International Expert in Gender and Development
Pious Asante is an accomplished international expert in gender and
development, with a decade of experience driving impactful initiatives across Africa.
His work focuses on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, inclusive rural
transformation, and policy analysis in agriculture, food security, gender-responsive
nutrition, and sustainable rural development.
Pious holds an MSc in Development Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science
and Technology (KNUST) and a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Development Studies from the
University for Development Studies, Ghana. He has held key roles with organizations such
as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), where he provided technical leadership
in integrating gender into agrifood systems, climate-smart agriculture, and rural
development policies. His expertise spans gender-responsive budgeting, socio-economic
analysis, and building the capacity of stakeholders to implement inclusive policies and
programs.
Pious demonstrates a strong commitment to mentorship and leadership development. As an
Administrator and Facilitator for the Mennel Leadership Mentoring Programme, he has
played a pivotal role in nurturing future leaders in gender and development. His passion
for empowering individuals and communities is reflected in his work on inclusive social
protection systems, gender-transformative programming, and promoting equitable access to
resources for marginalized groups.
Pious continues to champion gender equality and sustainable development, contributing to
building resilient, inclusive livelihoods and advancing human rights in agrifood systems
and beyond.
