Abdullah Yousufi

Country Manager and Representative for Afghanistan

Abdullah is a seasoned Agriculture and Rural Development Expert with over eight years of experience working on development programs in Afghanistan. Passionate about supporting Afghan communities, he brings a deep understanding of the country's rural development landscape.

Holding a Master's degree in Agriculture and Rural Development from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, Abdullah has worked on a variety of projects funded by international organizations such as the World Bank, UNDP, and INL. His expertise spans Agribusiness Development, Marketing, Postharvest Management, Food Security, and Rural Development.

In recent years, Abdullah has taken on managerial roles, serving as Head of Technical Specialist Unit and Senior Extension Specialist. His career has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities in Afghanistan through monitoring and evaluation, training sessions, awareness-raising activities, research, and the introduction of innovative technologies and practices.

Abdullah has recently joined i-APS as Country Manager and Representative for Afghanistan. In this role, he will oversee i-APS's Research and Evaluation, Capacity Building, and Technology Innovations activities in the country.