Research Scientist Socio-Economics & Policy Analysis Development Studies & Environmental Economics Fisheries Value Chains • Governance Analysis • Policy Briefs Email: jochiewo@kmfri.co.ke Email: jacobochiewo@gmail.com Research Experience 27 years of research in socioeconomics, natural resource policy analysis, development studies, governance analysis, value chain analyses, fish trade and marketing, ecosystem approach to Fisheries/Aquaculture, community training, livelihood analysis, preparation of policy briefs and science communication. Academic Qualifications PhD (Development Studies) – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology Master of Arts in Economics Bachelor of Arts (Upper Second Class Honours) Research Location KMFRI Mombasa Research Centre Department: Socio-Economics Specialization: Development Studies and Environmental Economics | Leadership Focus: Bridging socioeconomic research and natural resource policy to enhance fisheries governance, value chain efficiency, and community livelihoods for sustainable coastal development in Kenya and the Western Indian Ocean region. Dr. Jacob Ochiewo, PhD, has 27 years of research experience in socioeconomics, natural resource policy analysis, development studies, governance analysis, value chain analyses, fish trade and marketing, ecosystem approach to Fisheries/Aquaculture, community training, livelihood analysis, preparation of policy briefs and science communication. As a Research Scientist at KMFRI, Dr. Ochiewo specializes in development studies and environmental economics, applying interdisciplinary approaches to address complex challenges facing Kenya's coastal and marine resources. His work integrates socioeconomic assessments with ecological understanding to support evidence-based decision-making. Dr. Ochiewo's research focuses on understanding the human dimensions of fisheries and aquaculture systems, analyzing how policies and governance structures impact resource-dependent communities, and developing practical recommendations for sustainable resource management that balances conservation with livelihood security. Research Specializations & Analytical Expertise Socioeconomic Assessments & Monitoring Governance & Institutional Capacity Analysis Causal Chain & DPSIR Analysis Fisheries Value-Chain Analysis Natural Resource Policy Analysis Fisheries Management Plan Development & Monitoring Key Research Contributions
Policy & Capacity Building Policy Briefs & Science Communication – Extensive experience preparing policy briefs and translating complex research findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers, resource managers, and coastal communities. Community Training & Livelihood Analysis – Led community training initiatives and livelihood assessments to enhance local capacity for sustainable resource management and poverty alleviation. Book & Report Contributions – Contributing author to The Status of Kenya Fisheries: Towards the sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources for food security and economic development (KMFRI 2018); The RV Mtafiti: Marine Research towards Food Security and Economic Development in Kenya; The Regional State of the Coast Report: Western Indian Ocean (UNEP-Nairobi Convention/WIOMSA 2015); Global International Waters Assessment (GIWA) – Somali Coastal Current Sub-region. Dr. Jacob Ochiewo's extensive research and policy analysis expertise at KMFRI strengthens the Institute's capacity to understand the socioeconomic dimensions of fisheries and aquaculture, develop evidence-based management strategies, and translate scientific findings into policy action – ensuring that Kenya's coastal and marine resources are governed equitably and sustainably for the benefit of resource-dependent communities. |