Dr. Albert Novas Somanje | Sustainable Agriculture | Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Award
Ministry of Agriculture | Zambia
Albert Novas Somanje is an agricultural sustainability specialist with over 18 years of experience in climate-resilient farming systems, policy engagement, and institutional capacity building. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Science from the United Nations University and advanced training in climate change and development. Currently serving as Principal Agricultural Officer in Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture, he has led national and provincial programs in conservation agriculture, sustainable mechanization, and ecosystem restoration in collaboration with FAO, UNDP, and WFP. His research focuses on climate-smart technologies, sustainable intensification, and extension systems, with international recognition through DAAD fellowship, peer-reviewed publications, and IPCC AR6 contributions, advancing evidence-based agricultural transformation.
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Evaluating Farmers’ Perception toward the Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Services in Ghana and Zambia
– Agriculture & Food Security, 2021