Esther Leah Achandi (PhD)

Economist, Researcher, Christian

[AFS Forum @TheAGRF]

Transforming Africa’s agri-food systems requires inclusive solutions, bold innovation, and strategic collaboration.

Ahead of #AFSForum2026 in Kigali, join our upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum Webinar on July 28, 2026 (2:00–3:00 PM EAT): Shifting Norms & Shifting Systems: Challenging Restrictive Norms through Gender.

We’ll explore evidence-based, gender-transformative innovations in East Africa's maize, legume, and dairy value chains alongside key experts:

🎙️ Dr. Dr @Eileen Bogweh Nchanji – Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT

🎙️ Dr. @alegalie ' – ILRI

🎙️ Dr. @EAchandi (PhD) – ILRI

🎙️ Mr. Lutomia Cosmas – Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT

🎙️ Dr. @Ampaire15 – IDRC

Learn how social inclusion builds resilience, grows jobs, and nourishes communities across Africa!
#AFSForum2026 #AgriFoodSystems #FoodSecurity #BuildingResilience #IDRC #ILRI #AllianceBioversityCIAT

[CGIAR GENDER @CGIARgender]

At #AFSForum2025, we are conversing and co-creating solutions with young people working in the food systems.

Here’s what @vnereah said on the sidelines of the forum.

#GenderinAg @CGIAR @TheAGRF @AGRA_Africa

[Shahida.Hussien @ShahidaHussien]

'The livelihoods of 700 million Africans depend on livestock. When discussing livestock, it's essential to recognize its role not only in the food system but also in tackling other significant challenges.' @ADjikeng of @ILRI at the @TheAGRF Food systems & nutrition plenary

[Vivian Nerea @vnereah]

Youth are relational and transitional: so we are fixing the system to ensure youth can engage in #agriculture profitably @nicoliendehaan #AFSForum2024 #InnovateAccelerateScale @CGIARgender

[CGIAR GENDER @CGIARgender]

🔇 Keynote address at the #AFSForum2024

@CGIARgender Director Nicoline de Haan-@ncdehaan
will give speak on 'Youth in International Agricultural Research for Development'. Join us at the Youth Dome : https://t.co/0hs6PNXg84 #InnovateAccelerateScale

@TheAGRF

[Vivian Nerea @vnereah]

In 30 minutes ..

#AFSForum2024

[Dr Ranjitha Puskur @r_puskur]

@NetsayiMudege @MaureenMiruka @EsNjuguna @EAchandi @nchanjieileen

[Esther Leah Achandi (PhD) @EAchandi]

@GreenhillUg Thank you @GreenhillUg, I had a wonderful high school experience and made some life-long connections!!! Blessed 30th anniversary!

[Esther Leah Achandi (PhD) @EAchandi]

@GreenhillUg @EDGARKIIZA @SueNsibirwa @TheMutaD @UncleBob256 @joshuanagenda @GHOSAUG Seeing Mrs. Maraka and Team!!! We celebrate and rejoice with you!!!!

[Esther Leah Achandi (PhD) @EAchandi]

Recalling the same building from my high school years!!! Keep going strong @GreenhillUg !!!

[Greenhill Academy UG @GreenhillUg]

It’s time to wrap up the school term but first, our students get to enjoy a fun school production called “Deceit & Desire - an adaptation of the country wife” done by the 2024 A-Level Literature class.

We wish you all our students happy happy holidays. 🙏🏽🤩✨
#GreenhillSchools

[Esther Leah Achandi (PhD) @EAchandi]

😄jumping to conclusions without paying any attention to context and content

[Khoa Vu @KhoaVuUmn]

Real footage of economists jumping to conclusion based on evidence from one paper:

[Pamela Wairagala @pwairagala]

#CGIAR #SAPLING stakeholders are meeting in #Mukono- Uganda to review survey findings and development interventions to address #Gender empowerment gaps and norms impacting #livestock production. @ILRI @isabaltenweck @ouma_emily

[Pamela Wairagala @pwairagala]

Access to sanitation facilities is one of the factors that affect women empowerment in #livestock production and business in #Masaka. @CGIAR @ILRI #SAPLING @isabaltenweck @ouma_emily @EAchandi

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

#ILRIResearchSpotlight: Livestock support women’s empowerment & empowerment benefits the livestock sector.

But a study of the #Tanzania #Kilimanjaro & #Tanga shows why empowerment must include local #gender customs & workarounds.

https://t.co/GCjPblIweV @EAchandi @alegalie

[Dr Eileen Nchanji @nchanjieileen]

Farmer led sessions reflecting on their experiences integrating social innovations in their farming systems and what the opportunity are in this season. Gender Equality and UU initiative collaborations in Kenya @BiovIntCIAT_eng @_PABRA @r_puskur @BiovIntCIAT_eng @bswaswa

[Esther Leah Achandi (PhD) @EAchandi]

@judy_kimani @ILRI Great Job!!!!

[Isabelle Baltenweck @isabaltenweck]

2 of my favourite topics in 1 seminar :) gender and dairy! dont miss this webinar featuring my @ILRI colleague @EAchandi

[CGIAR GENDER @CGIARgender]

How can we create more accessible and equitable markets for women farmers and traders? @ILRI 's @EAchandi shares more

Also explore @CGIAR wide news and read why we need to invest in women's economic empowerment: https://t.co/eso4h0kIwW #GenderinAg #InvestinWomen #IWD2024

[Greenhill Academy UG @GreenhillUg]

The friendships we make in school are the ones that shape us, support us, and stay with us through thick and thin. 💚Tag your best friends from school and share some of your best memories.
#GreenhillSchools #GreenhillKids #friendshipdiaries

[CGIAR GENDER @CGIARgender]

#Nowreading latest evidence explainer on how better use of gender-disaggregated data will improve climate-smart agriculture programs. A forthcoming study sought to understand the available data and identify gaps.

Read more: https://t.co/yMtXmIbXOQ #GenderinAg @CARE @CGIAR