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Mahrizal, who received his M. S. in agricultural economics from the Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Department in 2011, is currently working for World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) as a provincial coordinator in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Mahrizal manages and implements the AgFor Project (Agroforestry and Forestry in Sulawesi: Linking knowledge with action) – a 5 year project funded by Foreign Affair, Trade and Development (FATD) formerly known as CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency). The main goal of the project is to increase equitable and sustainable forestry and agroforestry-based incomes among the poor in Sulawesi.
Aside from managing and monitoring all project activities, Mahrizal also designs and implements research, development and improvement of agroforestry, forestry and nursery systems. He also serves as a technical resource person during training activities and farmers’ group visits, and supervises the organization and strengthening of farmers’ groups and community organizations. Mahrizal works closely with more than 1,500 farmers and stakeholders at the field level.
His career path is closely connected to the U of A. “The AgEcon department at UofA has helped me to achieve my goal and pursue my career in the international research and development organization. I was taught, mentored, and inspired by wonderful professors at UofA, especially by Dr. Lanier Nalley, who then became my thesis adviser and role model. His lecture in Agriculture and Rural Development class has inspired me to work closely with farmers and engage with livelihood improvement programs for the unfortunate people,” said Mahrizal.
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