Key skills and expertise

With over 50 years of experience, the expert is a distinguished international economist and policy maker, specializing in development, regional integration, and trade. Career highlights include extensive work with organizations like the IMF, World Bank, and European Commission. Technical skills encompass policy analysis, project evaluation, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included leading numerous projects in Africa and Europe, contributing to the design and implementation of aid programs. Previously held roles such as team leader and advisor, showcasing accomplishments in formulating strategic documents and coordinating donor groups.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience with international donors, the expert has collaborated with entities such as the IMF, World Bank, EU, DFID, SECO, and the African Development Bank. Involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like governance, trade, and regional integration. Projects have been regional and sector-specific, focusing on Africa, Europe, and other developing countries. Responsibilities have included designing and evaluating aid programs, supporting policy dialogue, and coordinating donor groups at the country level.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in macroeconomics, public finance, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, and regional integration, the expert has worked across key sectors. Roles have included economist, policy maker, team leader, and advisor, contributing to projects in governance, trade, and private sector development. Cross-cutting expertise includes capacity building and policy analysis, with a focus on regional integration in Africa and Europe. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific projects, providing strategic guidance and evaluation expertise to international organizations and governments. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Europe, and other regions, with notable work in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Zambia, Palestine, and Mozambique. Long-term assignments with organizations like the African Development Bank and the European Union have provided a profound understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French, English, and Italian, with proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish. French is the mother tongue. These language skills have been utilized in international development contexts, including work with multilingual teams and in-country assignments across various regions. The expert holds an MSc in Economics from Queen Mary University, London, UK. Educational background includes a Licence in Mathematics from the University of Lille, France, and Diplomas in Mathematics and Physics (D.U.E.S.) and Economics (D.E.E.G) from the University of Montpellier, France.