Ing Abdoul Rachid MOUSSA SOUMAILA

I am an accomplished and enthusiastic specialist in Sustainable Rural Transformation with an MSc in Sustainable Rural Transformation and a Master 1 in General Agronomy. I  have gained valuable academic experience through an ERASMUS+ research traineeship at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences. During my traineeship, I conducted research on climate change modeling to predict future scenarios, performed impact assessments to evaluate the effects of climate change on agriculture and rural communities, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable strategies for climate resilience. With strong communication and teamwork abilities, I am deeply committed to driving transformative change in agriculture and rural areas by leveraging my expertise to foster resilience and innovation.

Niamey, Niger

Current professional activity

  • Research Team Member – Department of Sociology and Rural Economy, Faculty of Agronomy, Université Abdou Moumouni
  • General Director – Centre d'Étude et de Support Informatique (CESI)
  • Research Group Member on Behavioral Studies in the Agri-Food Sector – Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague

Slogan about myself

Empowering communities through innovation, research, and sustainable development.

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Languages Rating 1-10

French
speaking: mother tongue (10)
writing: 10
English
speaking: mother tongue (10)
writing: 10

Skills and Interests in Keywords

Statistical Analysis (R, Python, Excel) • Climate Modeling • Remote Sensing • Environmental Impact Assessment • Agricultural Research • Climate Change & Sustainable Development • Agricultural Innovation • Food Security & Water Management • Renewable Energy & Environmental Protection • Scientific Research & International Collaboration • Entrepreneurship & Business Development •

Publications and Projects

Publications

Perceived effect of drought on agricultural yield in Liboré, Tillaberi, Niger: a review

Purpose: This study reviewed the perceived effects of drought on agricultural yield in Liboré, Tillabéri, Niger. It aimed to assess how farmers interpreted drought-related risks, how these perceptions influenced their adaptation strategies; and the broader implications for agricultural resilience. Theoretical...

Analyzing meteorological drought in Liboré, Tillaberi, Niger, West Africa.

Purpose: This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive examination of meteorological drought in Liboré, focusing on understanding the patterns and impacts of meteorological variables on drought conditions from 1990 to 2020. The goal was to identify and analyze trends in...

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) as climate actions in West Africa Sahel: a review

Climate change posed a significant challenge in the West African Sahel, a region identified as one of the most vulnerable to climate change globally. Despite this vulnerability, the role of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in addressing climate change impacts has...