Dr Ahmad Alfakih (Arab Organization for Agricultural Development) Sudan

Dr Ahmad Alfakih is an agricultural engineer specialising in agricultural economics and rural development. He holds a PhD in this field and currently works at the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD) in the Department of Agricultural Integration and Food Security in the Entrepreneurship Unit, contributing to initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture, value chain development, and rural empowerment in Arab countries. His work focuses on enhancing food systems through innovation, inclusive agribusiness models, and capacity building for local communities. He actively collaborates with stakeholders from the public, private, academic, and civil society sectors to strengthen regional
agricultural transformation platforms. His contributions aim to improve livelihoods, increase resilience, and align agricultural practices with sustainable development goals (SDGs).