With over a decade of expertise in business planning, consulting, project management and agriculture development, Ergent is an accomplished business development and project management professional dedicated to fostering agriculture development projects and services. His work is focused on enhancing value chains, expanding access to finance, promoting exports, and pioneering grant financing initiatives for farmers and agribusinesses. At CBS, Ergent has been instrumental in conceptualizing and implementing several agriculture development projects. His innovative approach to designing and deploying grant financing products and services has been crucial in achieving an optimal absorption rate for the Albanian agribusiness sector. With a track record of steering over 50 grant-supported investments totaling more than $15 million over 8 years, he has been a driving force behind empowering farmers and agribusinesses through grant financing. Ergent's contributions extend to a growing customer portfolio encompassing various sectors, including Primary Agriculture, Food and Agri-processing, Rural Tourism, and International Trade, among other agriculture-centric fields. His involvement in numerous development projects executed by CBS on behalf of esteemed clients such as USAID, World Bank, EBRD, GIZ, Helvetas, and more, underscores his commitment and capability in agriculture development.