Biography

Stephan L. Tubene

Associate Professor, University of MD Eastern Shore
1102 Trigg Hall, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Tel. 410-651-7577, sltubene@umes.edu

Experience and Research/Teaching Interest
Stephan Tubene is currently Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Small Farm Specialist at the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension. Tubene is visionary able to identify new ideas and develop them from conception to completion. He has excellent mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills complemented by strong econometric and quantitative methods. His research, teaching, and consulting interests include: International Agricultural Development; Production Economics; International Economics; Managerial Economics; Technology Development and Transfer; Community Development; Agricultural Policy; and Farm and Risk Management.

Country of Professional Experience and Language Competence
French speaking countries of Sub-Saharan Africa: Senegal, Mali, and Democratic Republic of Congo.

English speaking countries of Sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana, Ethiopia, Swaziland, Botswana, and South Africa.

Industrialized countries: United States of America, France, Belgium, and South Korea.

The Caribbean: Belize and Jamaica.

Languages: fluent in French, English and Congolese languages.

Selected Accomplishments
Initiated and implemented innovative and creative extension programs for Maryland small business entrepreneurs.

Initiated and organized international seminars and workshops in the U.S., Congo and South Korea.

Created and presided over a student organization (the Congolese Students and Scholars of America - COSSAM) at Kansas State University.

Co-founded the Institut Superieur des Sciences Agronomiques de Kinshasa (ISSA/Kinshasa),a three-year private Agricultural Science College; generated grants and fellowships for ISSA's faculty through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Educational Background
Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, July 1997

M.S., Agricultural Economics, Alcorn State University, May 1993

B.S., Chemistry and Agricultural Industries (Ingenieur Agronome Degree), Institut Facultaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Yangambi (IFA/Yangambi), DRC, July 1987

Professional Experience

2007-present
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, Small Farm Specialist and Coordinator, Small Farm Institute

1998-2007
University of Maryland Eastern Shore and College Park, Agricultural Economist and Coordinator of the Small Farm Institute, Maryland Cooperative Extension

1993-1997
Kansas state University, Department of Agricultural Economics, Graduate Research Assistant, International Agricultural Development and Community Development

1987-1990
Lecturer and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Higher Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Kinshasa, DRC

Selected Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities

Book
Tshiyembe, Mwayila, S. Tubene, and A. Kasongo. La Renaissance de la Republique Democratique du Congo: Enjeux et perspectives. Janvier 2008. 204 pages. ISBN: 978-2-296-04573-6.

Articles in Refereed Journal
Tubene, Stephan. "Strategies for Developing Sound Value-Added Enterprises for Small Farmers." Paper accepted for publication by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents in July 2008.

Kabasele, Eddie; S.L. Tubene, B. Kabatakaka, J.S. Kanku, and L. Tshibombi. "Analyse Socio-Economique des Facteurs de l'Adoption des Semences Ameliorees de Mais dans la Centure Verte de Kananga". Le Semeur du Kasai. Revue Puridisciplinaire Numero 2, Deuxieme Semestre 2007, 2(2007):81-99.

Tubene, Stephan and James Hanson. "The Wholesale Produce Auction: An Alternative Marketing Strategy for Small Farms". American Journal of Alternative Agriculture, 17(2002):18-23.

Refereed Conference Proceedings
Landa, E.; K. Conko; S. Tubene; and R.D. Myers. Trace Element Content of Ethnic Vegetables. Abstract presented at SSSA. November, 2007.

Tubene, S. 2007. Globalization of Research and Discovery: A case of E-Business and E-Commerce. Peer-reviewed abstract presented at the Second Biennel International Workshop on Global Perspectives in Education: Emerging Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovative Approaches. Cape Town, South Africa. October 1-3, 2007.

Tubene, S., D. Alipoe, and N. Baharanyi. Direct Marketing Strategies for Small Farms Symposium. Organized and presented at the American Agricultural Economics Association annual meetings in Portland, Oregon. July 2007.

Tubene, S. 2007. International Experience Relevance to Land-Grant Universities' Extension Programs. Peer-reviewed abstract presented at the NACAA International Extension Work Symposium. Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 15-19, 2007.

Ehui, S., S. Tubene, et. al., Democratic Republic of Congo Agricultural Sector Review. Document of the World Bank. Report No. 30215-ZR. A 117-page document to be used by the World Bank and DR Congo officials to improve the Agricultural Sector and the economy and the DR Congo. April 15, 2006.

Book Reviews, Other Articles, and Notes
Washington International Management Institute. Reviewed a hundred-page journal article title "Self-Esteem" before its publication. This article is one of the chapters in a future book to be written by Dr. Bruno Mukendi. December 2006.

Monographs, Non-Refereed Proceedings, and Extension Publications
Tubene, S. 2007. La relance economique de la Republique Democratique du Congo, Quelle contribution de la diaspora congolaise? Symposium International sur la Culture et le Developpement Humain en Republique Democratique du Congo, FCE et UNESCO, Nations Unies, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tubene, S. 2007. "Improving Economic Prosperity of Under-Served Farmers." Maryland Cooperative Extension's 1890 Program Impact. University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (2007):15-16.

Tubene, S. 2007. "Ethnic and Specialty Crops as an Alternative Enterprise in Maryland." Maryland Cooperative Extension's 1890 Program Impact. University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (2007):15-16.

Grants
Strengthening the International Capacity of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Students and Faculty: A Belize Field Experience. Stephan Tubene and Lurline Marsh, 2008. CSREES grant awarded $199,926.

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Specialty Vegetables in Maryland Eastern Shore, UMES ACTION Program. Christopher Leroy and Stephan Tubene, 2008. $9,500 awarded.

Maryland Outreach and Assistance for Maryland Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers. A competitive CSREES grant awarded to provide technical assistance and training to small farmers in Maryland. Stephan Tubene and Henry Brooks, 2007. $300,000 awarded.

Awards and Fellowships
Certificate of Completion awarded for completion of the Financial Management and Crop Insurance Training at the Risk Management Workshop for Agricultural Professionals. Atlanta, Georgia, April 20-22, 2004.

Leadership Recognition awarded for participation as a leader and advocate of Risk Management Education for Small and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers. Petersburg, Virginia, March 23, 2004.

USDA Third National Small Farm Conference Recognition awarded by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, October 2002.

Recipient of the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES)/USDA Fellowship, Washington, DC, June-August 2001.

USDA Small Farm Program Recognition awarded by the CSREES Small Farm Program Leader. September 2001.

Service
American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA): member, 1990-present; member of the AAEA International Committee.

Federation des congolais de l'etranger (FCE), Paris, France: president federal, 2002-present.

International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE): member 1997-present.

CSREES State Coordinator: UMES and UMCP Small Farm Programs, 2001-present.

New Immigrant Farming Initiative (NIFI): Member, Steering Committee, 2004-present.

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Last updated: 08/7/2008