Description: (worked in Mozambique as a sweet potato researcher since 1996 and was a co-winner of the 2016 World Food Prize)
Maria Isabel Andrade is a renowned Cape Verdean food scientist specializing in sweet potato research. She has dedicated her career to improving agricultural practices, particularly in Mozambique where she has been working since 1996. Andrade's contributions to the field have been recognized globally, as evidenced by her co-winning of the prestigious 2016 World Food Prize. Through her innovative research and dedication to addressing food security issues, Maria Andrade has made significant strides in advancing sustainable agricultural practices and improving the lives of farmers in Africa.