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I am an agriculture and rural livelihoods expert with skills in agriculture program design and management, market led agribusiness development, and food security program administration. I have over 29 years of experience in designing and implementing USAID, USDA, and private sector agriculture programs in Africa. |
 Contact David Benafel
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Professional Experience: |
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My experience includes the development of sustainable farmer associations and cooperatives. I have also served long-term, team assignments in West and South Africa with emphasis on population settlement and sustainable business development, PL 480 monetization food security programs, and the design and implementation of micro-business loans programs with informal and commercial credit institutions. I have experience in horticulture value chain analysis, marketing of organic crops, and sustainable land use. I speak fluent English, French, Portuguese, and Bambara (Mali)
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Education: |
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. Agricultural Economics 1990
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, College of Law, First Year Studies 1979
Willamette University, Salem, Oregon B.S. Political Science 1977
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, French, Portugese |
Nationality:
United States
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