Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 45 years of experience, the expert is a Senior Health Economist with a robust background in academia, the private sector, and international development. Specializing in computer modeling, policy development, and strategic planning, the expert has led numerous projects focused on public health and education. Career highlights include roles as Senior Technical Director at Palladium and as an independent consultant. Notable achievements encompass efficiency analyses, cost-benefit studies, and the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks. The expert has significantly contributed to the utilization of health information for decision-making and has managed large-scale projects with budgets exceeding US$ 500 million.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with major donors such as USAID, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UNFPA, and FCDO. The expert's involvement has spanned project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building within the health and education sectors. These projects have been regional and national in scale, focusing on reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and socio-economic development. Geographic locations for these donor-related activities include Sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria, Togo, Tanzania, and Saudi Arabia.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Background includes positions across key sectors such as health, environment and natural resource management, and poverty reduction. Responsibilities have included project implementation, policy development, and strategic planning, with roles such as Senior Technical Director, independent consultant, and lecturer. The expert's cross-cutting expertise involves integrating demographic data into public health programs and economic modeling. The geographic scope of work is extensive, with significant contributions in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Tanzania. The expert has a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues, especially in health and education sectors, with long-term assignments in Egypt and Nigeria.

Languages and education.

With a background in economics, the expert holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Duke University, USA, and a B.A. in Economics (Cum Laude) from Trinity College, USA. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in economic theory and its applications. Language competencies include native proficiency in English and fluency in French, utilized extensively in professional settings, including work in francophone countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects.