Ahmed Slimene is the Head of Red Meat and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture
as3375@cornell.edu
For this year I plan to get an overview of the red meat sector in the US by studying different kinds of segments starting from feedlots producers through packers and finally retailers and consumers. I also hope to gain contacts with producers and mastering the feeder cattle classification system and US standards for cattle of slaughter grades. I also plan to study all aspects related to animal welfare and cattle handling during slaughter and transport and their effects on meat quality marketed at different levels of the meat supply chain.
Allan Franklin is the Sr. Research Officer, Office of Tourism and International Transportation
af529@cornell.edu
During this year as a Humphrey Fellow I would like to focus on issues of sustainability in urban environments. In particular, I would like to examine the greening of urban areas and cities both from a holistic perspective and with respect to the specific components of such programs i.e., planning, alternative energy use, and mass transport systems. Additionally I would like to examine the role of tourism, agricultural, and climate change considerations as they relate to urban design and planning.
Blagoja Mukanov is the Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister
bm564@cornell.edu
For my program, I would like to acquire an in-depth knowledge in several areas that are specific for the agricultural sector in developing countries: smallholder agriculture, agribusiness and economic development in the developing countries, inter-relationships between agribusiness firm performance, market structure, and economic development policies.
Jean-Marie Bukuru is Head of Land Planning and Development, Ministry of Water, Environment and Land Planning
jb2433@cornell.edu
The professional goal I want to accomplish is to enhance my knowledge of sustainable agriculture production through the management of agroecosystems.
Kurt Manrique Klinge is a Private Consultant with International Potato Ctr.
kam479@cornell.edu
I want to improve my knowledge about the current trends in rural development, mainly in those areas regarding market issues and how to develop new capacities in rural communities to allow them to develop strong links with new markets. In addition, I want to address some technical issues that are critical to postharvest technology and learn how to improve the nutritional quality of food crops.
Murat Ercinis a Planning Expert with the Tigris Development Agency
me376@cornell.edu
During the Humphrey program I would like to expand my knowledge of rural development, planning and resource management. To learn more about problems and relations for planners in terms of managing resources based on environmental quality. I would like to learn more about U.S. planning departments, regional planning agencies and their functions.
Tallal Hassan Khan is the Assistant Agricultural Engineer in Punjab
tk565@cornell.edu
The focus of my program is to enhance knowledge of sustainable water resources and management when there is water scarcity
Thomas Gnamessou is the Deputy Director of Environmental Technologies in the Ministry of the Environment
kg423@cornell.edu
My program goals include learning about US management systems, and build a network for future joint projects, learn more about technology for disaster management, and enhance my leadership, management and communication skills.
Titilope Ojo is Principal Manager (Head), Training Services, Abuja Enterprise Agency
too3@cornell.edu
I would like to enhance my ability to design and manage agricultural projects especially using the value chain approach to achieve sustainable economic development from the grassroots. As a business development professional, I want to enhance my business leadership skills and ability to support small businesses to grow and become sustainable. I want to expand my capacity for innovation and strategic thinking through the interactions I would have during this program.
Yves Martial Bitama Ada is a Consultant in Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness.
yb239@cornell.edu
This years goals are to improve my technical skill in agribusiness strategy, support small and medium enterprises (SME) and leadership. I am looking for connections with SME advisors, incubators food processing equipment and agricultural machinery distributors. I will exchange knowledge and experience with the NGO leaders involving youth and womens entrepreneurship.