Sheikh Tijan Jallow is a Gambian development professional with a bachelor’s degree in development studies and agriculture from the University of The Gambia and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Agronomy, specializing in Horticulture. He has several years of experience in agricultural development, project implementation, community engagement, research, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder coordination.He has worked with organizations including Self Help Africa/United Purpose, UTG-PSRA, Wings of Hope, and Stichting Care for Natural Gambia, supporting farmers, extension workers, Farmer Field Schools, and community-based development initiatives. His experience includes project coordination, field activities, participatory research, data collection, report writing, proposal development, and environmental research.Sheikh is also the founder and CEO of The Urban Garden, where he promotes agricultural innovation and climate-smart farming approaches. His professional interests include sustainable agriculture, horticulture, food security, youth engagement, environmental sustainability, and resilient livelihoods in The Gambia.
