Ann Kingiri is a Principal Research Fellow and the Director of Research and Innovation. She holds a PhD degree, in Development Policy and Practice, from UK; A Master’s degree in biosafety in plant biotechnology (Environmental Biosafety), from Mache Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy; a Master of Science in Plant Pathology and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, both from University of Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Kingiri’s current research focusses on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policy and inclusive development in the context of Africa. Her innovation-oriented research, capacity strengthening and policy analysis are anchored in innovation systems and transformative thinking across sectors including agriculture, renewable technologies, biotechnology, digital innovation, gender and climate change. She has published on various areas including governance of technologies, digital innovation, gender, renewable energy, climate change policy, and STI among others. She serves in several national regional and international technical committees oriented to STI and development.
Link to publications – https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7006-8508
