Board Member
J.P. (JPR) Ochieng’-Odero is a scientist with a keen interest in the place of science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) in economic development, and the role of learning and knowledge sharing in capacity strengthening, especially in the Global South. He is an ardent lobbyist for the increased use of research evidence to inform African policy, programming, and practice. He:
- Is currently the Research and Relationship Manager (East Africa) of the Evidence Fund administered by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of the UK.
- Was Project Team Leader of DFID’s East Africa Research Fund (EARF).
- Was Team Leader of the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) programme funded by FCDO.
- Was Deputy Director & Head of Scientific Programmes of the Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR)
- Was a Senior Research Scientist and head of the capacity strengthening programme of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
- Graduated with a BSc. (Zoology) in 1982 from the University of Pune and was awarded the Indian National Merit Scholarship for Science in April 1982.
- Graduated with a PhD in Zoology (specializing in Entomology) from the University of Auckland in 1989.
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