CURRICULUM VITAE

Adan Elmi Abdullahi (PhD)

Dr. Abdullahi obtained a PhD in Plant Sciences from the University of Western Ontario
(CANADA) in 1993, and MSc. in Agronomy from the University of Illinois, Urbana-
Champaign (USA) in 1989. He has more than 30 years experience working in agriculture,
research, and public institutions in southern Africa and Somalia. Dr. Abdullahi has
extensive experience in research including crop science and ecology. He has worked as
Principal Agricultural Researcher/Senior Agricultural Researcher in the Department of
Agricultural Research in Botswana for 11 years, including 3 years during which he
coordinated the Botswana Sorghum Improvement Programme. He worked as a Senior
Research Fellow at the University of Swaziland’s Institute for Research on Indigenous
Medicinal and Food Plants. During the last six years he has successfully implemented
various consultancy assignments on environment, agriculture, rural development and
livelihoods in Somaliland. His abilities in implementing research work and delivering
results are well recognized in southern Africa and Somalia. Dr. Abdullahi is also a good
trainer, lecturer, and presenter.

1. Family name: Abdullahi

2. First names: Adan Elmi
3. Passport: GA285803 Canada
4. Nationality: Canadian and Somalilander
5. Contacting. Email: [email protected] Telephone: +252-634019840 (Hargeisa)

6. Education:
Institution Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
(Date from - Date to)
University of Western PhD (plant sciences)
Ontario, Canada. Aug
1989-Oct 1993
University of Illinois, MSc. (agronomy)
Urbana-Champaign, USA.
Jan 1987 to Mar 1989
Somali National BSc. (agricultural sciences)
University, Mogadishu.
Jul 1977-Jul 1981
Short Training
The Kansas State
University, Food and Feed Completed successfully the Grain Storage and Marketing Short Course
Grain Institute
8 Jun-24 Jul 1987
The International Institute

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of Tropical Agriculture, Completed with distinction the Training Course in Cowpea and
Ibadan, Nigeria Soybean Research and Production Technology.
6 Jan—28 Feb 1986
7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)
Language Reading Speaking Writing
Somali 1 1 1
English 1 1 1
Arabic 2 3 3

8. Membership of professional bodies: Somaliland Society of Agriculture, Botswana

Society.
9. Other skills: Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, SAS; excellent
training and teaching skills, good analytical and presentation skills, average driving skills.

10. Key qualifications:

 Extensive experience in agricultural research and natural resources management in
semiarid Africa with proven record of publications.
 Extensive experience in crop research and management in an African context.
 Extensive experience in environment, agriculture and development in African countries.
 Practical experience in conducting field research including community surveys.
 Excellent knowledge of crop production and integrated watershed management.
 Extensive experience in the design and analysis of agricultural experiments.
 Excellent knowledge and experience using advanced statistical software e.g. SAS, SPSS.
 Extensive experience and knowledge of rural development and rural livelihoods in the
Somaliland context.
 Extensive experience in training various groups in agriculture and integrated resource
management.
 Excellent abilities in writing, publishing, and presenting research results.
 Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

11. Specific experience in the region:

Country Date from - Date to
Somalia 1982-1986
Botswana 1996-2008
Swaziland 2008-2009
Somaliland 2009-2018

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12. Professional experience
Date from Location Company Position Description
- Date to

2017 Hargeisa, Pharo Foundation Agricultural Development Planned and implemented project activities.
Somaliland Coordinator
Trained farmers on soil and water conservation techniques.
Submitted progress reports.
Conducted agronomic research trials. Conducted training of agricultural graduates.
2016- Hargeisa, Somaliland Consultant-Senior
Supervised staff as Team Leader. Submitted progress reports.
2017 Somaliland Development Agronomist
Fund/MOA
Conducted consultancy assignments on topics related to agriculture and environment
2012- Hargeisa, Independent consultant
2015 Somaliland including studies on agropastoral and pastoral livelihoods, rural development,
environmental impact assessments and agricultural production/productivity.

Sep Hargeisa, University of Hargeisa Senior lecturer (part-time) Taught agronomy and environmental studies. Advised and supervised graduating students.
2009- Somaliland
2015
Collected and identified medicinal and indigenous food plants. Conducted ethnobotanical
Jan Swaziland University of Senior Research Fellow
research. Conducted research on growth and propagation of medicinal and indigenous food
2008- Swaziland,
plants. Wrote research proposals. Participated in community outreach on indigenous
Feb Kwaluzeni, Swaziland
medicinal and food plants. Supervised staff.
2009

Nov Botswana Department of Principal Agricultural Conducted agronomic experiments on dry land cropping. Coordinated the Botswana
1996- Agricultural Research, Research Officer (2003- Sorghum Improvement Programme in 2001-2003. Convened and presided over staff
Jan 2008 Gaborone, Botswana 2007)—Senior Agricultural meetings on progress of research work. Supervised a team of researchers and technicians.
Research Officer (1996-
Participated in community outreach and dissemination of research results. Presented papers
2003)
in regional and national conferences and symposiums. Published research work.

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Nov Ontario, Independent Independent consultant Conducted consultancy works on the impact of road construction projects on the
1993- Canada consultant, London, environment.
Nov Ontario, Canada
1996

June Baidoa, Bay Region Grain Legumes Section Conducted field research on agronomic management and evaluation of cowpea, mungbean,
1984- Somalia Agricultural Leader and soybean. Submitted seasonal reports. Released Filsan, a high yielding and early
Dec Development Project maturing mungbean variety. Participated in farmer outreach activities and dissemination of
1986 (Bonka Research improved technologies.
Station)

Dec Hargeisa, Ministry of Deputy Regional Managed ministry regional staff. Participated in dissemination of improved technologies to
1981- Somalia Agriculture, Coordinator of Agriculture the farming communities. Prepared progress reports.
Jun Northwest Region,
1984 Hargeisa, Somalia

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13. Other relevant information (e.g., Publications)
Publications

Abdullahi, A.E. 2006. Rainfall variation in the Pandamatenga plains of northeastern Botswana and
Implications for cereal production. Pages 190-199. SADC Scientific Symposium: Land and Water
Management for Sustainable Agriculture. 14-16 February, 2006. Lilongwe, Malawi.

Moroke, T.S, Makhwaje, E.N, and Abdullahi, A.E. 2006. Agricultural Policy Development: Effect
on agricultural production in Botswana. Pages 4-16. SADC Scientific Symposium: Land and
Water Management for Sustainable Agriculture. 14-16 February, 2006. Lilongwe, Malawi.

Mashungwa,G.N, Ngwako,S., Abdullahi, A.E, and Maphanyane, G.S. 2005. Alectra vogelii (L.)
Benth, a parasitic weed threatening cowpea production in Botswana. In Proceedings of the
Botswana Agricultural Research Information Network (BARIN) Bi-annual conference, Sebele,
Botswana. 24-26 May, 2005.

Abdullahi, A.E. 2004. Weed survey in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) and sunflower (Helianthus
annuus L.) fields in the Pandamatenga plains of northeastern Botswana. South African Journal of
Plant and Soil. 21:21-24.

Abdullahi, A.E. 2002. Cynodon dactylon control with tillage and glyphosate. Crop Protection. 21:
1093-1100.

Abdullahi, A.E., O. Molosiwa, and L. Mosarwe. 2001. Cynodon dactylon control in sunflower
(Helianthus annuus) with postemergence graminicides in a semi-arid environment. Crop Protection
20:411-414.

Abdullahi, A.E. 2000. The Striga problem and research in Botswana. Pages 9-15, in Striga
Research in Southern Africa & Strategies for Regionalized Control Options. Mgonja, M.A., O.A.
Chivinge, andE.S. Monyo (eds). Proceedings of the SADC Striga Working Group Workshop. Dar-
es-Salam, Tanzania. P.O. Box 776 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. SADC/ICRISAT Sorghum and Millet
Improvement Program.

Abdullahi, A.E. and P.B. Cavers. 1997. Factors affecting regeneration from root fragments in two
Physalis species. Phytoprotection 78:23-33.

Consultancy Reports
Abdullahi, A. E. 2018. Establishing crop varieties adaptation trials in Beer, Somaliland.
Agricultural Development Organization. Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Abdullahi, A. E. and Ahmed Musa. 2017. End of project evaluation: Improvement of food security
for poorest rural communities in the west of Marodijeh Region (Somaliland). ACTIONAID
INTERNATIONAL, SOMALILAND.

Abdullahi, A. E. 2017. Baseline study of agropastoral villages in Marodijeh region, Somaliland.

ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL, SOMALILAND.

Abdullahi, A. E.; I. O. Kahin, and A. Yusuf. 2017. Feasibility study on oilseed and sorghum
production and processing in Somaliland. Elays Company, Hargeisa, Somaliland. 35 pp.

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Abdullahi, A. E. 2016. Land Use Baseline Survey in Somaliland Pastoral Villages. UNDP-
MoERD. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 89 pp.

Abdullahi, A.E. 2015. Baseline survey of pastoral and agropastoral villages in Somaliland. MoERD
and UNDP, Hargeisa, Somaliland. 48 pp.

Abdullahi, A.E. December, 2014. Impact of climate change on agricultural production in Gabiley
and Marodijeh regions (Somaliland). Actionaid International-Somaliland. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 41
pages.

Abdullahi, A. E. and Warsame, M. D. July, 2014. Crop production baseline study for Marodijeh
Upper Catchment Soil and water conservation project. Somaliland Development Fund, Ministry of
Agriculture. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 27 pages.

Mosele, L., Abdullahi, A. E., and Awale, A. I. 2014. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Final Report. Sustainable Peri-urban Milk Value Chain Development in Somaliland. Icipe. Nairobi,
Kenya.

Abdullahi, A. E. June 2014. Baseline study of two pastoral/agropastoral villages in Sheikh District,
Somaliland. Candlelight. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 27 pages.

Abdullahi, A. E. June 2014. Evaluation of emergency assistance to twelve pastoral/agropastoral

villages in coastal regions of Somaliland. Candlelight. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 22 pages.

Abdullahi, A. E. and Niman Moulid. Feb 2014. Bustaanka guriga (Home gardening guide). GIZ,
Berbera, Somaliland. 45pages.

Peterson, E. and Abdullahi, A.E. Dec, 2013. Final project proposal on Soil and Water Conservation
in Marodijeh Upper Catchment, Somaliland. Somaliland Development Fund (Mott Macdonald). 46
pages.

Abdullahi, A. E. 2013. Impact of food imports/food aid on markets in Gabiley region (Somaliland).
ACTIONAID International-Somaliland. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 35 pages.

Abdullahi, A; Hassan, I, Yusuf, M., I. Ahmed (AIMSCONSULTING). 2013. Somaliland livestock

End-market study. DAI/USAID. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 67 pages.

Abdullahi, A. E.2013. Rapid Assessment of Two Livestock Sector Projects (in Somaliland and
Puntland). DAI/USAID. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 38 pages.

Abdullahi, A. E. 2012. Socioeconomic and ecological study of the impact of climate change on
livelihoods and watershed (Odweyne region, Somaliland). Candlelight for Education, Health and
Environment, and Save The Children. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 50 pages.

Abdullahi, A. E. 2012. The Charcoal Sector in Odweyne (Somaliland). Candlelight for Education,
Health and Environment, and Save The Children. Hargeisa, Somaliland. 43 pages.

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