. 15/11 - 17/11/2000. The first Annual Conference of the Association of the Third World Studies- Kenya chapter on “The World in the 21st Century: Lessons from The Past and Perspectives in the Future”. Hosted by - Eldoret, 12/12/97-15/12/97: Discussion of courses offered in Economics Department, Kenyatta University. Hotel Water Buck, Nakuru, Kenya. 3/11/96-8/11/96: Fifth Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Congress. Bellville Inn, Cape Town, South Africa. 25/7/96-28/7/96: Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA), Moi University Sub-Chapter, Bongo Hotel, Kitale, Kenya. 13/12/94-16/12/94: Economic Reform in Kenya. The Independent Review Seminar. Silver Spring Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 4/7/93-10/7/93: District Development Plans 1994 - 96 for Nyanza and Western. Discussion Workshop. Parkvilla Hotel, Webuye, Kenya. 18/4/93-24/4/93: Training of Trainers (TOT) on Gender and Development (GAD). Femnet Training Seminar. Midwest Hotel, Kericho, Kenya. 4/4/93-9/4/93: Review Workshop on International Fund for Agricultural Development (I.F.A.D) and Farmers Group Community Social Program (F.G.C.S.P). Activities, Migori and Homa Bay Districts. Hotel Hippo Buck, Homa Bay, Kenya. 31/3/93-3/4/93: Budgeting for UNCEF sponsored Programs in Migori District. Homa Bay Tourist Hotel, Homa Bay, Kenya. 16/3/93-24/3/93: District Water Supply and Sanitation Program, objective oriented project planning (O.O.P.P). Hotel Royale, Kisumu, Kenya. 18/12/92: Industrial Organization of Vegetable Oils Sector, Kenya Satellite. Jacaranda Hotel- Nairobi, Kenya.

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PAPERS AND DOCUMENTS PRESENTED IN SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS 18th – 20th November, 2010: Presentation of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Bank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Mugumu (Tanzania): Facilitator. 14th – 17th November, 2010: Presentation of best bet practices for ASARECA/World Bank sponsored Biodiversity (BASE) project workshops, Narok (Kenya): Facilitator. 29th July, 2010, The determinants of value added tax revenue in Kenya, Nelson H. W. Wawire, A Paper presented at African Economics Research Consortium JFE, Seminar Series 2010. 9th July, 2009, Social Capital Formation in Rural Areas of Western Province of Kenya: An Empirical Analysis, by, Emmanuel Manyasa, Nelson H. W. Wawire and Martin N. Etyang. A Paper presented at African Economics Research Consortium JFE, Seminar Series 2009. 14th - 16th November, 2007 Factors affecting the management of women groups micro, small and medium enterprises in Kakamega district 5th June 2007: Views on the consultant’s report on Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) mandate. Review of KIBT Mandate Workshop, Utali Hotel, Organized by the Ministry of Trade and Industries. 02 - 28, April, 2007: Trainer, Project planning and management, data collection and analysis (02 - 28, April, 2007, Adaama, Ethiopia. Sponsored by United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) African Office) 5th - 7th February, 2007 The Collaborative Ph.D degree Programme (CPP) in Economics for Sub- Saharan Africa: A meeting of teams of experts to set comprehensive examination papers in core and elective fields, Panari Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 14th to 16th Sept. 2004 Wawire N. H. W. Access to Credit by Women's Groups in Kakamega District, Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities. Association of Third World Studies - Kenya Chapter. University of East Africa, Baraton. 12th August 2004.Godia G, and Wawire N.H W. Strategic Plan for the Directorate of Personnel Management, Lenana House, Nairobi 24th to 26th March 2004 Wawire N. H. W The Economics of Pollution Control. International Environmental Health Education Workshop in Eastern Africa Region: Challenges and the Way Forward. 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Wawire N. H. W Disparities that Affect People With Disabilities. Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies Held at Kenyatta University 17th to 19th Sep. 2003 Nafukho F. M and Wawire N. H. W Developing Entrepreneurial Universities in Africa. Fourth International Conference of the Association of Third World Studies Held at Kenyatta University 18/9/2002 - 20/9/2002 Wawire N. H. W Tax Reform and Tax Revenue Mobilization for Economic Development in Kenya. Third ATWS International Conference. 23/5/2002 - 24/5/2002 Wawire N. H. W The Forgotten People: An Analysis of the Socio- economic Status of People with Disabilities In Kenya. DAAD Limuru 17/2/2002 – 22/2/2002 Wawire N. H. W. Revamping Kenya’s Economic Growth through African Growth and Opportunity Act: A myth in the making or a reality? KAMESA Conference 16/11/2001–19/11/2001 Wawire N. H. W. The Role of Tertiary Education in Revamping Kenya’s Declining Economic Growth. International Conference on Transformation of higher Education management and leadership for efficacy in Africa. Nairobi- Kenya Page 11 of 13

16/9/2001 - 19/9/2001 Wawire N.H.W. The Future of Kenya's Tax system. Association of Third World Studies 2nd conference, Egerton University, Njoro. 10/7/2001 - 11/7/2001 Wawire N. H. W. Improving Rural Women's Access to credit and Financial services from commercial Banks and Micro-finance institutions in Kenya: A case study of Women's Groups in Kakamega District. International conference on Finance and Development: Evidence and Policy Issues. Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 15/11/2000-17/11/ 2000 Wawire N H W and Nafukho F M. Management of Women Groups’ Projects in Kakamega District. The 1st Annual Conference of the Association of the Third World Studies- Kenya Chapter. Sirikwa Hotel- Eldoret. 15/11/2000-17/11/ 2000: Nafukho F M and Wawire N H W. Investment in Human Capital for Development: The Central Role of Universities in Kenya. The 1st annual conference of the Association of the Third World Studies – Kenya chapter. Sirikwa Hotel- Eldoret, 15th to 17th November 2000. 3/11/96-8/11/96: Wawire N H W Revenue Productivity Implications of Kenya's Tax System. Fifth OSSREA Congress Paper. Bellville Inn, Cape Town, South Africa. 25/7/96-28/7/96: Wawire N H W Revenue Productivity Implications of Kenya's Tax System. OSSREA Moi University Sub-Chapter Paper. Bongo Hotel, Kitale, Kenya. 13/12-16/12/94: Wawire N H W An Assessment of Tax Revenue Performance in Kenya. Independent Review Conference Paper, Sponsored by Swedish International Development Authority (S.I.D.A), Silver Spring Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. 4/7/93-10/7/93: Migori District Development Plan 1994 - 96 Parkvilla, Webuye, Kenya. 18/12/92: Wawire N H W Performance of Industrial Vegetable Oil Processing Sector in Kenya. Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

RESEARCH AND TRAINING INTEREST • Macroeconomic and Trade issues • Public Sector Economics • Socio-economic assessment of the livelihoods • Project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation • Cost Benefit Analysis/sensitivity analysis • Sustainability of Enterprises • Development Economics • Gender and Development • Women Economic Empowerment • Management and Human resources issues

REFEREES Prof. Germano Mwabu School of Economics University of Nairobi P.0.Box 30197-00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Dr.Domiano Kulundu Manda School of Economics University of Nairobi P.0.Box 30197-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Page 12 of 13

Dr. Kimani Mburu Dean, School of Economics Kenyatta University P.0.Box 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that these data correctly describe my qualifications, my experience, and me.

Signature ------Date: 5th January, 2011

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