Staff

Dr. Marcus Ogunfolaju

Resident Senior Research Fellow

Profile Overview

Professional Summary

Dr. Marcus Ogunfolaju is a Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD), where he contributes to research and policy initiatives focused on advancing inclusive and sustainable development outcomes.

His expertise spans rural development, food security, agricultural development, rural livelihoods, and gender and social inclusion. Through his research and policy engagement, he supports evidence generation that informs inclusive development programmes and practical policy interventions.

With a strong combination of academic research capacity, policy insight, and field-based development experience, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to addressing complex socio-economic and development challenges.

Primary Focus Areas
  • Rural & Agricultural Development
  • Food Security & Rural Livelihoods
  • Gender & Social Inclusion

Department

Research becomes truly impactful when it informs policies and interventions that improve livelihoods, strengthen communities, and promote inclusive development.

Expertise Framework

Gender & Social Inclusion

Supporting inclusive policy approaches that integrate gender equity and social inclusion into development programming.

Food Security & Livelihoods

Generating evidence and policy insights focused on agricultural systems, food security, and rural livelihood improvement.

Rural Development Research

Conducting research that supports sustainable rural development, community resilience, and inclusive economic growth.

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