Dr Akmal Siddiq serves as a Technical Advisor at the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR), Government of Pakistan. Dr Siddiq brings a comprehensive skill set to his role, encompassing banking, project planning, economics, development, analysis, business strategy, and consulting. His depth of knowledge and experience in the industry is widely recognised and respected, establishing him as a leading figure in his field. He holds a doctorate in agricultural economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA and has been associated with the Asian Development Bank for over two decades.