François Griffon
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Biography
Holder of a Master's degree in "Sustainable Farming and Agri-food Systems in the South", specialised in "Markets, Organization, Quality and Services" from Montpellier SupAgro - Institut des Régions Chaudes (IRC), he brings his expertise in sector and value chain analysis, market studies, quality management and farmers' organisations services and support.
He has a good knowledge of the field, Chad and Burkina Faso in particular. He knows more specifically gum arabic, cashew and sesame sectors.
Position
Project Officer / France
Nationality
France
Years of experience
14 years
Key qualifications
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Value chain analysis
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Market study
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Quality management
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Farmers’ organization services and support
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