Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience, the expert excels in rural development, agribusiness, and humanitarian aid. They have led international projects, enhancing food security and livelihoods. Their expertise includes capacity building, eco-tourism, and climate change adaptation. As a team leader, they have driven initiatives in Africa and beyond, achieving direct economic benefits for local communities through strategic project management and sustainable practices.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, KfW, BID, and Italian Cooperation. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like rural development, agriculture, and food security. The projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in locations such as Morocco, DR Congo, Haiti, and Palestine.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as rural development, environment, food security, and humanitarian aid. Previously held roles such as team leader and project manager, overseeing initiatives in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes climate change adaptation and capacity building, with a focus on integrating sustainable practices into regional development projects.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, with significant involvement in countries like DR Congo, Morocco, Haiti, and Palestine. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, having led long-term assignments and projects that address economic benefits and sustainable practices for local communities in these regions.

Languages and Education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Italian speaker and is fluent in French (C2) and English (C1). These language skills have been utilized in various international development projects across multilingual teams and diverse geographic locations, enhancing communication and collaboration in complex, multicultural environments.

The expert holds a Master's degree in 'International Dimension and Decentralized Co-operation' from CIRPS, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Italy, focusing on international development and project management. Additionally, they have a Forestry Engineering Degree from the University of Florence, Italy, specializing in sustainable development, natural parks management, and natural resources management.