El Fadil Ahmed Ismail is a Sudanese researcher and professor specializing in agricultural economics. The curriculum vitae provides details of his educational background including a Ph.D in agricultural economics from Germany. It also outlines his extensive professional experience working for the Sudanese government and international organizations on topics related to food security, agriculture, and economic development.
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1. CURRICULUM VITAE
El Fadil Ahmed Ismail (Ph.D)
Family Name: ISMAIL Middle Name: AHMED First Name: EL FADIL
Date of Birth: First
January, 1959
Citizenship at Birth:
Sudanese
Current Citizenship:
Sudanese
MARITAL STATUS Married, with dependents
LANGUAGES Fluent in speaking, reading and writing ENGLISH, Basic
proficiency in GERMAN language, ARABIC is my mother tongue
I. PROFESSION
Professional Research Scientist (Enabling agriculture & livelihoods development, food
security and agribusiness/private sector development- currently focusing on enhancing
capacity development)
II. PPERMANENT ADRESS
National Food Research Centre
Khartoum North, Republic of SUDAN
P. O. B 213 (Bahri Shambat)
Cell phone: (+249) (916861372)
(+249) (123756523)
E-Mail elfaiselfadil@yahoo.com
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2. III. EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
1992 – 1996: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agric. Economics (Graduated magna
cum laude (1.7 {Very good}).
Thesis title “Spatial Organization of Food grain Storage Facilities in Sudan” A
Published Ph D. ISBN 3-86186-135-6. Verlag Ulrich E. Grauer Stuttgart, 1996.
University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany
Faculty of Agriculture IV
Institute of Agricultural and Social Studies in the Tropics and Subtropics, Marketing
Department (490 B) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Dr. M. von Oppen
1986 – 1988: Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Agricultural Economics
The thesis title “Efficiency of Water Use in Guneid Scheme”
University of Khartoum: Khartoum, Sudan.
Higher Graduate College -Department of agricultural economics.
1979 – 1984: B. Sc. Agricultural Sciences (Majoring in Agricultural Economics)
Faculty of Agriculture. University of Khartoum
Khartoum, Sudan.
1976 – 1979: Sudanese Higher Secondary School Certificate, 1979.
IV. EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
a) Scholarly Posts & Occupations
2012 – To date: Senior Research Professor at National Food Research Centre.
Department of Food Economics and Marketing. Ministry of Higher Education and
Scientific Research
Overall responsibility and technical focus
i. Research and analyse [agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environment-
al, nutrition/food composition and/or gender related] data, statistics and
information to provide technical, statistical and/or policy related information and
analysis to support the delivery of economic and social development programmes
work, products, projects, publications and services;
ii. Design, support implementation and evaluation of programmes/projects in Food
Security and Nutrition (FSN) domain, strategic and policy work with focus on
economic and social aspects, including creation an enabling environment for
private sector investment/development;
iii. Provide leadership and coordinate scientific socio-economic research input(s)
into specific research Programmes/projects and ensure uptake of research
outputs to achieve social and economic thrusts in the economy;
iv. Lead or participate in the formulation, organization and management of
mandated Programme(s) of food security & economic analysis and the
formulation of possible food security vis a vis economic strategies, policies and
actions for adoption by the government and the private sector;
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3. v. Lead or participate in the identification of new or emerging food security and
rural development issues of potential concern to government, and design and
develop Programme(s) to address these concerns;
vi. Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Food
Economics and Marketing Department and/or other National Food Research
Centre departments through collaboration with sister line institutions (MoA) or
concerned stakeholders and donors (EU, FAO, etc.) besides ensuring substantive
programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse
projects in the Food Research Centre and in liaison with other Departments and
partners as appropriate;
vii. Prepare inputs for the work programme of the Department, determining
priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely
delivery including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of
performance parameters and critical indicators and reporting on
budget/Programme(s) performance;
viii. Conceive plans and manage expert group meetings, courses, seminars and similar
consultations that contribute to the finalization of the NFRC/Department
outputs, as well as writing annual reports;
ix. Manage, guide, develop and train staff under my supervision through
programmatic and substantive reviews of research proposals and reports drafted
or prepared by others. Besides supervision of academic Ph D/M. Sc students in
food & agricultural economics;
x. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the National Food Research
Centre (NFRC).
2006 to 2012: Associate Research Professor at Food Research Centre. Department of
Food Economics and Marketing
Overall responsibility and technical focus
i. Leads the formulation and delivery of capacity development strategies and
activities in domains of FSN and provide support to government staff, non-state
actors (NSAs) and Private Sector Development organizations;
ii. Conduct feasibility and economic studies on a number of agro-economic/
agribusiness projects/proposals and make proposals for reformulation of food
policies and related economic strategies;
iii. Study and analyze economic policies in relation to food security and forward
proposals for informed decision; these include the identification of best practices
in food security economic policy, and provide advice to policy and decision
takers.
iv. Assist and assess the functioning of the ARP (Agricultural Revival Programme)
through involvement in studies -in collaboration with the MoA- with the
Department of Agric Economics, Statistics and Planning) and offer advice to
concerned institutions on how to attain objectives for development of
agriculture;
v. Advise on developing inclusive and sustainable food systems, involving
producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society
organizations and government.
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4. vi. Advise the government in the preparation of FSN studies and strategies, and in
the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and
Programmes.
vii. Cooperate with government partners (FAO, EU, AfDB) in the preparation of
reports and studies for public and private sector development;
viii. Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
1996 to 2006: Assistant Research Professor at Food Research Centre: 1996-2006.
Department of Food Economics and Marketing (Agricultural Research
Corporation, ARC): main duties include and technical focus:
i. Design and implement socio-economic surveys and analyze food systems and
assess impacts on rural livelihoods, urban and sub-urban strata;
i. Study and analyze food systems in the country and propose food related policies
for informed decisions;
ii. Analysis of specific market dynamics affecting pro-poor agribusiness enterprises
and identification of market opportunities with potential to increase household
income and employment;
iii. Assist in identifying mechanisms for scaling up agri-food systems and sustainable
agriculture;
iv. Formulation of research proposals focusing on the socio-cultural and socio-
economic issues affecting agricultural resources in Sudan and assessment of
marketing systems of agricultural products;
v. Assist in identifying agricultural resource potential and constraints in the context
of development planning and implementation process and determination of
information requirements;
vi. Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
1990 to 1996: Research Scientist at Food Research and Processing Centre as
Economist & Market Analyst in the Department of Food Economics &
Marketing. Main duties
i. Assist senior research scientists in project formulation, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation;
ii. Assessment of marketing systems of range food products, especially traditional
foods and those marketed by women with a view of improving the systems;
iii. Assist in formulation and implementation of strategies for household livelihood
diversification among rural communities;
iv. Write technical reports and perform any other duties assigned by senior
scientists.
1986 to 1990: Teacher of Mathematics and Statistics at Wady Seydna Higher
Secondary School.
b) Other Posts & Occupations
2007 to 2010: Registrar of MFST (M. Sc. Food Science and Technology Programme
Director. Sudan Academy of Sciences (SAS) Khartoum, SUDAN
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5. 2007 to 2011: Member of the Advisory Technical Committee for Food Value Chains
in Sudan. Ministry of International Cooperation (MoIC) in conjunction
with UNDP focal point
January 2000 to July 2000: Minister of Education and Guidance in Gedaref State,
SUDAN
i. Support the formulation, implementation and monitoring of education policies,
strategies and Programmes on Social Change and Development using
multidisciplinary perspectives in coordination with the national/federal
authorities, civil society organizations, parliamentarians and concerned
development partners;
ii. Advocate, guide, support, and lead educational, social, cultural related activities
and endorse policies through Media, TV, and broadcasts for structural
transformation of the State’s community to bring and ensure delivery of
economic and social development;
iii. Any other tasks that a minster can do (See also below).
1997 to 2000: Minister of Animal Resources & Fisheries at the Ministry of Animal
Resources in Gedaref State, SUDAN
Being a minister most of the tasks involve planning, management and administrative
tasks with multifaceted disciplines and objectives like:
i. Provide political and technical leadership, guidance and operational support for
results-based policy and governance of ministerial work (Ministry of Animal
Resources and Fisheries) in the state, particularly those related to investment &
production, health, food security, nutrition and sustainable agricultural
development;
ii. Advocate strategic partnerships, best practices, and policy dialogue with
stakeholders in support of enhanced policies and governance for food and
nutrition security, sustainable agriculture and food systems;
iii. Formulation of policies, plans, and programs to develop crop and livestock sub
sectors together with the agro-pastorals & nomadic subsystems, environmental
conservation and bio-safety;
iv. Improve administrative efficiency through institutional and human capacity
development/building by way of organizing work/workshops at different levels
and departments;
v. Design and promotion of investment projects related to agriculture, livestock,
range lands and livestock products;
vi. Design, implement, monitor and follow-up of various policies, plans and
programs initiated by federal and state authorities in the field of crop, livestock,
agribusiness and agro processing sub sectors;
vii. Coordinate and collaborate with relevant institutions & sister line ministries
(agriculture & Forestry) in various areas of interest;
viii. Any other tasks that a minster can do.
1998 to 2000: Member of the Faculty Board of Faculty of Agriculture and
Environmental Sciences, Gedaref University. Gedaref State
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6. 1998 to 2000: Member of the Faculty Board of faculty of Economics and Business
Administration, Gedaref University. Gedaref State
1996 to 1997: Senior Marketing Expert (seconded to the Federal Ministry of
Agriculture and Forestry) -Department of Agricultural Economics and Statistics
&Planning -Marketing Section.
i. Design and implement market surveys, study and analyze food systems in the
country and propose food related policies for informed decisions;
ii. Analysis of specific market dynamics and soaring prices affecting poor farmers
and identification of export market opportunities with potential to increase
household income and employment;
iii. Scaling up agri-business systems and sustainable agriculture through appropriate
market interventions;
iv. Identify socio-cultural and socio-economic issues affecting agricultural
production and marketing in Sudan and assessing marketing constraints and
opportunities for Sudanese agricultural products;
v. Identify agricultural resource potential and constraints in the context of
development planning and implementation process and determination of
information requirements;
vi. Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
V. FIELD OF EXPERTISE AND COURSEWORK
Being a graduate in agricultural economics and marketing {B.Sc., M. SC., Ph. D} my field
of expertise covers a wide range of disciplines, basically in agricultural marketing
and agricultural economics in the tropics & subtropics. Below are some of the
concerns and expertise:
1) Food Security and Food Policy Analysis (PAM), Development of Food Security
and Nutrition plans and projects;
2) Agricultural Economics, Agric. Finance/Credit and Investment;
3) Development planning and rural livelihoods;
4) Capacity development in Food Security and Nutrition (FSN), Technology Transfer
in the field of food security, agricultural marketing, etc. ;
5) Small and Medium Enterprises Development (SMEs) and micro-finance;
6) Farming systems management and economics;
7) Program/Project Evaluation and Project Monitoring;
8) Expertise in feasibility studies in agribusiness, food processing and large agricultural
investment;
9) Lecturer {agricultural economics, rural development & marketing courses) ;
10) Equilibrium modelling viz. market simulation models {spatio-temporal analysis,
optimal flows, transportation and Storage models, etc.};
11) Technology transfer in the field of marketing, rural capacity development (viz.
Training various participants from different states>hundreds of participants).
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7. VI. SCHOLARLY ACADEMIC COURSES (LECTURER & INSTRUCTOR)
Date University or institutions/Department Courses taught
2009 Sudan Academy of Science (SAS) Khartoum-Sudan. Food economics & marketing courses (M. Sc. Level)
2008 Sudan Academy of Science (SAS) Khartoum-Sudan. Food economics & marketing courses (Ditto)
2004 Sudan University of Science & Technology, College of Agricultural
Studies, Department of Agricultural Economics
Agricultural policy and marketing (B. Sc. Level)
2004 Sudan University of Science & Technology, College of Agricultural
Studies, Department of Agricultural Economics
Economics of Natural Resource (Ditto)
VII. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY MISSIONS, REPORTS AND STUDIES
Date From – Date To Duration in
Months
Agency/Company Mission Description and Output
24 June -24 July 2015 One month
consultation
FAO-FSPS CBP Review Report: Review and Analysis of the Food Security Policy And Strategy Capacity
Building Programme in Four Main States in Sudan (FAO-FSPS CBP): Institutional
Setups, Roles, Responsibilities and Coordination Mechanisms The Food Security Policy
and Strategy Capacity Building Programme.
March-April 2014 One month
consultation
NAIFE and SMDC
(SUDAN) for
finance by AfDB.
Concept Note & Capacity Building Project Proposal: Inclusive Growth Through Capacity
Building and Partnerships. Support To Small-Scale Producers, Export Agribusiness
SMEs, Microfinance and Export Insurance Institutions in the form of Capacity Building.
Prepared for the Sudan Microfinance Development Company (SMDC of CBoS) & The
National Agency for Insurance and Finance for Exports (NAIFE) to be funded by AfDB
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8. December/ March
2013/2014
Three
months
consultation
AfDB Comprehensive Study Report. Study on Private Sector Development, Trade and
Economic Diversification in Sudan: Agriculture & Agro-Industry Development.
January –February,
2013
One month
consultation
FAO ERCU (FAO
Sudan)
Evaluation and Assessment Report: Assessment of FAO ERCU Emergency Fisheries
Interventions in Blue Nile state (period 2006-2012). Food and Agriculture Organization
Sudan office FAOSD.
September/December
2012
almost three
months
consultation
FAO i) Situation Analysis Report: Situation analysis: Agriculture, Livestock and Rural
Livelihoods in the Greater Darfur Region. El Fadil Ismail is the Team Leader of TWG of
Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Livelihoods.
ii)Preparation of Results Framework for Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Livelihoods in 5
states of Darfur. Donors Appeal Document for Doha Conference 2012. Darfur Joint
Assessment Mission (DJAM), November 2012. This consultation was done in
collaboration with the Canadian consultant Dr. M. Sajjad Noor, P.Ag who was assigned
by FAO Rome.
July-August 2012 One month
consultation
for Norwegian
Churches Aid
(NCA)
Evaluation and Assessment Report: Formative Evaluation of the Emergency
Preparedness Response Sector in greater Darfur (2008-2012). Darfur Programme (NCA-
DP-EPR). This consultancy was done in collaboration with Professor Tighani El Amin
freelance consultant and former ARC research Professor.
March-December 2011 Four months
consultations
for EU
(SPCRP
MP
for EU -SPCRP
MP
Sudan Productive Capacity Recovery Programme Model Projects (SPCRP MP) to
conduct three studies on: Conceptual Framework for Processing & Marketing Selected
Food Products in Four Identified States, March-December 2011(see details where
appropriate).
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9. 2010 One month
consultancy
assignment
FAO SIFSIA N &
FEWS NET
(USAID)
Training Manual: Markets and Price Monitoring. A training material for government
counterparts as part of the national capacity building programme The Sudan Integrated
Food Security Information System for Action (FAO SIFSIA N) in collaboration with
Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) (2010).
Conduct one week training workshop: Markets and Price Monitoring in collaboration
with Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) (2010)
2010 Six weeks
consultancy
assignment
for FAO
FAO, TCP/ SUD/
3103(D)
Study Report On: The Role of Agribusiness Investment Centre (ABIC) in Improving the
Performance of the Agribusiness Sector in Sudan: Marketing Strategies, Policies,
Procedures, and Action Plans for Establishing the Agribusiness Market Information
Systems. FAO, TCP/SUD/3103(D). The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry-
Directorate of International Cooperation and Investment Promotion & the Agribusiness
and Investment Promotion Centre (ABIC) 2010.
2010 Six weeks
Consultancy
assignment
FAO -SIFSIA N,
EU
Analytical Study on Price and Market-Structure Analysis for some Selected Agricultural
Commodities in Sudan: Marketing Costs and Margins. Study made for SIFSIA N, FAO,
EU and (MoA) Ministry of Agriculture General Administration of Planning &
Agricultural Economics Department of Agricultural Economics, 2010
November, 2010 One month
assignment
study
WORLD BANK Economic Study The Economics of Small Scale Mixed Farming Enterprises in
Equilibrium Gum Arabic Model. Within an overall assignment by WORLD BANK on:
The Gum Arabic Industry, Production Potential, Market Prospects & Processing For
Export: Strategies Towards Stimulating Increased Gum Arabic Production in South
Darfur, 2010
2010 Two months
assignment
FAO -SIFSIA N i. Comprehensive Assessment: Large-Scale Warehouse Facilities and Impact on Markets’
Mechanisms and Food Security. FAO & the Food Security Technical Secretariat of the
Ministry of Agriculture. Inception Report 2010.
ii. Comprehensive Study Report on: Large-Scale Warehouse Facilities and Impact on
Markets’ Mechanisms and Food Security. FAO & the Food Security Technical
Secretariat of the Ministry of Agriculture.
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10. 2010 3 weeks WORLD BANK
Nile Basin Initiative-
Eastern Nile
Subsidiary Action
Program
Study & Assessment Survey: A study on the Impact of Building Dam Structures on Brick
Make Industry along the Blue Nile. Impacts and Costs of Reduced Silt in the Blue Nile
River on Sudanese Red Brick-Making Industry. Nile Basin Initiative-Eastern Nile
Subsidiary Action Program. EN Strategic basin Assessment & Assistance Strategy
Strategic Economic assessment Component WORLD BANK
2009 One month FAO SD (ISFP,
2009)
Study on Soaring Food Prices Initiative, submitted for FAO (ISFP, 2009) & Ministry of
Agriculture and Forestry (2009). A team lead
2008 2 months FAO, SIFSIA N Study on Soaring food Prices, FAO, SIFSIA N. in collaboration with agricultural
economics and policy research centre (2008). A team member
March, 2006 One month
consultation
Marketing Expert for
UNIDO project
TF/SUD /
05/002/17-52
Study Report: Youth Entrepreneurship Development (YED) for the Food Sector in
Upper Nile region, Malakal. Project TF/SUD/05/002/17-52, March, 2006.
2005 Three
months
consultation
FAO for SIFSIS
Project
Study Report: Institutional Capacity Support Programme for an Integrated Food Security
Vulnerability and Market Information System. A project funded by EC in collaboration
with FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, (2005).
March-Nov, 2004 Three month
consultation
FAO
TCP/SUD/2906.
(A) Project
Marketing consultation to FAO TCP/SUD/2906(A) Project. Ministry of Agricul-ture
and FAO). Project aims at “Strengthening the institutional capacity for planning,
economic and policy analysis (PEPA) for the agricultural sector in the Sudan”, (2004).
March-, May 2004 Three month
consultation
FAO Training course on agricultural marketing FAO TCP/SUD /2906 (A) Project. Ministry
of Agriculture and FAO. Project aims at “Strengthening the institutional capacity for
planning, economic and policy analysis (PEPA) for the agricultural sector in the Sudan”,
(2004).
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11. VIII. AN INSTRUCTOR AND FACILITATOR OF THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING COURSES
Date From –
Date To
Agency/Company Workshops and training courses instructed and or facilitated by me
25 – 26
November
2014
(UN Women &
MoWF)
Training Workshop: “Methodology of Report Writing: the Scientific Basis and Technical Approaches”. Gender Streamlining and
Capacity Development for 35 participants of the General Directorate of Women and Family Affairs (DGWFA) of the Ministry of
Welfare & Social Security (MoWSS, Republic of the Sudan). The workshop under the auspice of UN Women Sudan. Avenue:
Sudan Banks (Masarif) Union (SBsU). El Nill Conference Hall (Khartoum).
11–14, Nov.
2013
FAO-FSPS CBP Training workshop on: Reporting Food Security Information. The Food Security Policy and Strategy Capacity Building Programme
(FAO-FSPS CBP) A Training Workshop on Food Security Report Writing, Avenue: Port Sudan, Red Sea State.
March 2012 FAO SPCRP-CB Three weeks Consultation and Training workshop for FAO SPCRP-CB on Methodology of Report Writing. Sudan Productive
Capacity Recovery Programme (SPCRP-CBP). National Capacity Building Programme. Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations (FAO), Khartoum. Sudan. March 2012
October, 2005 UNICEF Instructor and facilitator for a short training course “Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Mapping”. Prepared for UNICEF lead staff,
October, 2005
October, 2005 prepared for
UNICEF
A consultant and facilitator of a course “Networking, Risk Analysis, Data Collection, Information Management & Information
Systems”. Prepared for UNICEF lead staff, October, 2005
December,
2005
WFP-HAC A consultant and facilitator for a workshop prepared for WFP-HAC lead staff and stakeholders “Role of Information in Disaster
Management Systems), December, 2005.
2004- to date Universities External examiner: University of Sudan Faculty of agricultural studies. Department of Agricultural Economics since 2004.
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12. IX. PARTICIPATIONS IN CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND COURSES
Date From
– Date To
Organizing Agency/Company Type, Theme of Conferences/ Workshops and My Presented Paper(s)
October,
2010
Organized by National Food Research
Centre & Sponsored by SEEN Food
Industries
Regional Workshop ‘Policy Insights into the Sudanese Wheat Quality and Potential Challenges for
Marketing”. A Working Paper presented in a conference on: Industrial Utilization of Wheat in Sudan.
‘Venue: Burj El fatih Conference Hall, Khartoum, SUDAN. October 2010.
29th- 30th
March 2010
Organized by Industrial Research &
Consultancy Centre Sponsored by
SAYGA Food Industries
Regional Workshop on ‘The Economics and Marketing of Sorghum grains & its Products: From Self
Sufficiency to Commercialization”. A Working Paper presented in a conference on: Optimum
Industrial Utilization of Sorghum in Sudan.’ Venue: Badr Eldin Suliman International Conference
Hall. Khartoum, SUDAN. March 29th- 30th 2010.
21-22 April
2009
Organized by Sudanese Standards and
Measurements Organization (SSMO)
International Workshop on Cereals Marketing in Sudan. A Working Paper presented in SSMO
conference on Cereals Marketing in Sudan: A Conceptual Framework for Developing Cereals &
Cereals Products in Sudan: Production and Marketing Perspectives. Khartoum, SUDAN during the
period 21-22 April 2009.
23-30 Dec.,
2005
Organized by WFP-HAC for the lead
staff and stakeholders by WFP-HAC
Instructor and facilitator of the workshop prepared for WFP-HAC lead staff and stakeholders. "Role
of information in Disaster Management Systems. Khartoum Sudan. 23-30 December, 2005.
2004 Organized by FAO TCP/SUD and
MoA
Preparation and presentation of an inception paper on Agricultural Marketing in the Sudan: Current
Situation, And Future Prospects. An unpublished paper submitted to the opening session FAO
TCP/SUD/2906, 2004. FAO in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
2004 Organized by FAO TCP/SUD and
MoA
Instructor and facilitator of agricultural marketing course for the 50 paricipant from different states.
MoAF in collaboration with FAO, 2004
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I. ATTENDED CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND TRAINING COURSES
Date From –
Date To
Organizing Agency/Company Attended workshops, Conferences, Courses and Septical Leaves
Sep-Nov, 2007 Hohenheim University,
Germany
A three-month scientific visit (sceptical leave) to Hohenheim University. Institute of economic
and social studies. Stuttgart Germany, 2007
February, 2006 MoA, Dept. of Extension and
Technology Transfer & FAO
Participant and facilitator in "The Promotion of Marketing Capacities for Fruits and
Vegetables". A Training Workshop on Technology Transfer. Khartoum, Sudan February, 2006.
24 August to
15 September
2006
JICA & SIRIM Berhad and
Multimedia College, Malaysia
Participant in a one month training course on 'Policy And Framework Analysis For Small &
Medium Enterprise Development for African countries during the period 24 August to 15
September 2006. Sponsored by JICA (Japanese International Cooperation Agency) and
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). organized by SIRIM Berhad and
Multimedia College, Malaysia, 2006
2004 Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Participant in the seminar "Buffer stock Reserve Authority: problems and prospects", 2004.
2003 CFC International Workshop Participant in CFC International Workshop on Micro & Meso-Finance Of Small Scale
Commodity Projects. A three days international workshop. Friendship Hall. Khartoum, Sudan
2003.
2003 Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry (MoA)
Participant in the seminar of "Evaluation of Food security projects in Northern Kordofan"
Zubair Conference Hall, 2003.
Sep-Nov, 2003 Hohenheim University,
Germany
A three-month scientific visit to Hohenheim University. Institute of economic and social
studies. Stuttgart Germany, 2003
1998 Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry (MoA)
Inter-ministerial annual Workshop Meeting joining ministries of Agriculture And Animal
Resources Over States, (1999).
1998 Village Concept Development
Programme
Workshop on Evaluation of Village Concept development Programme. Shariqua Hall
Khartoum Sudan (1998).
1998 Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry (MoA)
Inter-ministerial annual Workshop Meeting joining ministries of Agriculture And Animal
Resources Over States, Khartoum Sudan (1998).
1998 IFAD Sudan Workshop evaluating the ADS (Area Development Schemes) Butana District. Gedaref State
Khartoum Sudan (1998).
15-26/9/1997 FAO (RNE), NENARACA,
SESRTCIC
Participant in the Near East Regional Training Workshop on Food and Agricultural Policy
Analysis. With emphasis on Credit and Rural Finance. Collaborating Institutions FAO (RNE),
NENARACA, SESRTCIC 15-26/9/1997 Ankara, Turkey (1997).
15. 6. Ismail, E. A. (2009). An in-depth & Multifaceted Outlook in the Economics of Dust influx in Greater Khartoum Area. ). Published paper in:
Journal of Economic, Social and Educational Studies (JESES) (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2009).
7. Ismail, E. A. (2007). An Analysis of the Sudanese Sugar Policy Using the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) (Journal of Food Science and Technology) 1:
(2007)
8. Ismail, E. A. (2006). A review on: Developments in sugar industry in Sudan: An analysis of the factors affecting sugar production, marketing and
consumption. Published paper in: FRC- Journal of Food Science and Technology) 1 :( 2006).
9. Ismail, E. A. (2006). The need for an appropriate system in computing reliable prices in the Sudanese crop markets (Gezira Journal of Agricultural
Science1:(2006)
10. Ismail, E. A. (2003). Sugar in the Sudan: History, Current and Future Prospects. International Sugar and Sweetener Report. F. O. Lichts for
Commodity Analysis (London). Vol. 135 No. 27. ISSN 0940-8541 September, 2003.
c) Scientific Papers and Books to be submitted for publication
1. Ismail, E. A. (20##). Sudanese Sugar Policy: Are We on the Right Track? Policy Analysis Using the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM). (Revisited)
(Forthcoming (20##)
2. Ismail, E. A. (20##).). SCIENTIFIC REPORTS WRITING" Written by Dr. R.G. Elsinga. International Institute for Land and Space Sciences.
Enschied, Holland. (1988). translated book by author from English into Arabic, Forthcoming book: (20##).
d) Technical & Working Papers presented in conferences (chronologically)
1. Ismail, E. A. (2010). Policy Insights into the Sudanese Wheat Quality and Potential Challenges for Marketing. A Working Paper on: Industrial
Utilization of Wheat in Sudan. Regional Workshop Organized by Food Research Centre & Sponsored by Seen Food Industries Venue: Burj
El fatih Conference Hall, October, 2010.
2. Ismail, E. A. (2010). The Economics and Marketing of Sorghum grains & its Products: From Self Sufficiency to Commercialization. A Working
Paper on: Optimum Industrial Utilization of Sorghum in Sudan. Regional Workshop Organized by Industrial Research & Consultancy Centre
Sponsored by Sayga Food Industries Venue: Badr Eldin Suliman International Conference Hall, March 29th
- 30th
2010.
3. Ismail, E. A. (2009). A Conceptual Framework for Developing Cereals & Cereals Products in Sudan: Production and Marketing Perspectives. A
Working paper submitted for international workshop in cereals marketing in Sudan organized by Sudanese Standards and Measurements
Organization (SSMO) during the period 21-22 April, 2009.
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16. 4. Ismail, E. A. (2010). A country paper on 'Policy and framework analysis for small & medium enterprise development in the Sudan. Presented in
an international training course during the period 24 August to 15 September 2006. The course is organized by SIRIM Berhad and Multimedia
College, Malaysia and sponsored by JICA (Japanese International Cooperation Agency) and Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme
(MTCP).
5. Ismail, E. A. (2006). Economics of production and marketing of palm dates in the Sudan: vulnerabilities, threats, strengths and stimulating
opportunities for investment(in Arabic)
السودان فى التمور و النخيل تسويق و إنتاج إقتصاديات،المهددات ،الضعف نقاط :المتاحة الفرص و المحفزة القوة نقاطللتستثمارورقةأعدتلملتقي
التستثمارالزراعي) الخرطوم2006(
e)Detailed description of Studies and Technical Reports to International Organizations (chronology.)
1. Assessment Evaluation of FAO ERCU Emergency Fisheries Interventions in Blue Nile State (period 2006-2012). Food and Agriculture
organization Sudan office, 2013.
2. Situation analysis and Results Framework for Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Livelihoods in 5 states of Darfur. Donors Appeal Document for
Doha Conference 2012. Darfur Joint Assessment Mission, FAO and WFP, December, 2012. This consultancy was done in collaboration with
the Canadian consultant Mr. M. Sajjad Noor, P.Ag who was assigned by FAO Rome
3. Formative Evaluation of the NCA Emergency Preparedness Response Sector in Greater Darfur. Darfur Programme NCA- DP-EPR (2008-2012).
A report submitted to (NCA) Norwegian Churches Aid, August 2012.
4. The Feasibility Of Operating A Local Fruits' And Vegetables' Processing Facility In Southern Kordofan. The Case Of Processing Mango
Concentrates And Drying Selected Vegetables In South Kordofan State. The Government of Sudan- Ministry of Agriculture Sudan Productive
Capacity Recovery Programme Model Projects EU SPCRP MP (December 2011)
5. Arabic translation of the study Towards Strategic Planning in Food-grain Warehousing: The Role of Large-Scale Warehouse Facilities on Markets’ Mechanisms
and Impact on Food Security. Made for Strategic Reserve Corporation. Khartoum, September 2011(in Arabic)
6. The Development of Improved Market Chains and Value Addition For Production Supported By EU SPCRP MP in Red Sea State. The
Processing & Marketing of Fish & Fish Products, Tomato, Okra, and Mesquite Pods into Fodder: The case of Red Sea State. The Government
of Sudan- Ministry of Agriculture Sudan Productive Capacity Recovery Programme Model Projects (August 2011)
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17. 7. The Development of Improved Market Chains and Value Addition For Production Supported By EU -SPCRP MP in Blue Nile State.
Conceptual Framework for Processing & Marketing Selected Food Products: The case of concentrated mango juice, vegetables drying and
pumpkin jams processing in Blue Nile State. Government of Sudan- Ministry of Agriculture Sudan Productive Capacity Recovery Programme
Model Projects (June 2011)
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8. Methodology of Report Writing: Material prepared for government counterparts as part of the Sudan Productive Capacity Recovery Programme
(SPCRP CBP). National Capacity Building Programme. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Khartoum. Sudan.
March 2011
9. Towards Strategic Planning in Food-grain Warehousing: The Role of Large-Scale Warehouse Facilities on Markets’ Mechanisms and Impact on
Food Security. Study made for SIFSIA N, FAO, EU and Ministry of Agriculture General Administration of Planning & Agricultural Economics
Department of Agricultural Economics, 2010
10. The Gum Arabic Industry, Production Potential, Market Prospects And Processing For Export: Strategies Towards Stimulating Increased Gum
Arabic Production In South Darfur. The Economics of Small Scale Mixed Farming Enterprises in Equilibrium Gum Arabic Model. Study Report
Submitted to the WORLD BANK. Republic of the Sudan. Ministry of Agriculture and Forests South Darfur in Collaboration with the World
Bank, 2010
11. The Role of Agribusiness Investment Centre in Improving The Performance of the Agribusiness Sector In Sudan: Marketing Strategies, Policies,
Procedures, and Action Plans for Establishing the Agribusiness Market Information Systems. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Directorate of International Cooperation and Investment Promotion, & FAO, January 2010
12. Price and market-structure analysis for some selected agricultural commodities in Sudan: Marketing costs and margins. Study made for SIFSIA N,
FAO, EU and Ministry of Agriculture General Administration of Planning & Agricultural Economics Department of Agricultural Economics,
2010
13. Development of policies and systems for strategic reserve stocks of food grains, oilseeds and vegetable oils in Arab Countries. Study submitted to
Arab organization for Agricultural development (AOAD, December 2009).
14. Soaring Food Prices: Country Immediate, Medium and Long Term Actions Plan (Sudan). Study Report Submitted to FAO & the Ministry of
Agriculture and Forestry Directorate Of International Cooperation February 2009.
15. Ismail, E. A., (2008) Livestock and Livestock Products: Determinants of Current Price Hikes and their Implications on the Poor and Assessing
Short Run Policy and Program Response Options in Containing, Reversing and Mitigating their Negative Impacts In the 15 Northern States of
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18. Sudan. A complementary Report submitted to the assigned team of SFP lead by Prof. Hamid H. Faki, SIFSIA-N. January, 2008. Khartoum,
Sudan. Khartoum, Sudan.
16. Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YED) An Overview of Food Production, Marketing and Consumption in Greater Malakal
Area. An Economic and Marketing Analysis: A Step Ahead Towards Establishing Small-Scale VTC Pilot Entrepreneur Investments. Study
submitted to UNIDO, May, 2006
17. The Existing Food Security Information Systems in the Sudan and Institutional Capacities of System Providers and Users, FAO SIFSIS 2005
18. SIFSIS Field Mission to Gedaref and White Nile states Assessing. The Existing Food Security Information Systems and Institutional Capacities of
System Providers & Users. A Report submitted to FAO, 2005
19. SIFSIS Field Mission to Red Sea State (RSS). An assessment of The Existing Food Security Information Systems and Institutional Capacities of
System Providers & Users. A Report submitted to FAO, 2005.
20. An introductory and guide-lining course for understanding and operating vulnerability assessment information systems. A Step towards
vulnerability analysis and risk mapping. A Training Material Prepared for the UNICEF Staff, 2005
21. Guidelines to Networking and Geographic Targeting: A Training Material Prepared For the UNICEF Staff, 2005
22. Agricultural Marketing in the Sudan: Current Situation and Future Prospects. An inception working paper prepared for the Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry in collaboration with FAO submitted to the opening session of the TCP/SUD/2906 (A), “Strengthening the institutional capacity for
planning, economic and policy analysis (PEPA) for the agricultural sector in the Sudan”, (2004).
23. Agricultural Marketing In the Sudan: Current Situation and Future Prospects. Results and Findings. A report submitted to FAO under
TCP/SUD/2906 (A). “Strengthening the institutional capacity for planning, economic and policy analysis (PEPA) for the agricultural sector in the Sudan”.
Khartoum, Sudan, (2004)
24. Data Collection on Marketing Costs and Margins in Gezira, North Kordofan and Gedaref States in the Cropping Year (2003/2004). A Trip Report,
submitted to FAO, 2004
25. A training manual for the FAO, TCP/SUD/2906 (A): Agricultural marketing and policy analysis , under processing by FAO, 2004.
f)Electronic Technical Contributions to International Forums (FSN of FAO)
Member of Global Form on Food Security and Nutrition FSN. Two years of online discussion came as a publication entitled: Knowledge sharing for
improved food security and better nutrition FSN Forum.. Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations. Rome, 2010. My
contributions appear in the following discussions:
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19. 1. Discussion Proceedings: Drawing Lessons from Food Security and Nutrition Research, Analysis and Information for Improved Decision
Making and Response
2. Discussion Proceedings: Agricultural Biodiversity
3. Discussion Proceedings: Closing The Gap - Linking Food Security Information To Effective Decision Making
4. Discussion Proceedings: Energy Competition For Food Crops
5. Discussion Proceedings: Organic Agriculture And Climate Change
g)Studies, Papers and Technical Reports to National Institutions/ Organizations (chronology.)
1. Agricultural Marketing in the Sudan: working note contribution submitted to Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on the light of Agricultural
Revitalization Programme (2008). Khartoum, Sudan, (2008)
.1التسويقالزراعىبوابةالنهضةالزراعيةالوضعالعامللتسويقالزراعىفىالسودانرؤىوأفكارحولالتطوير)2008
2. Towards an in-depth look and future prospects of agriculture in the Sudan. A critical review to the New Gezira Scheme Law (2005) in Arabic)
(2005). Working paper:
3. Data Collection on Marketing Costs and Margins in Gezira, North Kordofan and Gedaref States in the Cropping Year (2003/2004). A Trip
Report, submitted to FAO, 2004
4. A paper on globalization: its interior and exterior (in Arabic) 1999
العولمةالمظهر :وورقة .الجوهرقدمتالىهيئةالعمال،الفكريةالخرطوم ،
5. The Economic and Fiscal Policies: Their impact on the agricultural sector. A working paper submitted to the Ministry of agriculture and
Forestry. Department of Agricultural Economics & Planning. Khartoum, Sudan, 1997
6. Economics of Kisra production. Food Research Centre. A Technical Report, 1992.
7. Economics of banana ripening in Khartoum District. Food Research Centre (FRC). A Technical Report, 1992.
8. Economics of banana ripening in Food Research Centre (FRC) refrigerators. A Technical Report, 1992.
9. Various technical assistance to the different FRC departments in Food economics and costing, 1992-2006
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20. XI. TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING PREPARED FOR NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2. A Framework For Writing A Degree Research Proposal Food Research centre Conference hall (FRC 2010)
3. Instructor and Facilitator of management & strategic thinking course organized for Strategic Reserve Corporation (SRC) (March 2009).
Khartoum Sudan
4. Course material in Food Economics and Marketing for an M. Sc. Degree in Food Technology (MFT). Agricultural Research and Technology
Coordination Council (ARTC). Sudan Academy of Science (SAS)2008
5. Food Economics and Marketing: Contemporary Marketing Concepts and Strategic Management for Agro-food Industry Plants. Training
material for Karima Factory, 2008.
6. Consultant and Facilitator (Lecturer to various courses in management & strategic thinking from policy perspectives (2007).Across the
Boarders Consultancy Enterprise. Khartoum Sudan
7. السسسالعلميةفىالدارةو:التخطيطالتخطيطالسستراتيجىودورهفىإنفاذالبرامجودورة .الخططتدريبيةللعاملينبالتخطيطبهيئةالمخزونالسستراتيجي . Scientific
bases in the Administration and Planning: Strategic planning and its role in enforcement programs and plans. A training course for employees
of planning strategic reserves. Strategic Reserve Corporation SRC (2008)
8. التمويلالزراعىفىالسوداننحوتأطيرالمشكلةوتدقيقالمنهجمحاضرة .التنظيمىقدمتلمركزالبحوثببنكالسودان
9. Lecture on agricultural finance in Sudan made for Research Department of Central bank of Sudan 2008
10. سلسلةمحاضراتفىمنهجالتفكيرالستراتيجىومفهومالادارةالستراتيجيةقدمتفىمرافقحكومية)مختلفة2006-2010 )
XII. FEASIBILITY STUDIES
1. Supporting the Food and Agricultural Management Information System in Sudan. Call for Proposal. Contract No.
CT/08/011/CONS/08/019 OSRO/SUD/620/MUL. SIFSIA, Northern Sudan (a non-winner-DRAFT PROPOSAL (FAMIS-N) 2008.
2. A feasibility study on the economics and marketing of Samar Plant for meat products in Khartoum State (2005)
3. A feasibility study on the economics of livestock rearing in FRC Farm, 2003.
4. A feasibility study on the economics and marketing of poultry products in FRC Farm, 2003.
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21. 5. A study on the Rehabilitation of the FRC Farm, 2003.
6. A feasibility study on Gedaref quarantine house. Ministry of Animal Resources. Gedaref state, 1999.
7. A feasibility study on the economic of sheep rearing in Ministry of Animal Resource's Farm. Gedaref state, 1998
8. The economics and costing of sausage production by the Department of Meat Technology, 1992.
9. Various feasibility studies on economics and marketing issues
XIII. ONGOING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
i. The missing Element for developing the Agricultural Sector in the Sudan: The Need for Dynamic & Spatio-Temporal Equilibrium Modelling
for the Agricultural Sector in the Sudan ( a publishable academic study)
ii. The Economics of Wild life in the Sudan: Post peace era (scientific paper)
iii. The Socio-Economics of Imprisonment in the Sudan(scientific paper)
iv. The relationship between rainfall pattern and yield for sorghum and sesame crops in rained areas: Gedaref State as a case study(scientific
paper)
v. The Need for an Information Network System in Agricultural Research in Sudan(scientific paper)
XIV. MEMBERSHIP AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS
a) Membership
i. An active member in the FSN electronic forum (Food Security and Nutrition Forum) organized by FAO (2007-2010).
ii. Participant in various discussions in The German Scientist Association Conference (AITA). The Transformation Process:
Towards a new look in development. Bonn, Germany (1995).
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22. b) Additional Skills
i. Excellent writing, facilitation presentation and teaching skills,
ii. Formulation of research proposals and implementation and management of research projects,
iii. Developing work plans and operational budgets according to demands of donors,
iv. Planning, organizing and coordinating seminars and workshops
v. Writer of various articles in Sudanese news papers (Arabic)
بالعربية أكاديمية غير )دراسسة الصمت وادى فى صيحة :السياسسة و الفكر في مقال ت سسلسلة)1-3((2005
:السياسسة و الفكر في مقال ت سسلسلةقبل)(بالعربية أكاديمية غير النقاذ)دراسسة شمس مغيب1-3((2005
) ضمير أزمة أم فكر و منهج أزمة هى هل ،السودان أزما ت فى إسستراتيجية رؤى :السياسسة و الفكر في مقال ت سسلسلة1-2السيارة السودانية (بالصحف
) ضمير أزمة أم فكر و منهج أزمة هى هل ،السودان أزما ت فى إسستراتيجية رؤى السياسسة و الفكر في مقال ت سسلسلة3السيارة السودانية (بالصحف
XV. COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
i. Strong computer skills with sound knowledge of MS office applications as Word-processing, WordPerfect,
ii. Excel, Quattro-pro, Lotus, Power Point, Microsoft office Project M, and Maple,
iii. Specific research oriented software such as SPSS and Computer Assisted Qualitative SAS,
iv. GAMS (General Algebraic Modeling Systems)
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23. XVI. REFERENCES AND CONTACT PERSONS
1. Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Abdelfattah
Hashim
Director of Agricultural Economics
and Policy Research Centre
Agricultural Research Corporation
Khartoum North Sudan
Address P.O. Box 30 Khartoum North,
SUDAN,
Mobile: 00249-912974873
E-mail: abaziz55@hotmail.com
2. Prof. Dr. El Tighani El Amin
Agricultural Economics and Policy
Research Centre
Agricultural Research Corporation
Khartoum North, SUDAN
Address P.O. Box 30 Khartoum
North, SUDAN
E-mail: eltighani@yahoo.com
Mobile: 00249-912175479
3. Prof. Dr. Hamid H. Faki
Agricultural Economics and Policy Research Centre,
Agricultural Research Corporation. Khartoum North,
SUDAN
P.O. Box 30 Khartoum North, SUDAN. E-mail:
hmfaki@yahoo.com
Mobile: 00249-912999450
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