Dr. Ralph Elsäßer is a distinguished expert in the development sector with extensive experience spanning over 25 years in both local and international projects. The expert's work emphasizes collaboration with international funding organizations, notably GIZ, World Bank, EU, and various national governments, in sectors such as digital transformation, agriculture, water resource management, and ICT.

The expert has held pivotal roles as a team leader, digitalization expert, GIS and Remote Sensing consultant, leading large-scale projects that include spatial sciences, geomatics, and remote sensing. Their expertise extends to digital agriculture and forestry, IT infrastructure assessments, data governance, and the development of comprehensive digital transformation strategies for diverse stakeholders across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

Significant achievements include the development of the African Union Digital Agriculture Strategy, transforming national water management systems, and guiding ICT integration in contract farming and agricultural extension systems. The expert's technical skills are complemented by proficiency in various software and programming languages (e.g., ArcGIS, Python, .Net) and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle).

A prolific developer of knowledge management platforms and e-learning solutions, the expert utilizes innovative ICT tools to enhance operational efficiency and governance in the development sector. Through adept project management and strategic planning, they have consistently delivered sustainable outcomes that advance the digital transformation agenda in the areas they serve.