FAO Representative
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Ken SHIMIZU
FAO Representative for Bhutan
Mr Ken Shimizu is the FAO Country Representative for Bhutan since July 2021. He has 25 years of experience in international development, agricultural and rural development and environmental management, working for United Nations agencies such as FAO, UNDP, and UNCRD. He has extensive field experience in developing countries, with long-term assignments in Bhutan, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Indonesia, East Timor, and Jamaica (Caribbean), in addition to missions to several Asian countries (Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Lao PDR, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand), Caribbean and Pacific Island countries.
Ken is a national of Japan, and holds a Masters in Environmental Planning from Cornell University in the USA.
FAO Bhutan Country Office Team
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Chadho TENZIN
Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)
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Wangchuk LHAMO
Programme Assistant
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Norbu CHODEN
Administration and Finance Assistant
![Tashi Dukpa Tashi Dukpa](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/4.png?sfvrsn=153a528f_1)
Tashi DUKPA
Driver
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Tshering DORJI
Driver
![Choki Wangmo Choki Wangmo](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/1.png?sfvrsn=1b93f135_1)
Choki WANGMO
National Media and Communication Specialist
![Tshering Delkar Tshering Delkar](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/6.png?sfvrsn=f0f755ba_1)
Tshering DELKAR
Programme Assistant
![Jigme Tenzin Jigme Tenzin](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/2.png?sfvrsn=e491891_1)
Jigme TENZIN
National Agrifood and Investment Specialist
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Vijay Raika MONGER
Livestock Production and Animal Health Specialist
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Bhawana PRADHAN
Programme Assistant
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Sherab WANGCHUK
National Programme Development Specialist
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Dechen WANGMO
Administration and Finance Assistant
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Dorji OM
Programme Officer (Gender)
![Metog Dema Metog Dema](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/0o9a1247.jpg?sfvrsn=90d9a647_0)
Metog DEMA
Procurement Specialist
![Tshewang Choden M&E](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/imresizer-1718777816159.jpg?sfvrsn=978cc88a_2)
Tshewang CHODEN
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
![Loday Phuntsho Agricultural Economist](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/0o9a1241.jpg?sfvrsn=2b6ea6ab_0)
Loday PHUNTSHO
Agricultural Economist
![Sangay Wangdi Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/0o9a1260.jpg?sfvrsn=707fd4df_1)
Sangay WANGDI
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
EU-TAAS Project
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Gaki WANGMO
Project Management Specialist
![Nima Phuntsho Sherpa Nima Phuntsho Sherpa](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/10.png?sfvrsn=bb3ad021_1)
Nima Phuntsho SHERPA
National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
![YT NMCS](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/0o9a1252-(1).jpg?sfvrsn=37b603e0_4)
Younten TSHEDUP
National Media and Communication Specialist
![Dechen Choki National Food Systems Expert](/images/faobhutanlibraries/photos/0o9a1274---copy.jpg?sfvrsn=7e91debb_2)
Dechen CHOKI
National Food Systems Expert