An international development specialist, researcher and academic with more than 25 years of long term assignments, including 14 years with the European Union. Has hands-on experience in formulating, implementing, managing and evaluating projects focused on agriculture and rural development, food security and nutrition, agricultural extension and education, livestock production and development, plantation agriculture, agribusiness development services, sustainable environmental practices, rural infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance, entrepreneurship, conservation agriculture, innovative technology, and trade and export promotion in developing countries and fragile states.
