Murari Suvedi

Murari Suvedi is a Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His expertise spans program evaluation, agricultural extension education, and sustainable development. He has conducted extensive research in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, focusing on revitalizing agricultural extension systems and addressing competency gaps in training programs. Suvedi's work emphasizes capacity building for agricultural professionals and improving rural livelihoods through evidence-based interventions.

His research interests include agricultural extension training methodologies, climate change adaptation strategies for smallholder farmers, and gender dimensions in agricultural development. He has authored numerous reports and manuals on program evaluation, including the widely referenced "What Every Extension Worker Should Know: Core Competency Handbook".

Key areas of contribution include strengthening agricultural advisory services in Nigeria, Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa through cross-country comparative studies. His work in Cambodia and Nepal has focused on improving crop production systems, fisheries management, and farmers' adoption of improved agricultural practices. Suvedi has also evaluated the impact of international development projects, such as the Feed the Future HARVEST initiative.

He has collaborated with organizations like the Grameen Foundation and conducted assessments of agricultural education curricula in multiple countries. His recent publications address competency needs of extension workers and process skills in training programs, contributing to global discussions on revitalizing agricultural extension systems.