Regina Birner
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Regina Birner is a leading scholar in agricultural policy, governance, and the digital transformation of food systems in low- and middle-income countries. Her research bridges the gap between technological innovation and institutional reform, with a particular focus on livestock development, rural governance, and the political economy of agricultural policy. In her highly cited work “Connected cows and cyber chickens? Stocktaking and case studies of digital livestock tools in Kenya and India” (2021, 48 citations), Birner critically examines the potential and pitfalls of digital technologies in livestock systems, offering one of the first systematic assessments of their real-world impact on poverty, food security, and environmental sustainability. Her contributions have shaped debates on how digital tools can be effectively governed to benefit smallholder farmers, rather than exacerbating inequality. With a career spanning decades, Birner has also advanced understanding of decentralization, public service delivery, and the role of institutions in agricultural development. Her work is widely influential among policymakers, development practitioners, and researchers, making her a key voice in the global conversation on sustainable food systems and inclusive rural transformation.
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