Josey Kamanda

Researcher - Innovation Scaling and Agribusiness Acceleration


Josey supports IWMI’s global innovation scaling and agribusiness acceleration portfolio, with focus is on building climate resilient livelihoods through innovation systems and scaling science, multi-stakeholder partnerships, market systems development, governance research and institutional innovation. Josey has agricultural research and development experience in Asia and Africa putting innovation systems concepts into practice and linking knowledge with action for improved food security, livelihoods and ecosystem health. Before joining IWMI, he worked with Save the Children International as a Technical Advisor, Food Security and Livelihoods. Prior to that he worked with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, where he managed the High Iron Bean Compact of the AfDB-funded Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) program. He has worked with several CGIAR centers including Africa Rice and ICRISAT, the Knowledge, Technology and Innovation (KTI) group of Wageningen University and Research (WUR) as well as private companies in the financial and water sectors. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from the Division of Social and Institutional Change in Agricultural Development at the University of Hohenheim (Germany). He obtained Msc. in Technology Management from the University of Surrey (UK), and Bsc. in Agricultural Engineering (First Class Honors) from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT – Kenya).


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Latest news for Josey Kamanda

Ethiopia and Kenya to benefit from solar-powered technologies 

The Solar Energy for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) project in Ethiopia and Kenya aims to strengthen food systems and improve climate resilience ...

The Frontlines Learning Exchange webinar series sheds light on science in difficult places

FLEX shares critical knowledge on climate resilience from conflict-affected settings and offers a space for learning, collaboration and collective action for the benefit of fragile communities ...

Coordinated investment in irrigation is key to Kenya’s future

Climate-smart, inclusive irrigation solutions empower Kenya’s farmers ...

IWMI and climate tech startup SunCulture establish landmark partnership to advance sustainable solar irrigation in Kenya 

The pioneering partnership aims to scale solar irrigation for climate-resilient agriculture and safeguard Kenya’s water resources ...

Latest publications by Josey Kamanda

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Atmospheric water harvesting for refugee host communities in Jordan: Innovation Package and Scaling Readiness (IPSR) Report

International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration | December 31st, 2024
Al-Zu’bi, Maha; Michalscheck, Mirja; Hulbert, S.; Kamanda, Josey
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Koolboks off-grid refrigeration solution in Nigeria: Innovation Package and Scaling Readiness (IPSR) Report

International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration | December 30th, 2024
Quadri, S.; Luwa, S.; Michalscheck, Mirja; Kamanda, Josey
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Summary report of the Stability-and-Peace Accelerator Program in Nigeria, Kenya and Jordan

International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration | December 30th, 2024
Ahmed, D.; Karunakaran, K.; Qiu, Z.; Al-Zu’bi, Maha; Michalscheck, Mirja; Kamanda, Josey; Quadri, S.; Nkosi, Mahlatse; Craparo, A.
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