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Ana Souto (She / Her)

Independent Consultant | Financial Sector Expert (Africa) | Development Finance & Private Sector Development | Financial Inclusion | MSME Finance & Financial Institutions | Lusophone | Masters of Commerce in Development Finance

CertificateFrankfurt School

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

Summary

Development Finance and Private Sector Development Specialist with over 15 years of experience across Sub-Saharan Africa, combining commercial banking expertise with development consulting. Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate financial sector interventions that expand MSME access to finance, strengthen banking systems, and promote inclusive economic growth. Deep knowledge of African financial markets, macroeconomic trends, and regulatory frameworks, with a strong track record of collaboration with central banks, DFIs, the World Bank, IMF, and private sector stakeholders. Experienced at bridging policy and market perspectives to deliver sustainable solutions for economic and social development.

Experience

  • development
  • financial services
  • economic policy
  • finance
  • trade customs
  • mozambique
  • ghana
  • tanzania
  • angola
  • zambia
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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