I am a researcher with interests in agricultural technology adoption; technology and innovation; and climate change adaptation. Currently I am the YPARD country representative for South Africa. I am studying towards a doctorate at Tshwane University of Technology .

Dr. M. E. Tusneem, Ex-Director General of ADB, Former Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council and Member, Planning Commission, is currently Chairman of the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Council, Higher Education Commission, Government of Pakistan. His areas of interest include international /national planning and development of agriculture and rural sectors including water resource management; agriculture education, research and extension; and advisory/consulting services in agriculture policies, institutions, and capacity building.

Dr Mahmoud El Solh holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of California, Davis, USA, and has an impressive record of scientific publications. He has more than 30 years experience international agriculture particularly plant breeding/agricultural research in various institutions: the Ford Foundation starting in 1972, ICARDA, American University of Beirut, FAO and now as Director General of ICARDA.