The expert is a seasoned professional in the international development sector, specializing in strategic, business, and financial sector initiatives with an impressive 35-year track record. As the President of Michael Borish and Company, Inc., the expert has led more than 200 assignments across over 60 countries focusing on private sector development strategies, financial stability, and macro-prudential reforms. Their expertise extends to regional integration, supply and value chains, global trade, market comparative analysis, and the development of enterprise risk management frameworks.

The expert has a strong history of collaborations with prominent international funding organizations, including the World Bank, African Development Bank, USAID, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. In leadership roles, the expert directed a number of high-impact projects such as the $110 million financial sector reform initiative in Bosnia-Herzegovina and a $23 million credit line to support small-scale enterprises, demonstrating notable achievements in enhancing enterprise competitiveness and financial stability in transitional economies.

Throughout their career, the expert has contributed significantly to housing finance development, SME credit management, and the restructuring of banks and enterprises, providing extensive advisory services and training to banking supervisors globally. Additionally, they have pioneered policy development in financial risk management and regional integration strategies, producing white papers and advisory notes to influence global and regional market policies.

The expert's technical and professional skills include comprehensive financial analysis, credit risk evaluation, and the development of banking supervision systems. Engaging with sectors such as macro-economics, public finance, SME, and the private sector, their work boasts a measurable impact in optimizing investment levels and improving market infrastructures. As an editor and published author in internationally recognized journals, the expert has reinforced their thought leadership and commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth across diverse markets.