Regional Technical Assistant
FAO
Oct 2019 - Current (6 years 9 months)
Developed 15 scientific papers and technical documents, and generated content on family farming, production systems, development, food safety, and cotton value chain. Bio Bridge initiative coordination with 17,000 USD budget, focusing on cotton seed biodiversity in six countries across LAC region. Articulation and establishment of +Seeds research institutions network in LAC region (Embrapa, INIA, INIAP, INTA, AGROSAVIA, INIAF). Telefood Project coordination in Bolivia with 10,000 USD budget, establishing six community seed conservation banks and training of 116 indigenous community members. Initial certification process management in Colombia under BCI and ABR standards with cotton producer organizations. Provided technical advice at region