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Alpesh Leua

Navsari Agricultural University, ASPEE Agribusiness Management Intitute, Navsari Agricultural University, Anand Agricultural University B A College of Agriculture

ORCID iD 0000-0002-8675-9856
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Senior Agricultural Economist with 18+ years of experience in applied research, policy advisory, programme management, and capacity building in agriculture and rural development. Proven expertise in agricultural markets, value chains, climate change economics, food and livelihood security, econometric analysis, and institutional strengthening. Extensive experience working with government agencies, academia, and development partners, including World Bank–supported programmes.
He has led and contributed to several large, externally funded research and development programmes supported by ICAR, the World Bank, NITI Aayog, NABARD, and the Government of Gujarat. As Principal Investigator of the Farmer First Programme (ICAR), Dr. Leua coordinated multidisciplinary interventions aimed at improving farm incomes, productivity, and resilience among small and marginal farmers. The programme integrated technology assessment, market linkage, and livelihood diversification, aligning closely with global development priorities such as poverty reduction, inclusive growth, and SDG-aligned agricultural transformation.

Employment

  • Navsari Agricultural University Professor and Head
    2020 - Present
  • ASPEE Agribusiness Management Intitute, Navsari Agricultural University Associate Professor
    2012 - 2020

Education

  • Anand Agricultural University B A College of Agriculture PhD
    2001 - 2005

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (24)