Key skills and expertise

With 46 years of experience, the expert excels in project management, organizational development, and SME support. Extensive knowledge of European Commission procedures has facilitated leadership in international projects focused on governance and economic development. Responsibilities have included team leadership, strategic planning, and capacity building. Achievements include developing national SME strategies and innovative support programs. Career highlights include leadership roles in initiatives across Africa, Europe, and Asia, contributing to significant improvements in competitiveness and institutional strengthening.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union, USAID, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the World Bank. Involvement in international development cooperation projects includes roles in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas include governance, economic development, and SME support, with projects ranging from national to regional scopes. Geographic locations of these donor-related activities include Morocco, Tunisia, Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mauritania.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including administration, public sector governance, organizational development, private sector and trade, project management, financial services, audit, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as team leader and project manager, focusing on institutional strengthening and SME support. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses public-private partnerships and economic competitiveness. Their work has spanned regional and country-specific projects, particularly in Africa and Europe, enhancing governance and development strategies. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Europe, and Asia, with significant involvement in Morocco, Tunisia, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mauritania. Their work has included long-term assignments and projects focused on governance, economic development, and institutional strengthening. The expert has developed a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in North and West Africa, contributing to regional development initiatives and fostering public-private partnerships.

Languages and education

Bringing fluency in French, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing, the expert demonstrates strong capabilities in English, with excellent reading skills and good speaking and writing abilities. In Spanish, the expert has excellent reading skills and moderate speaking and writing proficiency. These language skills have been utilized in international projects and multilingual team environments, enhancing communication and collaboration across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts. The expert holds a Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Université Laval in Canada. They completed a Doctorat de 3ème cycle in Economie et Administration des Entreprises, a Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures en Sciences Economiques, a Licence es Sciences Economiques, and a Certificat d'Etudes Juridiques d'Outre-mer (CEJOM) from Université de Montpellier in France. Their academic studies are focused on business administration and economics.