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Selected Publications & Presentations

Ed Mabaya

Publications:

Zavale, H., Mabaya, E., and Christy, R., “Adoption of improved maize varieties among smallholder farmers in Mozambique”, Agrekon, Under review .

Mabaya, E., “Spatial Market Integration Under Discontinuous Trade: An Analysis of   Urban Spot Markets for Tomatoes in Zimbabwe”, Economie Rurale (French Agricultural Economics Journal), pp283-284, September-December 2004..

Mabaya, E., and Christy, R.D., “Markets, Government and Development: Structural Adjustment Programs in a Global Economy” in Christy, R. edited Achieving Sustainable Communities in a Global Economy, World Scientific Publishing, 2004, pp 113-136.

Mabaya, E., (2001), “The Theory and Practice of Market Integration”, Working Paper AEE 3/2001, University of Zimbabwe, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2001.

Mabaya, E.and Christy, R.D., “Wholesale Price Movements for Horticultural Produce in Zimbabwe: an Analysis of Tomato Prices in Harare” in Access and Equity Issues in Agriculture an Rural Development, Edited by Baharanyi, N., Zabawa, R., and Hill W.A., Tuskeegee University, 1998,   pp 209-225.

Guvheya, G., Mabaya, E., and Christy, R.D., “Smallholder Horticultural Markets in Zimbabwe: Margins, Price Transmission, and Spatial Integration”, Staff Paper #98-02, 1998.

Presentations

Mabaya, E. and Christy, R.D., "Marketing Opportunities and Challenges for African Fruits and Vegetables ”.,A Paper presented at the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Luisiana, July 16-20, 2005.

Mabaya, E., “Pricing Efficiency Under Discontinuous Trade: An analysis of Urban Spot Markets for Tomatoes in Zimbabwe” A paper presented at the “Agricultural Association of South Africa (AEASA) annual meetings”, Sormerset, South Africa, September, 2004.

Mabaya, E., “Innovative capacity building program for Africa: The Seeds OF Development Program.” A paper presented that the “Markets to raise incomes of poor farmers in Africa”   Rockefeller Foundation Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, April 5-8, 2004 .

Mabaya, E., “Globalization of African Economies: Lesson from Structural Adjustment Programs” presented at Achieving Sustainable Communities in a Global Economy Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, November 2002.

Mabaya, E., “Spatial Market Integration” a poster presented at the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) -Annual Conference (19-21 September 2001) Drakensberg, South Africa, 2001.

Guvheya, G., Mabaya, E., and Christy, R.D., "Smallholder Horticultural Markets in Zimbabwe: Margins, Price Transmission, and Spatial Integration" Poster Paper presented to European Association of Agricultural Economists meetings in Wageningen, The Netherlands, September 23-26, 1998. Also Cornell University Staff Paper #98-02, 1998.

Mabaya, E., Rusike, J., and Christy, R.D., "Market Structure and Price Movements in Zimbabwe’s Smallholder Horticultural Markets." Paper presented at the International Association of Agricultural Economists International Symposium, Pretoria, South Africa, August 10-15, 1998.

Guvheya, G., Mabaya, E., Gakonyo, N., Matanda, M., and Christy, R.D., "Horticultural Marketing in Zimbabwe: Price movements and Spatial Price Integration." Paper presented at the African Farm Management Conference: Farm and Farmer Organization for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa, Stellenbosch, South Africa, January 24-31, 1998.

Mabaya, E., and Christy, R.D., "Wholesale Price Movements for Horticultural Produce In Zimbabwe: An Analysis of Tomato Prices in Harare." Paper presented at the Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, Tuskegee University, Alabama, November 1997. (Published conference proceedings).

Current Research:

The guiding principle behind Dr. Mabaya’s current research is that efficient agricultural markets can contribute significantly to the economic development of rural populations in Less Developed Countries (LDCs). The research initiatives can be divided into two broad categories as follows:

Market Integration and Equilibrium: This quantitative research advances a diagnostic understanding of smallholder agricultural markets in Zimbabwe. The specific objectives are to: (a) analyze the market structure and participant conduct of smallholder grain and horticultural markets, (b) appraise the economic performance by evaluating market integration and competitive equilibrium between urban spot markets, (c) compare the structure, conduct and economic performance of smallholder grain markets vis-a-vis horticultural markets, and (d) suggest policy recommendations and institutional innovations based on the research findings. The research is being expanded to analyze integration and equilibrium among cereal markets in Southern Africa.

Seed Industry in East and Southern Africa: This research initiative conducts and co-ordinates market analysis of the seed industry in selected East and Southern African countries. The research findings are used in guiding market strategies for small to medium sized seed companies and informing public policy with the goal of improving service to smallholder farmers. The research uses the Industrial Organization framework to document the domestic industries’ market structure, participant conduct and economic performance. Case studies of small to medium sized seed companies will also the documented.

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