Key skills and expertise

With 29 years of experience, the expert possesses significant skills in macroeconomics, public finance, and private sector development. Managed international projects, including a USD 13 million SME promotion fund in Mozambique. As a Senior Adviser, led initiatives in economic policy and international development, representing Portugal in EU and OECD committees. Expertise includes strategic consulting, project management, and policy formulation. Authored a publication on accessing multilateral financial markets and commands multiple languages, enhancing effectiveness in multicultural environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, European Investment Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and African Development Bank. Involvement includes project management, technical assistance, and capacity building, particularly in private sector promotion and SME development. Regional projects in Mozambique, Timor-Leste, and the Philippines focused on economic development and infrastructure. Experience includes policy advice and negotiations related to economic and financial relations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions across multiple sectors such as macroeconomics, public finance, public administration, SME and private sector development, and grants management. Held senior advisory roles, managing projects and funds, and providing strategic consulting. Interdisciplinary expertise extends to economic policy, international relations, and strategic management. Responsibilities have included operating regionally in Asia-Pacific and Africa, with tasks ranging from policy formulation to managing international financial instruments and technical assistance projects. Significant geographic experience in Belgium, Macao, Mozambique, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste, developing a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Work in Macao spanned nine years, providing a strong foundation in cultural dynamics and economic affairs. Assignments in Mozambique and Timor-Leste involved private sector development and international cooperation, enhancing expertise in regional economic strategies and multilateral collaborations.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Portuguese speaker, with very good proficiency in English and good skills in French and Spanish. Basic skills in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) are supported by coursework at the Confucius Institute. Language skills have been utilized in international environments, including work in Macao, Belgium, and the Philippines, and participation in multilingual teams and international negotiations. These competencies enhance the ability to operate effectively in diverse cultural and professional settings. Holds a Master of Business Science in Marketing and Strategic Management (MBA) from the University of Macau and Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa - Universidade Nova de Lisboa, completed between 1995 and 1998 in Macao, China. Additionally, obtained a University Degree in International Relations with a focus on Economic and Political Affairs from the Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas (ISCSP), Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, completed between 1988 and 1992 in Portugal.