Hosted by Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) and the Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services Network (APIRAS) on July 23, 2025, this insightful panel discussion explores pathways for pursuing graduate education and building careers in agri-food extension and advisory services with a special focus on opportunities in Canada.
The session features in-depth discussions on academic programs, scholarships, and professional roles in agri-food systems across Canada, South Asia, and beyond. Speakers share their experiences navigating international education and contributing to sustainable agriculture and rural development through research, policy, and practice.
Watch the recording to gain valuable perspectives from:
- Ataharul Chowdhury, Associate Professor and Global Extension Leader (Canada)
- Edward Kusi Asafo-Agyei, Policy Analyst and Future AgriFood Leader (Canada/Ghana)
- Sultana Yeasmin, Senior Government Official and Inclusion Champion (Bangladesh)
- Kamshajini Raveenthiran, Lecturer and Sustainable Agri-Food Advocate (Sri Lanka)
Special thanks to the organizing team at the Centre for Research on Innovation and Science Policy (CRISP): Dr. Rasheed Sulaiman V, Dr. D. Alagu Niranjan, Mr. Ayush Lal, Ms. Meenakshi S, Ms. Gayathri Lalu, and Mr. Anthony Christopher for their dedicated coordination.
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