Key skills and expertise

With 47 years of experience, the expert is adept in agricultural development, environmental rehabilitation, and natural resource management. They have led both local and international projects across South, East, and Central Asia, and Africa, achieving significant progress in climate change adaptation and carbon farming initiatives. Leadership roles have included policy development and project design, notably contributing to projects like the Agricultural Export Competitiveness Project in Indonesia. Their work has led to innovative concepts, such as variable baseline methods for emissions reduction, recognized as transformative in the sector.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and AusAID. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors such as agriculture, natural resource management, and environmental initiatives. The expert's work has spanned regional and national projects in locations including South, East, and Central Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. Notable projects include the Nam Theun 2 Environmental and Social Development project in Laos and the Productive Partnerships in Agriculture Project in Papua New Guinea.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked extensively in sectors such as agriculture, environment and climate, project management, disaster reduction, and humanitarian relief. Background includes positions as Senior Policy Officer and Principal Advisor, overseeing project implementation, policy development, and technical assessments. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating climate change adaptation into agricultural practices and leveraging public-private partnerships for development. Geographic scope of work spans South, East, and Central Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, emphasizing regional and country-specific initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues in countries such as Indonesia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka.

Languages and education

Possesses native-level command of English, demonstrating full professional proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. This linguistic capability has been effectively utilized in various international contexts, including policy development, technical documentation, and collaboration with multilingual teams. Holds a PhD in Rural Science and a B.Sci.Ag. (Hons 1) from the University of New England, Australia. Additionally, obtained an M.Eng. Sci in Environmental Engineering from the School of Australian Environmental Studies at Griffith University, Australia. Further qualifications include a Diploma of Project Management from the Australian Institute of Management and a Graduate Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, both in Australia.