Dr. Bernard Kiplimo Araap Lagat is a Development Economist with over 15 years of leadership experience in public policy, research, and consultancy within the agriculture sector. Currently serving as the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture and Co-operative Development, Nandi County, and Secretary of Agriculture Sector CECMs at the Council of Governors. Extensive expertise in policy formulation, donor-funded projects, value chain development, data analytics and agritech innovations. Previous academic roles include Senior Lecturer at Moi University and Visiting Fellow at Cornell University in USA and Research Fellow at University of Siena in Italy. Experienced in grant writing, policy reforms, and strategic leadership in international development.