Maimuna Begum
PhD student
Department of agricultural economics
Agri-food marketing and chain management
Ghent University
Coupure links 653
Office A1.094
9000 Ghent, Belgium
maimuna.begum@ugent.be
Bio
Maimuna Begum is a doctoral researcher at the Department of Agricultural Economics and is a recipient of the esteemed BOF scholarship from Ghent University, Belgium. Her academic journey began with the acquisition of a graduation degree in Agriculture Economics from Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh, and a Master's degree in Agriculture Economics, specializing in Agribusiness and Marketing, from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh. Building upon this foundation, she furthered her academic pursuits with the completion of another Master's degree in the International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) at Ghent University, Belgium. Maimuna's professional trajectory is marked by her significant role as a faculty member at the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Business Management at Sylhet Agricultural University in Bangladesh.
Research
The research topic investigates the intricate dynamics of food safety among fruit and vegetable consumers and vendors in Bangladesh, employing a multi-focal socio-economic analysis. It aims to comprehend how both parties perceive, approach, and implement food safety practices, considering various perspectives. The study recognizes the interconnected roles of consumers and vendors in the food supply chain, exploring socio-economic factors that influence behaviors. Key areas of investigation encompass awareness levels, adoption of best practices, challenges faced, and the impact of socio-economic factors. The research evaluates the regulatory landscape's effectiveness, offering insights for potential enhancements. Overall, the study employs a nuanced and interdisciplinary approach to provide valuable insights informing policy decisions and promoting the well-being of consumers and vendors in Bangladesh's food supply chain.
The anticipated outcomes of this research endeavor hold the potential to instill a heightened sense of confidence and open up new opportunities for the development and execution of future research projects in collaboration with Belgium, and Bangladeshi local food safety-related organizations like the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA), Ministry of Agriculture in Bangladesh, Ministry of Food, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.