Nimesha Dissanayaka

Nimesha Dissanayaka is a Research Officer working on Agriculture and Agribusiness Development Policy research at the IPS. Her research interests include agricultural economics, agriculture, market access, food systems, environment and climate change, and rural development.

She holds a Master of Environmental Policy and Management from Lincoln University, New Zealand, and a BSc in Agricultural Technology and Management from the University of Peradeniya. She is currently awaiting completion of her M.Phil. in Agricultural Economics at the University of Peradeniya.

Nimesha has contributed to research and policy-related projects in collaboration with international organisations and development partners, including FAO, IFPRI, IFAD, IOM, UNDP, and Southern Voice.