Mmatlou Kalaba
Senior Analyst & Director: Commodity Markets and Foresight, BFAP
Who is Mmatlou Kalaba?
Dr. Mmatlou Kalaba serves as a respected Senior Analyst and Director within the Commodity Markets and Foresight division at BFAP, while also holding a research fellowship at Stellenbosch University. He is a highly regarded academic and practitioner, whose expertise spans international trade and agricultural policy. With a strong track record of supervising postgraduate researchers, his work focuses on critical issues such as non-tariff measures, climate change, and regional trade agreements. Dr. Kalaba’s ability to bridge rigorous economic research with practical market modeling provides valuable insights to inform policy and trade strategies at both national and regional scales.
Areas of Expertise
- International Trade & Agricultural Policy
- Commodity Market Analysis
- Non-tariff Measures & Trade Policy
- Climate Change and Trade Impacts
- Regional Trade Agreements
- Academic Mentorship & Research Supervision
Key Roles & Contributions
- Senior Analyst & Division Director – Leads strategic research in commodity markets, trade analysis, and foresight initiatives at BFAP.
- Research Leadership – Oversees and supervises MSc and PhD candidates, contributing to capacity building and advancing academic inquiry.
- Policy Modeling & Analysis – Develops models and insight to assess the implications of non-tariff measures, climate change, and trade agreements.
- Academic-Policy Liaison – Leverages dual roles in research and academia to strengthen linkages between economic theory and real-world trade policy application.
Academic Achievements & Affiliations
- Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University – Engaged in academic mentorship and high-level economic research.
- Postgraduate Supervision – Tracks the development of future scholars in agricultural economics and trade policy domains.
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