Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience in sectors such as environment, agriculture, and governance, the expert is skilled in strategic consulting, project management, evaluation, and institutional support. Career highlights include leading significant projects like the Project for Agricultural Growth and Land Security in Madagascar, where he successfully delivered over 1.2 million land certificates. Responsibilities have included coordination, financial management, and capacity building in both local and international contexts. Previously held leadership roles have involved managing multi-sectoral operations, large-scale contracts, and partnerships, contributing to governance improvements and rural development initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, USAID, IFAD, and the European Union. His involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in sectors like agriculture, governance, and rural development. Projects have ranged from national to regional scales, with a focus on areas such as land security, agribusiness, and infrastructure development. His work has primarily been based in Madagascar, contributing to significant initiatives like the Project for Agricultural Growth and Land Security and various programs funded by IFAD and the EU.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in agriculture, governance, environment, and rural development, the expert has held roles such as coordinator, consultant, and project director. Responsibilities have included managing large-scale projects and providing strategic consulting. His interdisciplinary expertise spans project evaluation, capacity building, and policy planning, with a focus on integrating infrastructure in rural development and digitalization in agriculture. The geographic scope of his work is primarily country-specific to Madagascar, where he has driven initiatives in agribusiness, land security, and governance improvements. His extensive geographic experience in Madagascar includes deep engagement with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Long-term assignments have covered various regions including Analanjirofo, Atsinanana, and SAVA, focusing on agriculture, governance, and natural resource management.

Languages and education

With a strong educational background, the expert holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on finance, marketing, and project management from the Institut National des Sciences Comptables et d’Administration d’Entreprise (INSCAE) in Madagascar, obtained in 2012. Additionally, he completed a Master in Public Administration, specializing in diplomacy, international economics, and strategy, from the Centre d’Etudes Diplomatique et Stratégique (CEDS) in France/Madagascar in 2010. He also holds a diploma in business administration and information system management from ISSSG Madagascar and a certificate in computer programming from TACTI Center. Language competences include native fluency in Malagasy and fluency in French, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills. He also possesses a strong command of English, with advanced reading and writing abilities. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional engagements in Madagascar, facilitating communication and collaboration across diverse groups.