Obai Khalifa
Deputy Director, Agricultural Development - Africa
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GATES FOUNDATION, USA
Obai Khalifa leads the Gates Foundation’s agricultural development work in Africa, advancing productivity, resilience, and market opportunities across crops and livestock. With over 27 years of experience spanning the private and development sectors, he bridges science, business, and policy to drive inclusive agricultural transformation. Obai earned a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Khartoum, obtained an M.Sc. in veterinary epidemiology and animal health economics from Utrecht University (The Netherlands) and an executive eMBA from HEC Paris.