Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 43 years of experience in agricultural policy design and planning, institutional strengthening, and rural development, the expert has led numerous projects with major international donors, including the EU and World Bank. Career highlights include advising ministers, designing national rural development plans, and establishing agricultural advisory centers. Demonstrating leadership and expertise in public participation and partnership structures, the expert has successfully implemented EU integration processes and managed large-scale agricultural diversification projects across Southeast Europe, Eastern and Central Europe, and the CIS.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in agricultural policy and rural development. Notable projects include the Central Vietnam Agricultural Diversification Project and EU integration processes in Croatia and Romania. Worked across regional and national levels, the expert's geographic experience spans Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, and Croatia.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as technical adviser, government adviser, and team leader, the expert has worked extensively in the sectors of agriculture, rural development, and organizational development. Responsibilities have included focusing on agricultural policy design, rural development planning, and institutional strengthening. Cross-cutting expertise includes managing public participation processes and designing institutional structures. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects across Southeast Europe, Eastern and Central Europe, and the CIS, facilitating EU integration and sustainable agricultural practices. Geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Croatia, Romania, Latvia, and Russia, with additional projects in Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Poland.

Languages and education

Background includes a native proficiency in French and fluency in English, with intermediate proficiency in Russian and German, and basic knowledge of Serbo-Croat. Language skills have been utilized in international settings, including working with multilingual teams and providing technical assistance in various countries. Educational background includes a DESS (MBA) in Business Administration from University Jean Moulin Lyon III, France, an M.Sc. in Economics and a B.Sc. in Laws from University Jules Vernes, France, and a degree as an Agricultural Engineer from ENITA Dijon, France.