Prof. Wale Adekunle holds a Bachelor of Agriculture degree and M.Sc. in Plant Science from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria and a Ph.D. in Agronomy from the University of Ibadan. He is presently the Coordinator of the Sub-Saharan Africa Challenge Program and the Director for Partnerships and Strategic Alliances in FARA. He has had over 25 years of experience in Agricultural Research and Development.