Private Sector Development Specialist with extensive experience in private sector development, development finance, SMEs development, agribusiness, and financial inclusion. The expert has over 10 years in program development, M&E frameworks, reviews, and implementation across Eastern and Horn of Africa. Known for evaluating donor-funded projects in trade, regional integration, investment structuring, business incubation, renewable energy, agribusiness, and MSMEs development. Serves as a highly knowledgeable Economist on Private Sector Development, VfM and MEAL frameworks, policy analysis, and OECD/DAC Evaluation criteria and DCED Standard. Possesses a strong track record in integrating review recommendations into future programming, with a sharp focus on value for money for clients. Masterful in mixed-method research evaluation methodologies applied by World Bank, DFID, DANIDA, and multi-donor trust funds. Recently held the role of Country Business Advisor for the Business Innovation Facility, contributing to finance access for smallholder farmers. Advised the multi-donor Somalia Stability Fund on SME development, value chains, financial inclusion, and value-for-money assessments, resulting in an annual report. Rich expertise in regional projects in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Somaliland, and Somalia.