Matt Zimmerman

Consultant , International Non-Profit, private sector

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Agriculture professional with 30 years experience, including 23 years in SE Asia and multiple short-term assignments globally. Expertise in sustainable agriculture, farmer extension and training systems, agribusiness, and project design and management. Seeks opportunity with non-profit organization or interesting private sector agricultural enterprise in SE Asia. Native English; Asian languages

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
Professional Experience:

An international agriculture development and environment professional with 30 years experience with applications to strengthening of host country institutions, building of local capacities, and transfer of culturally appropriate know-how. Work has emphasized pragmatic adaptations of academic knowledge and the building of farmer-to-farmer linkages at the local level for addressing food security, household livelihood, and environmental protection objectives.

Education:

BS in International Agriculture Development from the University of California, Davis; specialization in Sustainable Agriculture. MPS in International Agriculture & Rural Development from Cornell University, Thesis on farmer-led research and extension for sustainable agriculture in the Philippines; Course-work in tropical agriculture, farmer extension, community based natural resources management, integrated conservation and development.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Active on networks and listservs related to sustainable and organic agriculture; agroecology and agroforestry; farmer training and extension systems; agribusiness; Farmer Field Schools; System of Rice Intensification; agriculture and climate change; Mekong region development; conservation; etc.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia

Nationality:

United States

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