Key skills and expertise

With 38 years of experience, including 26 years as an independent consultant, the expert specializes in supporting craftsmanship, small enterprises, and the private sector. Key skills include conducting feasibility studies, project evaluations, design thinking, marketing support, and capacity building. The expert has led and implemented both local and international projects, enhancing product design and market strategies. Achievements include developing quality labels and collective brands, facilitating workshops, and supporting youth entrepreneurship. Leadership roles have contributed to improved competitiveness and sustainability in the artisanal sector across various global regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing over decades of experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, International Trade Center, USAID, and the African Development Bank. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like private sector development, entrepreneurship, and craftsmanship. The expert has worked on regional and national projects in diverse locations, including Niger, Algeria, Congo, Burkina Faso, and Cambodia, focusing on enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in the artisanal sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including culture, industry, commerce, services, labor market and employment, tourism, and small and medium enterprises (SME) development. Previously held roles such as consultant, expert evaluator, and project leader, focusing on feasibility studies, market strategies, and capacity building. Cross-cutting expertise includes design thinking and digitalization for market access, applied in both regional and country-specific contexts. The expert's work spans diverse geographic areas, enhancing sectoral development and sustainability initiatives. Extensive geographic experience across Africa, Asia, and Europe has involved significant work in countries such as Niger, Algeria, Congo, Burkina Faso, and Cambodia, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly through long-term assignments and region-specific expertise in the artisanal sector.

Languages and education

With a background in French, the expert is fluent, possessing excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. A good working knowledge of English is also held, with moderate proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized in various international projects and collaborations, facilitating communication within multilingual teams and across diverse cultural contexts. The expert holds a degree from École Boulle, École Supérieure d'Art Appliqué in France, with a specialization in applied arts, equivalent to a master's level, focusing on the field of arts and design.