A plant physiologist from Libya, Dr Mohamed
S. Zehni is an independent consultant. He is currently Advisor for International
Agriculture Studies, Institute of Agriculture, University of Malta. He
is a former Director, Plant Production and Protection Division, and Director,
Research and Technology Development Division, Food and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations. From 1978 to 1984, he was Ambassador, Permanent
Representative of Libya to the United Nations Organizations (FAO, IFAD,
World Food Council) in Rome. He is also a past Chairman and Director General
of Libya's Agricultural Research Center, and a past Director General,
Plant Production Department.
His association with the CGIAR dates back to 1980, and he has served variously
as a member of the Review Panel of IPGRI, the Second Review of the CGIAR,
and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). |
