Ainsworth Riley is an accomplished agricultural economist and agribusiness development specialist with extensive experience in agricultural policy, project development and management, export development, international marketing and sustainable agriculture. He serves as an Agribusiness Specialist with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Jamaica, where he supports initiatives aimed at strengthening agricultural value chains, improving market access and building the capacity of farmers and agribusiness stakeholders. He holds a Master of Science degree in Economic Development Policy from The University of the West Indies, Mona, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness Management and Economics from The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. His professional interests include climate-smart agriculture, food safety, agricultural innovation and sustainable development. Through his work, Mr. Riley contributes to advancing the application of knowledge, technology and innovation in agriculture, strengthening the sector’s competitiveness and supporting sustainable agricultural development across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
