David Benafel

Chief of Party

Eugene, United States

I am an agriculture and rural livelihoods expert with skills in agriculture program design and management, market led agribusiness development, and food security program administration. I have over 29 years of experience in designing and implementing USAID, USDA, and private sector agriculture programs in Africa.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
Professional Experience:

My experience includes the development of sustainable farmer associations and cooperatives. I have also served long-term, team assignments in West and South Africa with emphasis on population settlement and sustainable business development, PL 480 monetization food security programs, and the design and implementation of micro-business loans programs with informal and commercial credit institutions. I have experience in horticulture value chain analysis, marketing of organic crops, and sustainable land use. I speak fluent English, French, Portuguese, and Bambara (Mali)

Education:

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. Agricultural Economics 1990

University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, College of Law, First Year Studies 1979

Willamette University, Salem, Oregon B.S. Political Science 1977

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French, Portugese

Nationality:

United States

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