Jeff Waage | World Bank Institute (WBI)

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Jeff Waage

London International Development Centre

Jeff Waage is the Director of London International Development Centre (LIDC). He has a background in international agricultural research for development. He has worked on biological pest control, farmer participatory research and invasive alien species problems and currently works on biological and social aspects of international biosecurity. His career has been split between academia, as a former Professor and head of agricultural and environment departments at Imperial College, London and international work, as Chief Executive of the intergovernmental agency CABI Bioscience, which undertakes research for development through collaborative centres in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe.

Read his article on Why Science Is Important for Innovation.