Saweda Liverpool-Tasie
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University Foundation Professor and Research Director
Food Security Group
Phone:
517-432-5418
Email:
lliverp@msu.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.S., & M.A., University of Iowa
B.Sc. Hons., University of Jos, Nigeria
Contact Information
Food Security Group MSU Foundation Professor
Telephone: 517-432-5418
Justin S Morrill Hall of Agriculture
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Area of Expertise:
Development Economics
Food Security Group Professor, MSU/AFRE
Food Security Group RSM2SNF Principal Investigator
Food Security Group University Foundation Professor and Research Director
Area of Expertise:
Dr. Lenis Saweda Liverpool-Tasie is a globally recognized development economist and MSU Foundation Professor at Michigan State University. Her work is distinguished by its practical policy relevance, methodological rigor, and commitment to inclusive, evidence-based development across Africa. With over two decades of experience, she has led and co-led multimillion-dollar, multidisciplinary research initiatives addressing agricultural transformation, food systems resilience, and inclusive market development. Her leadership spans technical advising, academic mentoring, and policy engagement at the highest levels, including service on the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) as a US presidential appointee.
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