Elizabeth G. Dunn

Elizabeth G. Dunn is a research economist and the President of Impact LLC, a company she founded in 2000 and has led for over 24 years.1 Her work primarily focuses on market-based solutions to poverty, with an emphasis on inclusive growth opportunities for low-income households.1

Professional Background

Dr. Dunn has extensive experience in the field of agricultural economics and international development:

• She has been involved in research and evaluation studies in more than 20 countries, collaborating with various organizations including bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, governments, and the private sector.1
• Her expertise lies in areas such as smallholder agriculture, micro- and small enterprises, and value chains.1
• She has played key roles in several USAID-supported projects, including the AIMS Project and AMAP BDS, where she contributed to impact evaluation and expanding value chain knowledge and practice.1

Education and Academic Career

Elizabeth G. Dunn's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison1
• M.S. in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida1
• B.A. in Intercultural Studies from Warren Wilson College1

Before founding Impact LLC, Dr. Dunn served as an Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri for 10 years.1

Skills and Expertise

Dr. Dunn is known for her work in:

• Inclusive market systems analysis
• Value chain development
• Facilitating inclusive market systems2

She is multilingual, with proficiency in English (native), Spanish (full professional), French (limited working), and Aymara (elementary).1

Through her company, Impact LLC, Elizabeth G. Dunn continues to contribute to research and initiatives aimed at improving evaluation of interventions that facilitate inclusive market systems.1