Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience in public law, the expert specializes in regional integration and international economic law. They have led and contributed to numerous local and international projects, focusing on institutional audits, legal risk management, and strategic planning. Career highlights include roles such as Assistant Professor and Director of Cooperation at Norbert Zongo University. The expert has successfully coordinated multicultural teams, developed strategic plans, and conducted legal evaluations, achieving significant improvements in governance and institutional frameworks across multiple regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with prominent international donors, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Union (EU). Their involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors such as governance and institutional development. Projects have been both regional and national in scope, covering geographic locations such as Burkina Faso, Burundi, and other West African countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in law, human rights, democratization, justice reform, and regional integration, the expert has held roles such as legal consultant, lecturer, and director of cooperation. Responsibilities have included conducting institutional audits, managing legal risks, and strategic planning. Their work spans regional and country-specific scopes, with a strong emphasis on West African integration. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes project management within multicultural teams and legal evaluations in public and private sectors. They have extensive geographic experience across Africa and Europe, having worked in countries such as Burkina Faso, Belgium, France, Germany, and several West African nations, including Benin, Mali, and Senegal. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in the context of West African integration.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker and has a good command of English, suitable for academic and professional communication. They also possess intermediate proficiency in German. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple French and English-speaking regions and collaboration within multilingual teams. The expert holds a Doctorate in Law from Université Ouaga 2 in Burkina Faso, with a focus on international law. They also obtained a DEA in Community Law from Université de Rennes 1 in France and a Diplôme Interuniversitaire in Fundamental Rights from Université de Nantes, France. Additionally, the expert earned a Maîtrise in Public Law from Université de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.