Desalegn Begna | Animal sceince | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Desalegn Begna | Animal sceince | Best Researcher Award

Lead researcher at Ethiopian Policy Studies Institute, Ethiopia

Dr. Desalegn Begna Rundassa is a seasoned livestock specialist at the Policy Studies Institute in Ethiopia, with over two decades of experience in apiculture, livestock research, and rural development. He holds a PhD in Apiculture Science from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, an MSc in Animal Production Systems from Utrecht University, and a BSc in Animal Science from Haramaya University. Dr. Desalegn has held key research and leadership roles at various institutions, including Oromia Agricultural Research Institute and Ambo University. His expertise spans livestock policy analysis, value chain development, honeybee biology, and the socio-economic impacts of apiculture. He has led numerous national-level evaluations and consultancies, published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, authored policy briefs and technical reports, and contributed to books on Ethiopian apiculture. His research has significantly influenced livestock policy formulation and the advancement of sustainable beekeeping practices in Ethiopia.

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🎓 Education Details

  • PhD, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, January 2011

  • MSc, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, December 2004

  • BSc in Animal Science, Haramaya University, July 1989

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  1. Livestock Specialist
    Policy Studies Institute, Ethiopia
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    • Focused on research and policy analysis related to livestock development, including apiculture and rural development strategies.

    • Conducted in-depth studies on livestock systems, evaluating the impact of various policies on rural farmers and the broader economy.

    • Worked on institutional analysis to inform evidence-based policy recommendations in the livestock sector.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Livestock policy and institutional performance

  • Apiculture development and bee health

  • Sustainable livestock value chains

  • Agricultural development planning

  • Effects of agrochemicals on bee products

  • Organic livestock production

  • Rural development strategies

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Desalegn Begna Rundassa is a highly experienced and accomplished livestock specialist with a distinguished academic background and extensive professional expertise in livestock policy, apiculture, and rural development. He has significantly contributed to the field through his research, publications, and leadership roles, especially in livestock growth trends, apiculture, and institutional analysis in Ethiopia. His work has influenced livestock policy formulation and implementation in the region, and his contributions to both scientific literature and practical evaluations demonstrate his capacity to address complex challenges in agricultural and rural development. As a key personnel in various consultancy roles, his leadership and expertise continue to shape policy and improve practices in Ethiopia’s livestock and agricultural sectors.

Publications 📚

  • Breeding practices of indigenous chickens in the Liban Jawi District of the West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia 🐔
    Poultry Science | January 2025
    DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.104536
    Contributors: Desalegn Begna; Teferi Bacha; Shambel Boki; Kasahun Bekana

  • Characterization of indigenous chicken phenotypes in Liban Jawi District, Ethiopia 🐔
    PLOS ONE | January 10, 2025
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307793
    Contributors: Desalegn Begna; Lamiaa Mostafa Radwan; Teferi Bacha; Shambel Boki; Kasahun Bekana

  • Physicochemical properties of stingless bees (Meliponula beccarii) honey in Dandi and Meta Robi districts of West Shewa zone, Ethiopia 🍯
    PLOS ONE | December 12, 2024
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311725
    Contributors: Desalegn Begna; Tzen-Yuh Chiang; Girma Motuma; Shambel Boki; Niguse Bekele; Tamiru Kuru; Achalu Chimdi

  • The Indirect Threats of Desert Locust Infestation on Honeybees in Ethiopia 🐝
    Advances in Agriculture | 2022
    DOI: 10.1155/2022/4269565
    Contributors: Worku, Z.; Bihonegn, A.; Begna, D.; Ababor, S.; Gebeyehu, A.

  • Beekeeping Production System, Challenges, and Opportunities in Selected Districts of South Wollo Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia 🐝
    Advances in Agriculture | 2021
    DOI: 10.1155/2021/2278396
    Contributors: Bihonegn, A.; Begna, D.

  • Ecology and Nest Structures of Ground-Nesting Stingless Bees in the High and Midlands of West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia 🐝
    East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | December 28, 2021
    DOI: 10.20372/EAJVAS.V5I2.451
    Contributors: Desalegn Begna; Girma Motuma; Achalu Chimdi; Shambel Boki; Niguse Bekele; Tamiru Kuru

  • Honey marketing, structure and conduct of honey market in Gozamen district, East Gojjam Zone, and Amhara Region 🍯
    Cogent Food and Agriculture | 2019
    DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2019.1620153
    Contributors: Yeserah, S.; Jenberie, A.; Begna, D.

  • Characterization of bee-keeping systems and honey marketing in Eastern zone Tigray, Ethiopia 🍯
    Livestock Research for Rural Development | 2014
    Contributors: Gebremeskel, Y.; Tamir, B.; Begna, D.

  • Differential expressions of nuclear proteomes between honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) queen and worker larvae: A deep insight into caste pathway decisions 🐝
    Journal of Proteome Research | 2012
    DOI: 10.1021/pr200974a
    Contributors: Begna, D.; Han, B.; Feng, M.; Fang, Y.; Li, J.

  • Honeybee (Apis mellifera ligustica) drone embryo proteomes 🐝
    Journal of Insect Physiology | 2011
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2010.12.007
    Contributors: Li, J.; Fang, Y.; Zhang, L.; Begna, D.

  • Mitochondrial proteins differential expression during honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) queen and worker larvae caste determination 🐝
    Journal of Proteome Research | 2011
    DOI: 10.1021/pr200473a
    Contributors: Begna, D.; Fang, Y.; Feng, M.; Li, J.

  • Proteomic analysis of honeybee (Apis mellifera l.) pupae head development 🐝
    PLoS ONE | 2011
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0020428
    Contributors: Zheng, A.; Li, J.; Begna, D.; Fang, Y.; Feng, M.; Song, F.

  • Proteome comparison of hypopharyngeal gland development between Italian and royal jelly producing worker honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) 🐝
    Journal of Proteome Research | 2010
    DOI: 10.1021/pr100768t
    Contributors: Jianke, L.; Mao, F.; Begna, D.; Yu, F.; Aijuan, Z.