Amsterdam/ New Delhi, Nov 18, 2024-The World Agriculture Forum (WAF) has added two eminent leaders Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim – the former President of Mauritius and internationally acclaimed scientist, and Mr. Carlos Magariños- Argentine diplomat and a global economic strategist to its Board of Directors. We expect their visionary leadership and expertise to be indispensable in advancing WAF’s mission of promoting sustainable agricultural development through innovations, shaping policy agenda, and global development partnerships.
Dr Gurib-Fakim has extensive experience as an international scientist, and an advocate for biodiversity, and was the first female President of Mauritius. For her work, she has been awarded the L’Oreal-UNESCO Prize for Women in Science and has been named one of Forbes’ 100 Most-Powerful Women in the World ever since. On her appointment, Dr Gurib-Fakim commented: “Agriculture is at a crucial juncture, with unprecedented challenges that require imaginative and scientific solutions. I look forward to contributing to WAF’s vision for a resilient and food-secure world. It also needs global collaborations to tackle the climate change challenge with a sense of urgency to safeguard future generations, she added.
Mr. Carlos Magariños is one of the most transformative leaders of UNIDO, the youngest ever Director-General at 35, and author of 10 books on economic innovation; His career includes key positions, such as Argentina under Secretary for Industry and Ambassador to Brazil.
The Secretary General of WAF, Dr. Jaqueline Hughes continued: Dr. Gurib-Fakim and Mr. Magariños embody the innovative spirit and commitment to global progress that define WAF; their collective efforts in respective fields will ensure a broader engagement with, and application of, science towards meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, These contributions will help us meet challenges in global food security, biodiversity and economic prosperity all through sustainable agricultural practices. ”
These appointments at WAF collectively express the organization’s commitment to connecting the nexus of agriculture governments, business industry, and communities while promoting South-South Triangular Cooperation. Through policy and trade facilitation as well as through innovative technologies, the Forum can catalyze real actions at the global level to deliver a resilient and sustainable food system.
Information on the World Agriculture Forum (WAF)
WAF is a Worldwide Platform Linking Different Stakeholders to Facilitate Sustainable Agricultural Development through Policy, Trade, and Technology Solutions. The WAF brings together governments, farmers and agribusinesses, experts, and development partners to fill implementation gaps and accelerate action for the transformation of sustainable agriculture and food systems for a resilient and food-secure future. WAF remains dedicated to transforming agriculture globally with collaboration, innovation across the value chain, and public-private partnerships at its core.
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