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Samuel T. Ledermann is an Associate Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and Director of the Global Capstone Program at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. He holds affiliations with the Global Food Institute at GW. His research focuses on sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa, with expertise in agricultural development, poverty reduction strategies, and technology adoption aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He teaches courses such as 'Achieving Sustainable Development' and advises students on projects with organizations like USAID and the World Bank.
Education: B.A. in International Studies, Geography, and Political Science from Macalester College; M.A. in Geography from University of Florida; Ph.D. in Geography from Rutgers University. His doctoral research analyzed organic cotton production in Tanzania. He previously managed ecological farming initiatives in East Africa and contributed to global advocacy at the UN and FAO.
Research trends in his publications highlight agricultural sustainability, energy access, and land policy in developing regions. He collaborates widely, including under a USAID subaward (2021–2022) on pandemic impacts on African and Asian agricultural R&D. A forthcoming textbook, 'How to Achieve Sustainable Development,' underscores his pedagogical and applied research focus.
Advising emphasizes practical engagement: students complete pro-bono consultancies with over 20 international actors. Grants include USAID-funded work on agricultural resilience. Collaborations span sub-Saharan Africa and involve institutions like icipe and iDE Global.
Labs/teams: Engaged in multi-institutional partnerships to scale ecological innovations like Push-Pull farming, developed by icipe, across sub-Saharan Africa.
