Rimnoma Serge Ouedraogo

Research Professor in Plant Health, International Agriculture and Development

Pennsylvania State University (PSU)

Doctoral DegreeUniversité Nazi BONI/ Burkina Faso (Co-Supervised by The Pennsylvania State University)

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Summary

Dynamic and multilingual development professional with over 12 years of progressive experience in rural development, agriculture, and international program leadership. Proven expertise in policy advocacy, strategic program management, and capacity building, focusing on improving rural livelihoods and reducing poverty. Skilled in fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, and implementing evidence-based solutions tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers. Adept at navigating politically sensitive environments, designing pro-poor policies, and ensuring alignment with global priorities such as food security, resilience, and sustainable development. Fluent in English and French, with extensive experience across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Experience

  • agricultural technology
  • agricultural financing
  • farming / crops
  • research & development
  • infectious disease
  • burkina faso
  • united states
  • malawi
  • niger
  • nepal
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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