Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience, the expert is a recognized authority in institutional and private sector development. Specializing in public and business administration reforms, the expert excels in policy changes, legal reforms, and IT solutions. Career highlights include managing international projects, such as secure transaction systems in Brunei and Suriname. The expert has a proven record of success in implementing unified collection systems and leading initiatives to enhance institutional efficiency. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, drafting legislation, and facilitating stakeholder meetings, demonstrating strong project management and technical skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, World Bank, IDB, IFC, and SDC. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, tax administration, and social insurance reforms. These projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in locations such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Brunei, Suriname, and Laos. The expert has played significant roles in enhancing institutional efficiency and implementing modern IT solutions within these projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in public administration, IT/IS, employment, education, financial services, and social insurance, the expert has held roles involving project management, policy development, and technical consultation. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in governance and infrastructure reforms. The expert's work has spanned regional and country-specific projects, with significant contributions to reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, and Suriname, among others. Extensive geographic experience includes regions such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Brunei, Suriname, Laos, and Iraq, with a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in South East Europe.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Serbo-Croatian, with proficiency in German and French, the expert has utilized these language skills in diverse international projects, working in multilingual teams and engaging with stakeholders from various countries. Their language competencies have been instrumental in facilitating communication and collaboration across regions. The expert holds an MA in Public Administration from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and law degrees from both the University of Sarajevo and the University of Banja Luka. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in public administration and legal studies.