The expert is a renowned specialist in executing and managing international cooperation projects primarily within the sectors of Environment & Natural Resource Management, Macroeconomics & Public Finance, Microfinance, Procurement, and SME & Private Sector development. Fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and holding Italian citizenship, the expert is adept at leading initiatives across a variety of international contexts.

With over 18 years of professional experience, the expert has engaged in substantial project work throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, and Latin America. Key project destinations include Italy, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, and many others in the MEDA region. The expert's leadership has significantly influenced areas such as SME partnership promotion, micro enterprise financing schemes, and the enhancement of business plans and feasibility studies for small enterprises.

Collaboration has been a key aspect of the expert’s career, particularly with international funding agencies and local governments, providing technical assistance and strategic planning. These efforts are paired with extensive experience in public sector employment policy revisions and the implementation of frameworks that support the creation and sustainability of microenterprises.

Throughout their career, the expert has achieved notable accomplishments, such as leading renewable energy initiatives to improve socio-economic development in Senegal, and orchestrating enterprise development strategies in Moldova to enhance rural business environments. Additionally, they have successfully developed national plans for productive reactivation post-disasters in Ecuador.

The expert's skills include a strong understanding of business development services, with capabilities in marketing, advocacy, financial management, and facilitating international partnerships. The technical acumen extends to microfinance management, credit scheme design for SMEs, evaluation, and benchmarking of financial strategies, and contributing to education projects through the management of Masters programs and short courses.

The expert also excels in project cycle management, including project identification, formulation, monitoring, and evaluation. They have steered numerous initiatives fostering innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in economic development, leveraging their proficiency with UE procurement procedures and visibility guidelines. Proficiency with project management software and communication platforms underscores their organizational capabilities, furthering efforts in planning, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement.