Emmanuel Azaino
About Emmanuel Azaino
Emmanuel Azaino serves as the Head of Agriculture and Economic Growth at Catholic Relief Services and has over 20 years of experience in agricultural development. He has implemented agricultural programs for major international organizations and currently works as the Agricultural Research and Development Partnerships Director at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Emmanuel Azaino serves as the Head of Agriculture and Economic Growth at Catholic Relief Services. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the organization's mission in Baltimore, Maryland. His role involves overseeing agricultural initiatives aimed at enhancing economic growth and improving food security in various communities.
Current Role at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture
Since 2020, Emmanuel Azaino has been the Agricultural Research and Development Partnerships Director at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) in Washington, District of Columbia. In this capacity, he focuses on developing partnerships and research initiatives that support agricultural innovation and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Emmanuel Azaino has a solid educational background in agriculture and agricultural economics. He studied Agriculture at Obafemi Awolowo University from 1985 to 1990. He later earned a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan, completing his studies in 1998. Additionally, he attended the University of Reading in 2017, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Background in Agricultural Development
Emmanuel Azaino has over 20 years of experience in agricultural development, combining roles in both the private and development sectors. He worked at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) as a State Program Manager from 2005 to 2009. Prior to his transition to the development sector in 2002, he gained experience in the private sector.
Experience with International Organizations
Emmanuel Azaino has implemented agricultural programs for major international organizations, including USAID, the Gates Foundation, and the Shell Foundation. His work with these organizations has focused on enhancing agricultural value chains and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.