Dr. Ismahane A. Elouafi | |
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 Ismahane in 2024 | |
| Born | 15 August 1971 |
| Nationality | Canadian/Moroccan |
| Alma mater | Hassan II Agronomy and Veterinary Institute (Morocco), Cordoba University (Spain) |
| Title | Executive Managing Director, CGIAR |
| Term | 2020–present |
| Board member of | International Food Policy Research Institute; CABI |
Ismahane Elouafi (Arabic: أسمهان الوافي) is the Executive Managing Director of CGIAR. Formerly Chief Scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), she is ranked among the 20 most influential women in science in the Islamic world and is internationally known for her work on promoting neglected and underutilized crops, use of non-fresh water in agriculture, and empowerment of women in science.[1][2]
She has nearly two decades of experience in agricultural research and development in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. She led the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, from 2012 until 2020.
- ^ Arbaoui, Larbi (2014-02-01). "Moroccan among top- 20 most influential women scientist in Islamic World". Morocco World News. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
- ^ "Helping women in research navigate career challenges : House of Wisdom". blogs.nature.com. Archived from the original on 2019-04-15. Retrieved 2019-07-21.