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Togo

Determination of mycotoxin contamination in sorghum Coordinate project delivery between stakeholders, service providers, FAO & WHO

Benin

Support 'Due Diligence' process of preparation of 2nd compact in BeninValue chain (VC) analysis for cashew, shea(butter), pineapple, cassava and maizeEvaluation of infrastructure (road, electricity) improvement on reduction of post-harvest losses in targeted VC'sEvaluation of innovative post-harvest technologies for the reduction of VC losses

Benin

1. Detailed review of the integrated nutrition interventions focusing on chronic malnutrition in Benin during the last 10 years2. Assessment and analysis of the situation in the Beninese integrated nutrition sector targeting chronic malnutrition during the last 10 years; 3. Elaborate approaches and strategies to fill priority needs/gaps in addressing.

Bangladesh

1. assess the post-harvest system for high-value vegetables including tomato, eggplant, long beans and cauliflower. 2. identification of causes and key problems, 3. formulation of technical recommendations and best practices (correct harvesting, removal of field heat, packaging, transportation, sorting and display during marketing, refrigerated storage) to.

Benin And Nigeria

Support Nigeria Team on ‘Investigation of Issues and Challenges facing African Smallholder Farmers and highest potential interventions points in reducing waste and spoilage in African Food Systems’

Senegal

Identify, organize and manage meetings with supply chain actors to participate in stakeholder consultations;Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and sharing quantitative and qualitative data on agricultural risks and risk management activities in Senegal with assessment team;Identifying and reviewing existing resources on agricultural risks in Senegal.

Georgia

Assistance to theGeorgia Restoring Efficiency to Agriculture (REAP) Project implemented by CNFA and World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO)Conduct a rapid assessment of post-harvest handling facilities to identify existing post-harvest handling practices and potential strategies for improvement (visits to be made to at least 6 facilities including pack.

Kisan Usaid Project; Nepal

Identify post-harvest practices, losses, principal stakeholders, critical points in Nepali cereals (maize and rice) and lentils, and high value vegetables Identify the major post-harvest issues for aflatoxins in Nepali crops Rapid assessment of post-harvest losses in high value vegetables to identify: (1) the inefficiencies within the value chain; (2) the.

Benin

Commodity Systems Assessment Methodology (CSAM), Training of Trainers & roll-out & technical backstopping for post-harvest loss assessmentCapacity Building Assessment of Producer Association – Training Needs/Organizational Assessment; Cold Chain Assessment Postharvest Technology Training of Trainers & technical backstopping

Value chain development via introduction of underutilized crop (Pachyrhizus spp.) Improvement of processing & marketing options for underutilized crop Seed production and seed distribution systemAssessment of agronomic, plant health and soil health constraints of underutilized crop (Pachyrhizus spp.)Collaboration with national programs, NGO’s and farmers.

Cotonou, Benin

I develop solutions to post harvest pest and diseases within the Afrrican smallholder context; processing options; health/nutrition interactions; value-chain developing; access to markets; compliance with norms and standardsFood quality in the value chain (maize, cassava, cowpea, yam, cashew, sheanut, mango, vegetables)Quality ManagementRisk assessment.

Cotonou, Benin

Mycotoxin research (fumonisin, aflatoxin) – variety, ecology, food quality Participatory testing of intervention strategies for mycotoxin reduction Evaluation of post-harvest systems (maize, cassava, cowpea, yam) Coordinate research, train students and laboratory technicians Reporting to technical cooperation agency on project progress Managing projects.

Eschborn, Germany

Develop post-harvest extension materials Elaboration of information leaflet on activities of Plant Protection Division

Cotonou, Benin

study aflatoxin contamination in maize in West Africa, impact of management practices on aflatoxin contamination, development of technologies for aflatoxin mitigation

Porto Novo, Benin

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams to evaluate post-harvest technologies in grain, root and tuber crops Conception and coordination of training courses on: - risk-free use of pesticides - utilisation of storage pesticides - safe post-harvest protectionDevelop information materials for farmers and extension agents on biological control, post-harvest.

Dr. Rer. Hort., Post-Harvest Management

Dipl. Ing. Agr., Agronomy

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), International Development

High School