Ismaël Pare is an expert in food and land security with experience in agricultural production, food security, land security, producer advice and training, development studies, monitoring and evaluation, project design and management, and meeting facilitation. He has worked in agricultural advice, awareness, information, training of farmers and communities. He monitors and evaluates rural activities and productions, and also a professional trainer of farmers. Ismael is also the focal point and program manager of the Institute for Research and Promotion of Development Alternatives (IRPAD/Africa) in Burkina Faso.
IRPAD/Afrique is a think tank based in Bamako, Mali. Ismail is also the current president of Youth Initiative for Land in Africa, which promotes transparency and equity in access to land for youth and women in Burkina Faso.