Dr. Agapitos Hatzipetros is an accomplished expert in strategic project management, institutional capacity development, and digital transformation, with over 20 years of experience in regional economic integration,  trade facilitation, and innovation across diverse sectors and geographies. As a Team Leader for several EU-funded programs, including the SADC Dialogue Facility and the EAC e-Commerce Strategy, he has delivered transformative outcomes by designing and implementing robust frameworks like the SADC Project Management System and Botswana’s National Innovation Capability Framework. His ability to foster effective policy dialogues, manage complex donor-funded initiatives, and promote sustainability has benefited regional organizations like SADC, EAC, and Business Botswana. With a strong academic foundation—holding a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London—Dr. Hatzipetros brings a blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to solving pressing challenges in regional integration, digital entrepreneurship, and institutional capacity building, ensuring resilient and inclusive economic growth.