Oluyede C. Ajayi

Science profile: successful career in three CGIAR Centres (IITA, ICRAF & Africa Rice). With over 200 publications, winner of “Diamond Author” Prize in multiple years, highly prolific and cited scientific publications (ResearchGate score 30.34; Google Scholar: over 6,138 citations; h-index score 40) on adoption, scaling-up innovations, climate change, agriculture, NRM, Policy. Personal Profile: Experienced and multilingual researcher cum manager of human and financial resources with strong passion to make real impact in international development, research and policy. With 25 years progressive and extensive experience in national and international development in the domain of digital-enabled up-scaling of agricultural innovations, climate change, policy and rural development. With successful strategic and intellectual leadership track record in designing programs & portfolio of donor/grants projects, private sector engagement, evidence-based policy advise & advocacy. Has successfully built alliance with diverse clients across public, NGO and private sector. Has strong global network of producer & farmers’ organizations, and development institutions in agriculture, climate change and policy. Has lived in several countries in Europe, Southern Africa region, Eastern Africa region, West Africa region and, has managed research/development portfolios in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific region.