Dr Simplice Nouala is the Head of Agriculture and Food Security at the African Union Commission, with excellent professional training and seasoned expertise and experience of about 35 years with 16 years at the AUC in agriculture and food security policies, programme development and implementation. He is in charge of the formulation and implementation of AU policies strategies and programs that promote sustainable agriculture growth and transformation on the continent. He oversees and coordinates the implementation of several continental programs and initiatives on sustainable agriculture systems, food security and food safety.