Sectors of professional activity include Rural Development, Environment & NRM, Food Security, Gender, Poverty Reduction, and Marketing. The expert is proficient in English, French, and Wolof, and holds citizenship in Senegal. With a background as an agricultural and forest economist, the expert has a long-standing career in value chain development, policy and gender analysis, farm management, production economics, natural resource management, poverty reduction, market development, and information systems. This experience spans over several countries in Africa including Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and others. Currently serving as an International Consultant, the expert possesses key qualifications in natural resource economics and management, forest products, and climate change adaptation, among others. Notable key responsibilities include coordinating international projects, developing policies to boost agricultural and forest product contributions to GDP, and leading initiatives aimed at improving food security and nutrition. The expert's work has involved significant collaboration with international funding organizations and agencies like the FAO, where they served as a Chief Technical Advisor and Regional Project Coordinator, notably on projects to enhance contributions of Non-Wood Forest Products to food security. Their impact is measurable in policy development, capacity building, and in strengthening national and regional capacities. Noteworthy achievements include establishing effective working relationships with governments, contributing to poverty alleviation strategies, and promoting sustainable utilization of resources. Technical and professional skills encompass project management and evaluation, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. The expert has mentored researchers and interns, developed strategies for market development, and represented projects on national and international platforms, demonstrating a comprehensive skill set tailored for efficient project implementation and strategic policy development in the international development sector.