AgFRD Thematic Group event
Join us for an insightful talk by Mr. Chakib Jenane, Regional Practice Director for Western and Central Africa, as he discusses the complexities and potential of transforming the agricultural and food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite the region’s significant opportunities for growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation, the agri-food sector continues to grapple with underinvestment and considerable underperformance, characterized by low productivity and environmental degradation. These challenges are exacerbated by structural barriers and external shocks, including climate change and fiscal constraints, which impede progress. In his presentation, Mr. Chakib Jenane will highlight solutions to address these critical issues, illustrating case studies from various countries where the WBG is implementing a unified approach to facilitate much-needed sector transformation.
Speaker:
Chakib Jenane is the Regional Practice Director for the Planet team in the Western and Central Africa Region at the World Bank and is responsible for driving sustainable development initiatives and transformative projects in the region. Chakib Jenane previously served as the Practice Manager for the Agriculture and Food Practice. Prior to joining the World Bank, Chakib held key positions at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization among which as Chief of the Agro-industry Technology Unit and deputy-Director of the Agribusiness Development Branch. Chakib has also served as a university Professor at the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine in Rabat, Morocco. A Moroccan national He holds a Doctorate-es-Sciences degree from the Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine in Rabat and an MS in agricultural engineering from the University of Minnesota. He also completed a post-Doctorate within the Bio-systems Engineering Department of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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