Current CV of Dr Anne D Turner

1. ANNE D. TURNER
E mail addresses: turner.annedaniel@gmail.com Date of Birth: 2 May 1958
Telephone +263 777227758 Citizenship: USA
Skype: anne.daniel.turner Gender: Female
A specialist in agricultural development, natural resource management and disaster risk reduction with 26
years of experience, over 25 of which have been in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Turner’s work focuses on enabling
small scale farmers to improve their livelihoods by adopting improved farming techniques and technologies,
sustainably managing their natural resources and forging reliable linkages with markets. She designs, manages,
monitors, and evaluates development programs; conducts value chain analyses, PRA surveys, and field-level
and market research; and designs and delivers training programs for farmers, trainers/extension workers, and
agricultural entrepreneurs. Dr. Turner has conducted research on and developed climate smart agricultural
development, natural resource management (NRM) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies, strategies and
extension materials. Dr. Turner has developed and managed agricultural development NRM programs to
enhance the resilience of vulnerable rural households in general and to empower women in particular. She has
worked with USAID, World Bank, DfID and other donor-funded projects, UNEP, AfDB and academic/research
institutions (IITA, Cornell University, AVRDC) and CRS. Dr. Turner speaks fluent French, and basic Shona,
Kiswahili and Kinyarwanda/Kirundi.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Vegetable Crops, 1993, Cornell University, New York
M.Sc., Vegetable Crops, 1986, Cornell University, New York
B.Sc. (with Distinction), Biological Sciences, 1981, Stanford University,
California
LANGUAGES:
English (native), French (fluent), Shona (basic), Kiswahili (moderate), Kinyarwanda/Kirundi (basic)
GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE:
Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Ghana,
Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone,
Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
April 2016 – present: Independent Consultant in Agricultural Development and Natural Resource
Management, Harare, Zimbabwe
• Developed strategies to enhance Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Natural Resource Management (NRM)
and agricultural productivity for a project operating in the Zinder and Maradi regions of Niger
(November 2017 – March 2018)
• Provided postharvest research and technical services in support of the Postharvest Education
Foundation’s July 2017 literature review for the World Bank Group (July 2017)

2. • Team leader for a Performance Evaluation of a 5-year agricultural development project in Nigeria (April
– June 2017)
• Co-edited a book on “Post-Harvest Extension Education for the Developing World” (May 2016-
November 2016).
• Served as the Agriculture Adviser on the Private Sector Development Team of a DfID-funded
consortium supporting the President’s Delivery Team for recovering from Ebola in Sierra Leone. Work
covered potential feasibility of expanding and adding value to production of plantation, field and
greenhouse crops (high value vegetables, using drip irrigation) for export, regional and domestic
markets. (Consortium led by McKinsey International, with assistance from the Tony-Blair African
Governance Initiative and Adam Smith International, 24 June 2016 – 3 August 2016).
April 2013 – March 2016: Regional Technical Advisor – Agriculture, Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Central Africa Regional Office (CARO).
Primary Function
Provided strategic leadership and technical guidance and support to CARO country1
programs in agriculture and
food security programming in alignment with the Agency Strategy; the CRS Agriculture and Environment
strategy; and the CARO Regional Strategy. Assisted CARO countries to develop high quality funding
proposals; implemented programming in line with CRS program quality standards and sectoral best practices;
promoted learning and innovation; and demonstrated impact. Responsible for supporting CARO country
programs to build the capacity of local partners to develop and implement their high-quality programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Assistance:
• Provided technical support to country programs for strategic planning, program design, and monitoring
and evaluation in conjunction with relevant CARO Regional Technical Advisors, the Business
Development Advisor and the Deputy Regional Director/Program Quality (DRD/PQ) and the four
pillars of CRS Agriculture and Environment
• Coordinated the development of and/or supported the use/adoption of Regional and Agency standards
and guiding principles for Agriculture, including the CRS Agriculture and Environment strategy.
Supported Country Programs (CPs) in the development of programs to increase smallholder production
capacities; enhance market orientation and linkages for farmers; improve farmer household resilience;
and build the capacity of CP staff to design/implement such programs.
• Collaborated with relevant Health and Nutrition technical staff to promote strong linkages between
agricultural and nutrition programming to promote improved dietary diversity
• Collaborated with the All Africa Agricultural Team, the Food Security Unit and relevant Program
Quality Support Department Technical Advisors to promote sharing of learning and identify relevant
innovations. Ensured that the Region and Country Programs were documenting learning and
dissemination effectively.
• Provided technical support for Agriculture & Emergency, including support for seed system and seed
security assessments and application of best practices in emergency response/recovery for both seed and
vegetatively propagated crops2
. Investigated and identified pest and disease problems in fields of
smallholder farmers, and developed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) extension materials for field
agents and farmers. Conducted value chain analyses, e.g. of soybean and bean in North and South Kivu.
1
Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda and Togo
2
See Seed Briefs under list of publications

3. Contributed to Manual on House Hold Gardens, and developed guidelines for harvest and post-harvest
handling of fresh produce for rural households in several CARO country programs. Co-facilitated
development and implementation of an IPM training program for field agents working on coffee in
Eastern DR Congo, and provided follow-up support to field agents.
• Led the CARO region in strengthening the capacity of country program and partner staff in Agro-
enterprise using e-learning tools and through promotion of the CRS’ 5-skill set approach to farmer
groups.
• Supported country programs in the recruitment and capacity-building of high quality technical staff in
the agriculture, nutrition and livelihoods sectors.
• Led Country Programs and partners in promoting integration of agriculture/food security and other
program sectors, such as Resilience, HIV/AIDS and Peace-building
• Provided guidance and mentoring to build the capacity of country program staff and partners, in line
with Agency Partnership Principles. Facilitated relevant sectoral workshops and trainings for country
program and partner staff (e.g. IPM for coffee in South Kivu, Natural Resource Management/Innovation
for staff from Francophone African countries).
Program Growth:
• Initiated and maintained collegial relationships and collaboration with relevant international donors and
research institutions and represented CRS to relevant donors, organizations and institutions, where
appropriate.
• Ensured Region and Country Program staff were cognizant of new developments related to key donors,
including the US Government’s Feed the Future and Global Health Initiative and the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundations’ Agricultural Development strategy.
• Coordinated with the Business Development Advisor, DRD/PQ and Country Program staff to support
development of high quality proposals and to position country programs for future funding
opportunities.
• Carried out routine analyses of CRS’ potential competitors and collaborators in agriculture in the region
and assisted CPs to identify and pre-position for emerging funding opportunities.
• Supported CPs to leverage program results to develop effective marketing tools highlighting innovations
in agriculture/food security programming.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
• In coordination with the RTA, Monitoring and Evaluation, provided guidance to country program and
partners in the design and/or enhancement of participatory M&E tools and protocols to strengthen data
collection, analysis and reporting.
• Assisted in the design and implementation of baseline, mid-term and final evaluations and ensured
follow-up of findings/recommendations to improve quality of programs. Ensured that relevant reports
were disseminated within the Region and Agency.
• Promoted learning and innovation throughout the project lifecycle. Assisted CPs to document learning at
key points during the project cycle and support meta-analyses and impact evaluations to facilitate
organizational learning and program quality improvement.

4. • Represented CRS at international conferences, learning events and workshops. Prepared abstracts,
posters and papers detailing CRS work in agriculture and supported CP staff to develop similar work
products.
March 2011 – March 2013: Extension/Dissemination Specialist and Malawi Country Coordinator, Putting
Nitrogen Fixation to Work for Small Scale Farmers in Africa Project (N2Africa – www.n2africa.org), based
with IITA in Lilongwe, Malawi. Duties and Responsibilities for Extension/Dissemination Specialist Position
(covering all eight project countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique,
Nigeria, Rwanda and Zimbabwe):
• Created/initiated appropriate partnerships to set platforms for technology dissemination
• Developed and implemented tools/technologies to increase farmer’s awareness and adoption of new
technologies
• Produced specific dissemination tools adapted to needs of farmers’ groups, agro-dealers and
development partners
• Conducted collaborative legume and inoculant technology dissemination campaigns and created
awareness of same in farming communities
• Identified major pest and disease problems in project’s legume crops and developed guidelines for
Integrated Pest Management of same (published by UNON, Publishing Services Section, Nairobi,
Kenya)
• Developed strategies for empowering women to benefit from the project products
• Provided an educational program for farmers to build capacity in agri-business
• Conducted research, with specific application to increasing efficiency and adding value to small scale
agricultural business ventures
• Documented new technology uptake in project impact domain
• Contributed to impact assessment and monitoring and evaluation studies
• Organized and implemented N2Africa field survey campaigns in project areas
• Prepare oral presentations, reports and scientific articles
• Mentored technical staff and co-supervised M.Sc. students
• Met reporting and monitoring and evaluation requirements of N2Africa
• Established effective working relationships and facilitated collaboration with National Agricultural
Research Institutes and development agencies
• Represented and articulated the N2Africa mission and its scientific accomplishments in local and
international settings
Duties and responsibilities for Malawi Country Coordinator Position:
• Organized annual planning meetings for Malawi and, in consultation with in-country stakeholders,
developed an annual project work plan
• Identified and selected Malawi partners and, with the support of IITA, developed and signed memoranda
of understanding and/or memoranda of agreements
• Developed quarterly work plans for national project staff and seasonal work plans for partner
organizations (with the support and direction of the five N2Africa Work-stream Leaders): monitored
progress towards Malawi milestones and ensured their timely completion;
• Ensured useful coordination between all and each of the five Project Work-streams: namely, Delivery &
Dissemination; Monitoring & Evaluation; Research & Data; Project Processes & Administration; and
Communication
• Liaised and followed up with all national project staff and partner organizations to ensure the
implementation of planned tasks, i.e. across national project objectives, research and dissemination sites
• Developed national budgets for implementation of work plans and coordinated the timely dispatch of the
necessary resources to local project partners with support from IITA Ibadan and ensured prompt and
timely submission by partners of technical and financial reports to IITA

5. • Received and reviewed progress reports from national project staff and partner organizations - to ensure
they reflected activities carried out - and prepared and submitted a consolidated report to the N2Africa
Project Leader
• Served as the contact for interaction with major national stakeholder groups, including local policy
makers
• Organized and facilitated meetings and workshops as appropriate
• Prepared a Malawi Country report every six months that contributed to the report for Wageningen
University.
• Oversaw and approved all national travel and expenditures, monitored budget against expenditures and
took decisions to cut back when necessary
• Liaised with AGRA/BMGF partners
• Identified national candidates for N2Africa trainings and facilitated their attendance
• Represented N2Africa on other in Malawi-IITA projects involving legumes
July 2010 – February 2011: Independent Consultant, based in Harare Zimbabwe. Consultancies included:
• Assessment of the status of the production, marketing and use of agro-inputs in five West African
countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal)
• Facilitator and rapporteur for a workshop in Nigeria on market-friendly and targeted subsidy programs
that help develop sustainable and competitive private sector distribution for fertilizer and seed systems
while promoting smallholder farmers’ interests
• Value chain analysis and policy development for horticulture (field and greenhouse vegetable
production) in Swaziland (funded by the World Bank)
• Evaluation of USAID/Zambia’s Economic Growth program (2004-2010)
• Development of a Project Implementation Plan for an AGRA-funded project “Professionnalisation des
Distributeurs d’Intrants du Burkina Faso” (funded by the International Fertilizer Development Center)
October 2009 – June 2010: Chief of Party, Rwanda USAID Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Project.
Responsible for overall provision of technical guidance as well as management of a 2.5 year project focused on
strengthening food security in Rwanda.
• In charge of Post-Harvest Management component as well as providing guidance to Market Linkages
and Investment Finance components.
• Served as leader for a Post Harvest Working Group for Rwanda’s Ministry of Agricultural and Animal
Resources.
• Took the lead on reviewing and processing grant applications, developing improved post-harvest
management technologies and techniques and coordinating project’s value chain activities with those of
other projects/organizations.
• Responsible for overall management of budget, project technical and support staff, consultants and
liaising with USAID/Rwanda.
March 2009 – September 2009: Independent Consultant based in Accra, Ghana. Consultancies included:
• Development of networks and supply chain strengthening for horticultural crops in Ghana
• Senegal Agribusiness Climate, Legal and Institutional Reform assessment
• Team Leader for study of market, post harvest and trade opportunities for horticultural crops, coffee and
tea in Rwanda
September 2008 – February 2009: Agriculture Unit Director (AUD), USAID Livelihoods and Enterprises for
Agricultural Development (LEAD), ARD Inc., Kampala, Uganda.
• Responsible for oversight, management, and direction of the technical aspects of all value chain (VC)
agricultural activities both under grants and otherwise, for all LEAD geographic areas.

6. • Responsible for all activities that fell under increased agricultural productivity. Assisted facilitation of
the Farmer Field School (FFS) programs, producer organization (PO) identification and development;
ensured that protocols developed were technically sound and both FFSs and POs had a commercial
orientation. Monitored the efficacy of the FFS and PO programs as they developed, and flagged areas
for improvement, crafted solutions and strengthened identified weaknesses.
• Directed agricultural resources and activities in the “south” of Uganda, as well as serving as a resource
and ultimate authority to/for all agronomic activities throughout the geographic reach of the project.
• Identified and advised on technical challenges and opportunities, both those pre-identified and included
in the Annual Work Plan strategy, as well as those that arose unforeseen.
• Managed technical staff, consultants, Business Development Services, and other assistance in
agriculture-related activities.
• Responsible for assessing the soundness of grants – either by direct assessment of by delegating this
analysis to AUD staff.
April 2008 – August 2008 Senior Agronomist, African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia.
• Managed a portfolio of Bank projects in northern Nigeria and Ghana.
• Identified new investment opportunities to improve agricultural value chains in selected countries in
West and Central Africa.
• Developed project proposals for agricultural development in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
• Served as member of Task Force managing the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism.
• Conducted analysis of constraints to the seed sector in selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
January 2006–March 2008: Independent Consultant, based in Lusaka, Zambia. Consultancies included:
 Served as Agribusiness Advisor and managed team of local consultants to evaluate market and investment
opportunities for selected agricultural (horticultural and staple crops and livestock, as well as fish/seafood)
products in six regions of Madagascar. Provided training for operators in the public and private sector on
using a value chain analysis approach to development as well as other agribusiness development strategies
 Conducted study to identify value chains (including horticultural crops for regional as well as export
markets) with greatest potential for impact on lives of the rural poor in Uganda
 Produced value chain analyses, product development plans, and feasibility studies for the production,
processing, and marketing (local, regional, and international) of selected horticultural crops by smallholder
farmers in Guinea-Conakry.
 Analyzed the Kenya Horticultural Development Project’s approach to provision of extension services and
establishment of partnerships between private companies and smallholder farmers for production,
processing and marketing of horticultural crops.
 Led a team of Guinean consultants in the analysis of input supply constraints for production of targeted
crops by smallholders.
 Participated in the elaboration of different scenarios for the privatization of the coffee sector in Burundi.
 Advised the Ministry of Agriculture for the Government of Rwanda on development of the horticulture
industry, including drafting of legislation to establish the Rwanda Horticultural Development Authority,
developing the National Code of Practice for horticultural producers, building local expertise in compliance
with GLOBALGAP, organic, and Fair Trade regulations and assisting with establishment of SPS services.
September 2002–December 2005, Horticulture and Commodity Development Manager, Agribusiness
Development Assistance in Rwanda (ADAR), Chemonics International, Kigali, Rwanda.
• Coordinated and managed horticulture and commodity development group of the ADAR project;
targeted products included passion fruit, specialty/organic coffee, Bird’s Eye chili, cut-flowers (using
drip irrigation in greenhouses), “Unimix” (maize-soy food supplement) and Fair Trade certified honey.
• Supervised regular review of the project action plan and the effectiveness of activities.

7. • Facilitated and generated horticulture market studies and market linkage analyses that contributed to
building marketing awareness, improving export infrastructure, and enhancing export competitiveness.
• Established working relations with key producer and export organizations.
• Identified the causes of a major pest and disease epidemic in passion fruit in Northern Rwanda,
conducted research in order to develop first a strategy for management of the epidemic for the Ministry
of Agriculture, then developed and delivered IPM training programs for Trainers of Trainers and
smallholder farmers. Produced and published passion fruit IPM guidelines for field staff and farmers.
• Conducted surveys to determine suitability of different zones for crop production and developed and
improved production systems.
• Provided training to producer associations on sustainable crop production and appropriate harvest/post-
harvest handling and processing.
• Organized inspections for organic certification and monitored certified producers to ensure compliance.
• Developed fact sheets and manuals on IPM techniques for other horticultural crops (chilis and tomato)
• Ensured integration of horticulture and commodity development activities with other donor,
government, or private initiatives.
• Integrated HIV/AIDS activities into overall project program.
• Managed component staff and served as acting Chief of Party during the project director’s absence.
August–September 2003, Cash Crop Specialist, Design Team for Agricultural Productivity and Enhancement
Program (APEP) in Uganda, Chemonics International, Kampala, Uganda.
• Identified critical cash crop production and marketing needs and constraints, recommended commodities
and cropping systems for APEP to support and promote.
• Reviewed coffee, tea, cocoa and horticultural crop activities and issues, proposed how APEP could
collaborate with specific ongoing and/or new programs and activities.
• Reviewed the role of producer organizations and firms in production and marketing of cash crops and
identified issues and areas where APEP could assist.
• Reviewed production, marketing, extension, technology transfer, research, and market information
activities of cash crop sector production and identified appropriate interventions for APEP.
• Assisted with the development of APEP’s Results Framework and Monitoring and Evaluation system.
July 1998–August 2002, Agricultural Programs Manager / Consultant, Xylocopa Systems, Zimbabwe and
Zambia and Organic Producers and Processors Association of Zambia.
• Developed and conducted courses on production and marketing of organic fruits and vegetables
(including greenhouse grown high value vegetables) for the Zambia Export Growers’ Association
(ZEGA) Training Trust in Lusaka, Zambia
• Handled scheduling of horticultural crop production by farmers for fresh produce companies.
• Managed teams of technical and support staff in the design, implementation and analysis of a series of
on farm trials.
• Evaluated cultural practices and non-chemical products for effectiveness in managing pests (pathogens,
insects, weeds, and nematodes) and improving soil fertility, with an emphasis on technologies
acceptable under certified organic standards.
• Sourced buyers for producers of organic products in markets seeking fair-trade transactions.
• Conducted diagnostic studies to determine the cause of production problems in a range of horticultural
as well as staple crops.

8. • Disseminated information on methyl bromide alternatives and liaised between the United Nations
Environment Program and research/training institutions and farmer associations to ensure steps were
being taken to replace methyl bromide with environmentally friendly pest control techniques in
compliance with the scheduled phasing out of this pesticide with an emphasis on horticultural crops and
tobacco. Organized demonstrations on methyl bromide alternatives for tobacco production in Malawi.
• Led awareness-raising activities on the importance of legislation to protect biodiversity and community
rights of the rural poor in Zambia.
November 1993–June 1998, Coordinator, Development of Smallholder Horticulture Program in Zimbabwe,
Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development, Harare, Zimbabwe.
• Responsible for coordinating activities between local partners and the Cornell-based steering committee,
and for managing locally hired technical and support staff responsible for office and field work.
• Reviewed proposals for and monitored progress of program-sponsored projects.
• Organized workshops, and edited and published proceedings.
• Sourced funds from other donor agencies.
• Conducted research on constraints to the development of the smallholder horticulture sub-sector;
problems investigated included integrated pest management/environmentally sound production practices
in-field and under protected cultivation, non-traditional crops and post-harvest handling and processing,
marketing, and gender issues.
• Developed extension materials for integrated pest management.
• Taught undergraduate and graduate students in horticultural crop production, post-harvest handling and
processing.
• Prepared and conducted courses for extension and community development workers on post-harvest
handling of horticultural crops.
• Participated in the development of policies for the Ministry of Agriculture to reduce pest and disease
problems associated with the production of paprika and tobacco.
May–October 1993, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Fruit and Vegetable Science, Cornell
University, Ithaca, New York.
• Conducted research on stress-induced physiological disorders in peppers using greenhouse facilities
• Taught course in tropical vegetable production to graduate and undergraduate students.
August 1989–April 1993, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Fruit and Vegetable Science, Cornell
University, Ithaca, New York.
• Investigated basis for cultivar differences in resistance to environmental stress in peppers using both in-
field and greenhouse facilities
• Participated in research on fruit formation disorders in a range of vegetable crops, and the use of
screening techniques to select genotype resistance.
• Assisted in studies on temperature effects on flowering and fruit production in cucurbits, and on weed-
crop and crop-crop interactions in grain legumes.
May 1987–July 1989, Resident Scientist, Vitamin A Africa Project, The Asian Vegetable Research and
Development Centre, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali.
• Set up and managed project in Niger over the first 18 months of its operations, including negotiating
MOU with host institution, hiring and training administrative and field staff, managing the project’s
accounts and liaising with headquarters in Taiwan.
• Conducted surveys to assess the status of and major constraints to fruit and vegetable production in the
Sahel.

9. • Developed and tested techniques to overcome production problems within the resource limitations of
small-scale growers, in on-farm and station experiments.
• Collected information on and screened germplasm of indigenous species and locally grown genotypes
for potential use as food crops in the Sahel.
• Developed and conducted a training course on production of vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables for
extension and community development workers from four countries in the Sahel.
September 1986–April 1987, Project Assistant, International Agriculture Program, Cornell University, Ithaca,
New York.
• Gathered and reviewed information on agricultural development in selected countries in Africa in order
to brief committee members on possible project interventions.
• Assisted in the planning and organization of workshops and conferences.
June 1984–August 1986, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Vegetable Crops, Cornell University,
Ithaca, New York. Studied physiological potential for potatoes to flower and produce botanical seed in tropical
environments using greenhouse facilities. Conducted variety evaluation trials for tomatoes, peppers, melons,
sweet corn, and asparagus. Screened potato clones for resistance to heat stress.
September 1982–August 1983, Office Manager, Turner and Company Consulting Agrologists, Bainbridge
Island, Washington. Handled correspondence and reports on agricultural lawsuits. Produced and distributed
quarterly newsletter. Conducted literature reviews on crop production issues.
June 1981–June 1982, Worked a variety of jobs while traveling through Western Europe.
May 1979–March 1981, Research Assistant, Jasper Ridge Ecosystems Program, Stanford University, Stanford,
California. Gathered data on climate and growth of selected plant species, maintained greenhouse collection,
and assisted with laboratory research on plant physiology.
PUBLICATIONS:
Turner, A. Strengthening Farmer-Saved Bean Seed through Hermetic Storage in Burundi. Edited by Stephen
Walsh. Nairobi: Catholic Relief Services, 2014
Turner, AD. Integrated Pest Management for N2Africa Legume Crops. International Institute of Tropical
Agriculture, Lilongwe, Malawi. Published by UNON, Publishing Services Section, Nairobi, Kenya. September
2012.
Seed Aid for Food Security: Advice for Practitioners. When and How to Respond with Vegetable Seed
Programming. Seed Programs International Practice Brief 11. Prepared by Peter Marks (Seed Programs
International) with inputs from Julie March (USAID US/OFDA), Louise Sperling (CIAT) and Anne Turner
(CRS).
Seed Aid for Food Security: Advice for Practitioners. Vegetable Seed Supply and Selection in Humanitarian
Response. Seed Programs International Practice Brief 12. Prepared by Peter Marks (Seed Programs
International) with inputs from Julie March (USAID US/OFDA), Louise Sperling (CIAT) and Anne Turner
(CRS).
Swanson, R., AD Turner and V. Aggaral. End of Project Evaluation: USAID/Zambia Economic Growth
Program. Prepared for the United States Agency for International Development, USAID Contract Number
Prepared for the United States Agency for International Development, USAID Contract Order Number AID-
RAN-I-00-09-0015, Task Order Number: RAN-I-04-09-0015 Task Order Title: USAID/Zambia Economic

10. Growth End of Projects Evaluation. Implemented by Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS), 4600 North
Fairfax Drive, Suite 304, Arlington, VA 22203. December 2011.
Turner, A and R. Norton. Study on Marketing, Post Harvest and Trade Opportunities for Fruits and Vegetables
in Rwanda. A report prepared by J.E. Austin Associates for the World Bank Group. July 2009.
Turner, AD and O. Diop. Guinea Agricultural Market Linkages Activity: Chili Pepper Product Development
Plan. Contract No. PCE-1-00-99-00003-00, Task Order No. 29. Prepared for USAID/Guinea, NRM SO,
November 2006.
Turner, AD. Rwanda: Pre-Inspection Preparation for Organic Certification; and, Germany: Biofach
International Organic Trade Fair. USAID - Assistance a la Dynamisation de l’Agribusiness au Rwanda, March
2002.
Turner, AD. Assisting Rwandans with Entry into the International Organic Market Place for Tropical Fruit.
USAID - Assistance a la Dynamisation de l’Agribusiness au Rwanda, November 2001.
Turner, AD. Effects of biotechnology on crop production: Reasons for concern about the introduction of
genetically modified crop seed. The Post of Zambia, 23 April 2001
Turner, AD. Demand for organic products serves as impetus for developing countries to switch to methyl
bromide alternatives ahead of schedule. Regular Update on Methyl Bromide Alternatives, UNEP DTIE
OzonAction Programme September 2000.
Turner, AD. Major usage of methyl bromide in Zimbabwe predicted to be discontinued ahead of phase out
deadline. Regular Update on Methyl Bromide Alternatives, UNEP DTIE OzonAction Programme, June 2000.
Turner, AD. The role of training activities to promote adoption of methyl bromide alternatives. Proceedings of
the United Nations Environment Programme Policy Development Workshop to Phase Out Methyl Bromide.
Dakar, Senegal, December 1999.
Turner, AD. We may have alternatives to methyl bromide...but what about farmers? Some considerations for
training of trainers on alternatives to methyl bromide. Proceedings of the United Nations Environment
Programme Workshop on Methyl Bromide Alternatives for English Speaking Africa. Lilongwe, Malawi,
September 1999.
Turner, AD and OA Chivinge. 1998. A survey of smallholder horticulture in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe.
CIIFAD Publications Office, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.
Turner, AD (Ed.). 1997. Proceedings of the first national workshop on underutilised crops/plants in
Zimbabwe. Harare, Zimbabwe.
Turner, AD and HC Wien. 1994. Dry matter assimilation and partitioning in pepper cultivars differing in
susceptibility to stress-induced bud and flower abscission. Ann. Bot. 73: 617-622.
Turner, AD and HC Wien. 1994. Photosynthesis, dark respiration and bud sugar concentrations in pepper
cultivars differing in susceptibility to stress-induced bud and flower abscission. Ann. Bot. 73: 623-628.
Turner, AD and EE Ewing. 1988. Effects of photoperiod, night temperature and irradiance on flower
production in the potato. Potato Research 31: 257-268.

11. Bockett, G, C Boyd, C, AD Turner and N Nenguwo. 1997. Postharvest constraints facing smallholders growing
horticultural crops: a needs assessment of four districts in Zimbabwe. Publication of the Natural Resources
Institute of the Overseas Development Administration, UK.
Jackson, JE, AD Turner and M Matamba (Eds.). 1997. Smallholder Horticulture in Zimbabwe: Proceedings of
a Workshop held in Harare, Zimbabwe, 31 August - 2 September 1994. University of Zimbabwe Publications,
Harare, Zimbabwe. 207 p.
Wien, HC and AD Turner. 1994. Severity of tomato blossom-end scarring is determined by plant age at
induction. Journ. American Soc. For Hort. Sci. 119:32-35.
Wien, HC, AD Turner and CJ Ho. The influence of auxin transport inhibitor placement on stress-induced
flower abscission in Capsicum. IN: Carssen, CM et al., editors. Progress in plant growth regulation. Kluwer
Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, pp. 446-452.
Other: Pamphlets and manuals on crop production and pest and disease management for horticultural crops in
Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Policy papers for the Governments of Rwanda and Zimbabwe proposing strategies for
managing pest and disease epidemics in passion fruit and Capsicum species, respectively.

12. References
Available upon request.