Key skills and expertise.

With 47 years of experience, the expert excels in rural development, food security, and agro-industry. He has supported SMEs through strategic evaluations, feasibility studies, and marketing plans. His expertise includes developing value chains, conducting sector studies, and formulating policies. He has led international and local projects, delivering impactful results through strategic planning and team leadership. He has held significant roles in project management, technical assistance, and capacity building, contributing to sustainable development across diverse geographic regions.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UNIDO, EU, World Bank, FAO, and USAID. His involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. He has worked in thematic areas like agriculture, food security, and rural development. The projects have varied in scale, covering regional and national scopes, and have been implemented in diverse geographic locations including Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The expert has worked across key sectors such as rural development, food security, agro-industry, and SME development. He has held roles including project manager, agro-economist, and technical advisor. His cross-cutting expertise includes value chain analysis, strategic planning, and regulatory framework enhancement. His work has spanned regional and country-specific scopes, particularly in Africa and the Mediterranean, focusing on sustainable development and agricultural innovation.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. He has worked in over 50 countries, including Algeria, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Morocco, and Argentina, with recurring involvement in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and the Mediterranean. His long-term assignments and region-specific expertise encompass local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in agro-industry and rural development projects.

Languages and education.

The expert is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with proficiency levels of 5 in reading, spoken, and written skills for each language. He has utilized these languages extensively in international work settings, collaborating with multilingual teams across various countries. Additionally, he possesses basic proficiency in Russian, with competence levels of 2 in reading and spoken skills, and 1 in writing.

The expert holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Marseille Business School in France and Aarhus School of Business in Denmark, with a focus on project management. He also obtained a Diploma in Business Management from the Institute of Business Administration of Montpellier, France. Additionally, he earned a Diploma of Agricultural Engineer from the National Institute of Agronomy in Montpellier, France, specializing in soil science and land management.