Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience in law and 17 years in development sectors, the expert is a senior legal consultant with a focus on ICT, trade, and governance. Career highlights include leading international projects, providing legal expertise, and policy development. Proficient in drafting legislation and regulatory frameworks, the expert has successfully coordinated multi-stakeholder consultations and contributed to significant legal reforms across various regions.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNWTO, UNCTAD, USAID, IDB, World Bank, and GIZ. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like ICT, trade, governance, and cybersecurity. These projects have been regional and national in scope, covering locations such as the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and the Pacific.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

With a background in sectors including ICT, trade, law, and telecommunications, the expert has held roles such as legal consultant and policy advisor. They possess interdisciplinary expertise in digitalization and cybersecurity, contributing to regional and national projects across the Caribbean, Africa, and the Pacific. Responsibilities have included drafting legislation, policy development, and leading multi-stakeholder consultations to enhance governance and regulatory frameworks.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, with notable involvement in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Belize, and Suriname. They possess deep familiarity with regional governance and development issues, having worked on numerous legal and policy projects in these areas. Their work spans over 50 countries, reflecting a broad understanding of diverse cultural and regulatory environments.

Languages and Education

Fluent in English, the expert utilizes this language extensively in international legal consultancy roles across various countries. They have engaged in multilingual teams and projects, coordinating legal and policy development tasks in English-speaking environments.

The expert holds a Master's Degree in Telecommunications Policy and Regulation and an Advanced Diploma in International Law from the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the same institution. The expert also holds a Certificate of Legal Education from The Sir Hugh Wooding Law School, Trinidad and Tobago.