Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 34 years of experience, with 21 years in developing countries, the expert specializes in macro-economic and financial analysis, public finance, and sector support program design. He has extensive experience with international frameworks like PEFA and has led evaluations and capacity-building initiatives globally. His technical skills include statistical and econometric analysis, and he is proficient in facilitating workshops and mentoring. Career highlights include advising on nutrition-sensitive impact investing and leading macroeconomic assessments. Background includes leadership roles in various international organizations, ensuring high-quality analytical outputs and strategic evaluations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, United States Agency for International Development, United Nations Development Program, World Bank, and International Organization for Migration. Responsibilities have included economic and financial analysis, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like governance, health, and agriculture. Worked across diverse projects that have been regional and national in scope, covering areas such as state building, rural development, and nutrition-sensitive interventions. His work has taken place in diverse geographic locations, including sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across multiple sectors, including macro-economics, public finance, sustainable agriculture, and food security. Previously held roles such as Sector Economist and Technical Adviser, focusing on financial analysis, program design, and policy evaluation. His interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digitalization in agriculture and infrastructure in rural development. Worked across regional and country-specific projects in diverse locations, including sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, contributing to significant sectoral advancements. Extensive geographic experience includes assignments in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with deep engagement in local governance and regional development issues, particularly in developing countries.

Languages and education

With a background in linguistics and economics, the expert is a native speaker of Italian and French and is fluent in English. He has proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish, with working knowledge of Arabic, German, and Dutch. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across various projects and assignments worldwide. The expert holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from the University of London, UK, and a Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Bologna, Italy. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Université Pierre Mendès-France, France, and completed a course in Macro-econometric Forecasting at the International Monetary Fund in the United States.