Brief information
Education
Languages
Countries of Work Experience
Affiliation
Social
Doctoral (PHD) : PhD in Nutrition
Master : MSc Food Sciences
Bachelor : BSc Hons (Human Nutrition and Food Technology)
Languages
French, English,
Countries of Work Experience
Burkina Faso, Burundi, Mali, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Rwanda, Canada, Haiti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, United States
Affiliation
Section :
N/A
Division : SFEMD
UN Agency : FAO
Country of Assignment : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ETH)
Division : SFEMD
UN Agency : FAO
Country of Assignment : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ETH)
Social
Biography
Dr. Dia Sanou is an international development professional and nutrition scientist with proven experience in strategic planning, management and leadership across disciplines spanning from agriculture, food systems and public health. He is currently Nutrition Team Leader in the FAO Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa and Representation to the Africa Union and UNECA since 2016. He served as FAO Representative a.i. Burundi for 10 months.
Prior to joining FAO, Sanou was Regional Nutrition Leader with Cornell University (2013- 2015) and Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Health at the University of Ottawa (2010-2013). He also worked for the National Public Health Laboratory in Burkina Faso as Food Quality Officer (2001-2008).
Dr Sanou holds a PhD in Nutrition from Université Laval, a graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Nutrition from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, a MSc. in Food Sciences and a BSc. in Human Nutrition from University of Ouagadougou.
Publications
Publications Not Available
SDGs Expertise
Areas of Expertise
- Nutrition
- Food Security
- Food Safety: Food Systems
- Strategic Planning
- Management
Professional Categories
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Medical and Health Sciences
- International Development
OIBCs Expertise
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OIBC 1.
Strengthened integrated data & statistical systems for sustainable development -
OIBC 5.
Fostering action on climate change, strengthening natural resources governance, resilience and enabling energy transitions for sustainable development