Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 36 years of experience in public administration reform, project management, and economic development, the expert's key qualifications include programming, project identification, budgeting, and management. With more than 15 years dedicated to project management, the expert has successfully led EU-funded projects, coordinated with international financial institutions, and managed multi-million euro portfolios. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, capacity building, and drafting financial frameworks for regions like Eastern Europe and West Africa. Leadership roles have involved providing strategic advice and overseeing significant initiatives in governance and infrastructure development.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, EIB, and EBRD. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, justice, public administration reform, and infrastructure. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, taking place in Eastern Europe, CIS countries, and West Africa, including countries like Russia, Serbia, Moldova, Nigeria, and Ghana.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as public administration reform, justice and home affairs, regional development, and economic competitiveness, the expert has held roles such as project manager and political officer. Responsibilities have included overseeing EU-funded initiatives and advising on strategic planning. The expert's cross-cutting expertise encompasses digitalization in governance and infrastructure in rural development. The geographic scope of work has spanned regions including Eastern Europe, the CIS, and West Africa, with significant contributions to regional and country-specific projects. Extensive geographic experience in countries such as Russia, Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine, Nigeria, Ghana, and Cape Verde highlights deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, evident through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions.

Languages and education

Background includes proficiency in multiple languages, being a native French speaker and fluent in English and Russian. The expert also possesses proficiency in Spanish, Italian, and Serbian. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Eastern Europe and West Africa, as well as in multilingual teams for international development projects. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Economy from Universita del Salento, Italy, with a focus on regional and local economic development. Additionally, the expert is a Certified Public Accountant (Expert-Comptable) from the Ministry of Education, France, and has obtained a Master in Business Law from Université Paris II-Assas and a Master in Management (Finance and Business Management) from Université Paris IX-Dauphine, both in France.