Key skills and expertise

With over 30 years of experience in macroeconomics, public finance, urban development, and transport, the expert possesses strong skills in regulatory policy management, finance, and sustainable development projects. More than 15 years have been dedicated to capacity building and policy implementation, leading international initiatives with organizations such as the World Bank and European Commission. Career highlights include leading flagship reports on climate change and transport, advising on sustainable infrastructure investment, and providing technical assistance on policy impact assessments. Previously held roles include Chief Economist at OECD and Lead Economist at the World Bank.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors like the World Bank, European Investment Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and Agence Française de Développement. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors such as transport, energy, and climate policy. Worked across diverse projects on regional and national levels in locations including Turkey, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Georgia, India, and Korea, focusing on infrastructure, sustainability, and economic integration.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in macroeconomics, public finance, urban development, banking, and transport. The expert has held key roles such as Chief Economist, Lead Economist, and Senior Research Fellow, with responsibilities including policy research, strategic planning, and project leadership. Interdisciplinary expertise spans the digital economy, sustainable infrastructure, and regulatory policy. Geographic experience is extensive, with significant projects in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on transport efficiency, emission reduction, and sustainable development. The expert has deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, particularly through long-term assignments in countries such as Germany, France, USA, India, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Mexico.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic capability, the expert is a native German speaker and fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, with C2 proficiency in English. These language skills have been utilized in international projects across various countries, facilitating communication and collaboration in diverse cultural contexts. The educational background includes a Ph.D. in Development Economics with a focus on institutions and agricultural sustainability from the European University Institute and the University of Giessen, Germany. Postdoctoral studies in innovation and sustainability were completed at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. Additionally, a master's degree in development economics, public finance, and international trade was obtained from the University of Göttingen, Germany.