ICRISAT Director General Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes appointed as WAF Secretary General

Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, is set to take up the role of Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) in mid-November 2024. Her career, marked by groundbreaking work in sustainable agriculture, equips her to steer the Forum towards its mission

Sangareddy: Outgoing Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, is set to take up the role of Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) in mid-November 2024. Her career, marked by groundbreaking work in sustainable agriculture, equips her to steer the Forum towards its mission.

Dr Hughes has over 30 years of experience in agricultural research for development and is highly regarded for her leadership in tackling the pressing global challenges of food insecurity, sustainable agriculture, and rural development in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions.

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As Director General of ICRISAT, Dr Hughes led the institute through the global pandemic, achieving significant milestones despite unprecedented challenges. Under her leadership, ICRISAT was honoured with the Africa Food Prize 2021. Chairman of the WAF Rudy Rabbinge said Dr Hughes brings to the WAF a wealth of experience and a commitment to agricultural innovation that is critical to achieving our mission.