Agbessi Komla Amewoa (PhD)
About Agbessi Komla Amewoa (PhD)
Agbessi Komla Amewoa, PhD, serves as the Country Director a.i. at the World Food Programme in Djibouti. He holds a Doctorate in Economics and has extensive experience in humanitarian operations, climate change initiatives, and international development.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Agbessi Komla Amewoa serves as the Country Director a.i. at the World Food Programme in Djibouti since 2023. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives aimed at addressing food insecurity and enhancing resilience in the region. His leadership is informed by extensive experience in humanitarian and relief operations, particularly in challenging environments.
Previous Experience at World Food Programme
Amewoa has held multiple positions at the World Food Programme. He was the Deputy Country Director from 2022 to 2023 in Djibouti and served as Head of Field Office in Nigeria from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he worked as Programme Policy Officer in Bangui, Central African Republic from 2018 to 2021, and as Country Coordinator for Smallholder Value Chains and Resilience Programme in Kinshasa from 2014 to 2018. His roles involved program development and management, focusing on enhancing food security and resilience.
Education and Expertise
Agbessi Komla Amewoa holds a Doctorate in Economics from Université de Limoges, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He also completed a Master's degree in Economics at the University of Lome, Togo, from 1997 to 2002, and a Master's degree in Economic Analysis and Policy at Université de Limoges from 2003 to 2004. In 2023, he completed the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford. His educational background supports his expertise in economic analysis and sustainable development.
Professional Background in International Organizations
Amewoa has a robust professional background in international organizations. He worked at the United Nations as a Programme Evaluation Intern in 2006 and later as an Associate Expert (Agriculture Economist) from 2007 to 2009. He was also a Consultant at the United Nations Development Programme from 2010 to 2011 and served as a Programme Officer for Capacity Building at the International Renewable Energy Agency from 2011 to 2012. His experience spans various roles that enhance his skills in program development and management.
Skills in Climate Change Initiatives
Agbessi Komla Amewoa possesses strong skills in climate change initiatives, having worked extensively with non-governmental organizations. His expertise in this area complements his strategic approach to program development and management, particularly in relation to sustainable development and economic analysis.