Senior International Development Professional with 30+ years of global experience leading complex UN and EU technical cooperation programmes across Africa, Asia, MENA, and Latin America. Holder of an Academic Degree in Business and Economics (110/110 with honours), awarded by the I University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy, completing a doctoral thesis on agribusiness in developing countries. Proven expertise in design, management, and evaluation of large-scale, multi-stakeholder programmes in industrial development, private-sector growth, trade, SME and entrepreneurship support, and employment promotion. Extensive leadership experience with budgets above EUR 70 million and oversight of multidisciplinary teams of 50+ staff and experts. Highly experienced in UNIDO Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) development and implementation, EU-funded employment and SME competitiveness projects, and integrated value-chain development initiatives. Strong technical background in innovation ecosystems, and the establishment or strengthening of incubators, accelerators, industrial and technology parks, cleantech hubs, agro-processing value chains, and CCSI platforms. Proven expertise in building strategic partnerships with governments, DFIs, international organizations, private sector, and civil society. Skilled in resource mobilization, policy advice, stakeholder coordination, and results-based programme delivery. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Driven by a commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, with a focus on women’s economic empowerment, youth employability, and climate-resilient growth.
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