Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 41 years of experience in natural resources management, environmental economics, and project cycle management, the expert is skilled in institutional analysis, capacity building, and environmental impact assessment. Career highlights include leading international projects on climate change adaptation and forest governance, contributing to the implementation of the Rio Conventions and REDD+ initiatives. Notable achievements involve developing monitoring and evaluation systems and formulating strategic frameworks. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as team leader and technical expert, providing consultancy services to international organizations and managing complex, multi-country projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors like the European Commission, Belgian Cooperation Agency, Danish Cooperation (DANIDA), and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Involvements span project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like natural resources management, climate change adaptation, and forestry. Worked across diverse projects involving regional, national, and sector-specific scopes, with geographic work conducted in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as team leader, technical expert, and consultant, the expert has worked across key sectors including environment and natural resources management, forestry, climate change, and project cycle management. Responsibilities have included institutional analysis, capacity building, and environmental impact assessments. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in environmental economics and sustainable development, with a geographic scope that spans Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This interdisciplinary knowledge has supported the implementation of international projects and the development of strategic frameworks for sustainable resource use. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and parts of Europe. Notable countries include Uganda, Tanzania, Peru, Ecuador, and Belgium, with recurring involvement in Uganda and Peru. Long-term assignments in Tanzania and Peru have provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, enabling the development of region-specific expertise, particularly in natural resources management and environmental policy.

Languages and education

With fluency in English, French, and Spanish, and additional proficiency in Portuguese, the expert's linguistic skills have been utilized in international projects and collaborations, facilitating communication in multilingual teams across diverse geographic locations. These abilities have supported effective participation in development programs and coordination with international partners. The expert holds a Postgraduate degree in Applied Environmental Economics from the University of London / Imperial College of Wye, UK (2002-2005), focusing on topics such as natural resource economics and environmental policy. Additionally, an MSc in Agronomy with a specialization in Forestry and Water Resources Management was earned from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium (1978-1983).