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Climate-adaption and Food security, Geo-politics of natural resources, Sustainable agriculture and agribusiness. Senior British/ English, Oxford University-educated economist and engineer working in the agriculture, agribusiness and food-related industries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. I innovate and transfer technologies in the agribusiness value chain that impact positively on sustainable food and nutrition security as well as the healthcare industry (medicinal plants). My experience covers successful work in over 30 countries and multiple sub-sectors of agriculture. Recent professional achievements: DELIVERED SEPTEMBER 2023 (for USAID in the Solomon Islands): FOUR SOLAR-POWERED CROP PROCESSING FACTORIES. Identified, designed and engineered processes for coconuts (virgin oil), kava, animal feed, and cocoa-based on solar energy. 2021-23 - agro-projects in Sabah, Saudi Arabia, and Solomon Islands. 2019-20 – product development for wellness and cosmetic brand from botanical extracts. 2017 – '19. Market and business support for the saffron industry in Afghanistan (USAID, 2019). Design for livestock development, products and marketing Laos (ADB). Concept design for a $40 million private sector investment in animal health vaccine in Pakistan; 2016 – Climate-adapted strategic management plan for a 35,000 mixed crop farm in Saudi Arabia. 2012 - '16 – Zambia (rural roads), Pakistan (cool chains), Cambodia (rice markets and policy)., and commodity markets (cardamom, coffee and livestock) in the uplands of Laos. Key Previous Experience: Ministerial-level adviser on competitiveness and economic growth (Pakistan (2006-09); agricultural development in Afghanistan and Iraq (2010-12); Regional Technical Services Manager, Cargill Asia-Pacific (1990-'98). Specialities: - Project and corporate management and leadership/team building; - Sustainable agribusiness systems design and development (inc. food safety) - Economic growth, Competitiveness, - Sector Policies; Regulatory Environment and Compliance. - Corporate Strategies in Rural Development; - Economic, Value, Supply Chain and Market Analysis in Agribusiness.