Yohannes Assefa is an experienced international development professional who specializes in structured trade, agriculture market development, and international trade policy. He brings 20 years working in the United States and across numerous African countries, including Feed the Future (FtF) countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia, and offers rich experience in emerging market private enterprise, value chain transactional advisory services and international investment legal services. Having worked in 12 African countries over the past 9 years, Mr. Assefa understands the challenges as well as the potential of the East Africa region.