A Farming Systems Agronomist with 35+ years of experience in designing and implementing rural development projects and natural resources management systems for food security programs, sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry systems, community-based natural resources management programs and projects, agricultural research and extension, agriculture and economic policy, agro-forestry, fish culture, agribusiness and value chain development, and project evaluations.

Ms. Fiani is recognized in Egypt as a pioneer in business and economic databases and initiating "business knowledge" as a viable enterprise, through 30 years experience as a private entrepreneur, developing information based marketing and business processes , through partnerships with int'l B2B marketplaces and credit management organisations.