Allan Liavoga
A seasoned food safety expert and international agricultural development practitioner, with a strong track record in managing agricultural research and development (R4D) programs aimed at transforming research outputs into impactful products and services adopted by farmers and market actors across Africa.
This experience is complemented by proven capabilities in resource mobilization, program design and management, donor grant oversight, and monitoring and evaluation.
Highly experienced in supporting African nations to develop and enhance biotechnology regulatory frameworks through strategic capacity-building initiatives and policy formulation ensuring the safe and effective application of modern biotechnology.
Possesses deep technical expertise in food science with a solid history of building food safety capacity for industry stakeholders, government agencies, and NGOs. Well-versed in agricultural policy and regulatory development, with an expert-level understanding of food systems in the African context.
An articulate and passionate science communicator, with strong academic grounding and exceptional communication skills.