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AfricaRice appoints new Liberia ⁣Country ​Representative, Building on Legacy ⁤of Agricultural ‍Advancement

Monrovia, Liberia – ‌November 4, 2025 – The‍ Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice),​ a leading ‍pan-African institution⁢ dedicated to rice research, progress, and capacity building, has announced the appointment of Mr. Moustapha‌ Gaye ​as its new ‍Country ‍Representative to liberia and Coordinator of⁢ the‍ EU-funded Seeds4Liberia⁣ Project. This ⁢transition marks a continuation of ⁢AfricaRice’s‌ commitment to ⁤bolstering Liberia’s⁣ agricultural sector and improving food​ security.

Mr.⁤ Gaye ⁣brings a wealth of experience to this⁣ pivotal role, ⁤boasting over ⁤30 ⁤years in international development. Notably,he has ‌served as Chief of Party for 18 years and as a Project⁣ Manager‌ for large-scale,US government-funded‌ programs exceeding $200 million ⁣in total value.

His expertise spans critical areas including:

* Food security
* ⁤ Health and nutrition
* Good governance
* Community engagement
* Gender integration
* Private sector partnerships
* Monitoring, evaluation, and⁣ learning
* ⁣Financial management
* Environmental compliance

Throughout his career, Mr.‌ Gaye has consistently delivered impactful results, enhancing livelihoods and ensuring program compliance‍ across nine‍ countries⁢ in West and Central Africa. ⁢You can expect him‌ to build⁢ on this success in Liberia.

A Smooth Transition Following Dr. Akintayo’s Retirement

Mr. Gaye’s appointment follows the well-deserved ⁢retirement of Dr. Inoussa Akintayo,⁢ who dedicated years to advancing AfricaRice’s mission in ⁣Liberia. Dr. Akintayo’s leadership ​was instrumental in aligning ⁢the institution’s efforts with Liberia’s national⁤ development agenda,​ particularly through agricultural⁣ research and development initiatives aimed⁣ at boosting productivity and improving livelihoods.

Dr. Akintayo leaves behind a significant legacy, most notably ⁣for ⁣introducing ​several key rice varieties and approaches to the country. ⁤These​ include:

* ‌⁣ Orylux ⁣6: A high-yielding rice variety.
* ‌ ⁣ Suakoko-8: Another ​critically important rice variety​ for⁣ Liberian ‍farmers.
* ‌ Nerica⁣ L-19: ​A New rice for Africa variety known for its adaptability.
* ⁤‌ Smart-Valley approach: An⁤ integrated agricultural ​system ‌promoting ⁣sustainable practices.

Furthermore,Dr. Akintayo spearheaded several impactful projects, including:

* The West Africa‍ Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP)
* The Smallholder Agricultural Productivity Enhancement and Commercialization (SAPEC)
* The EU-funded DeSIRA Integrated Rice-Fish Farming System
* The ongoing EU-backed Seeds4Liberia project.

These initiatives focused‍ on agricultural research, capacity building, and policy advocacy, ‍all​ contributing to a more⁣ resilient and sustainable ​agricultural sector⁢ in ‍Liberia.

Looking Ahead: Strengthening​ Partnerships and Driving Impact

Mr. Gaye will now lead ⁤africarice in Liberia,⁣ focusing on aligning initiatives‍ with national priorities. He will also prioritize strengthening⁤ existing partnerships and forging new collaborations to maximize the impact ⁣of AfricaRice’s work.

“We are confident that Mr. Gaye’s extensive experience and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue ⁣to support Liberia’s agricultural development,” stated a representative from AfricaRice. “Building on⁣ Dr. ⁣Akintayo’s strong foundation, we are committed to driving impactful endeavors that benefit Liberian farmers and contribute to national food security.”

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About AfricaRice:

AfricaRice is a pan-African, intergovernmental research​ and development organization ‍committed to⁢ reducing poverty and hunger in Africa through sustainable rice production. Learn more ⁣at⁣ https://www.africarice.org/.