Key skills and expertise

With 47 years of experience, the expert excels in urban planning, water management, and environmental quality. They have led international projects in governance, health, and infrastructure, providing technical assistance and capacity building. Career highlights include strategic urban master planning and implementing communal development plans. Previously held roles such as Secretary General of AdP Villes en Développement and contributed to evaluations and strategic planning for organizations like the European Commission and World Bank, demonstrating significant impact in regional and national initiatives across Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience with international donors, the expert has collaborated with the European Commission, World Bank, USAID, and various UN agencies. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, health, infrastructure, and urban development. Worked across diverse projects executed on regional and national scales across Africa, Europe, and Asia, notably in countries such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, environment and climate, gender and human rights, health, urban development and housing, civil engineering, and public sector governance, the expert has held roles such as project leader, consultant, and evaluator. Responsibilities have included engaging in interdisciplinary initiatives like integrating infrastructure with rural development and governance. Their work spans regional and country-specific projects, particularly in Africa, Europe, and Asia, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of sectoral interconnections and the implementation of sustainable development practices. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in countries such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, and France, with deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in West and Central Africa.

Languages and education

With a native proficiency in French and proficiency in English and Spanish, the expert has utilized linguistic skills in various international contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across Europe, Africa, and Asia. These competencies have supported contributions to international development projects and facilitated effective communication in diverse cultural settings. The expert holds a degree in High Environmental Quality Engineering from ENSAPLV École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture in France. They also earned a degree in Urban Planning from the Institut Français d’Urbanisme, and a degree in Project Communication from the Institut National de l’Audiovisuel. Additionally, they possess a degree in Architecture from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture UPA1 in France.