Sarah N. Ssewanyana holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Sydney. Sarah is the Executive Director of the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC), Uganda’s leading think tank in economic research and development policy since 2009. She is a well-grounded researcher with extensive experience in policy-oriented research. Sarah has extensively researched on poverty, food security, health, education, social protection and social service delivery, among others. Sarah has also served on various Boards/Committees in Uganda and other international organizations.