Luwam Ghebre

Engaging Ministers, senior officials, and parliamentarians across the Government of Canada in support of renewing and expanding Canada's institutional funding commitment to CGIAR, and the alignment of CGIAR's mandate with Canada's priorities on food security, climate resilience, international development, trade, and global stability.

Fostering dialogue and raising awareness across the Government of Canada and Parliamentarians regarding the significance of prioritizing high-impact nutrition interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

Renewed program funding discussions with federal departments to support the Indigenous Innovation Initiative’s transition to an independent, Indigenous-led organization following the end of its hosting arrangement with Grand Challenges Canada.

Agricultural value chain investment, international trade, and development finance in Sub-Saharan Africa, including engagement with the Government of Canada to explore partnerships that support smallholder farming communities, strengthen agricultural productivity, and expand Canadian agricultural trade and supply chain relationships.