Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 38 years of experience, including 23 years in the microfinance sector across multiple countries, the expert possesses strong skills in inclusive finance, microfinance, institutional diagnosis, and strategy development. Career highlights include leading projects with local and international initiatives, achieving results such as launching financial products and improving institutional governance. Previously held roles such as CEO and Director, responsibilities have included overseeing strategic planning and implementation. The expert's work encompasses supporting financial institutions with product development and staff training, contributing to significant advancements in financial inclusion.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, AFD, UNICEF, and the European Investment Bank. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations in sectors like inclusive finance and microfinance. These efforts have spanned regional and national projects across Africa and Asia, including countries like Senegal, Algeria, Afghanistan, Kenya, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as rural development, microfinance, institutional development, and capacity building, the expert has held roles including CEO, Director, and Consultant. Key responsibilities have focused on strategy development, product innovation, and institutional support. Cross-cutting expertise includes digitalization in financial services and agribusiness financing. The expert's geographic experience spans multiple countries, particularly in Africa and Asia, addressing urban and rural microfinance challenges through regional and country-specific initiatives. Deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues is evident, particularly in the microfinance sector. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in countries like the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Haiti underscore region-specific expertise and the ability to navigate diverse cultural and economic landscapes.

Languages and education

Background includes fluency in French, the native language, and English, utilized in various professional settings, including in-country work across diverse international locations and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a degree in Agrobusiness Engineering from the Institut National Agronomique Paris – Grignon, now known as AgroParisTech, located in France. This educational background provides a solid foundation in the field of agrobusiness and related sectors.