A K M Mahfuzuddin Ahmed is a development economist with over 40 years of experience in natural resource management, fisheries, agriculture, and climate change across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. He holds a PhD in Natural Resource Economics/Fisheries and is a gold medalist in Economics. He served at the Asian Development Bank for 12 years in senior leadership and advisory roles, and previously worked with the World Fish Center, Mekong River Commission, and the World Bank. His expertise spans blue economy, fisheries and aquaculture value chains, rural development, food security, and climate resilience.