Mary Beth Theisen is a senior level professional in private sector development, with expertise in small and medium enterprise (SME) finance, agricultural finance and value chains, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and women's economic empowerment. An accomplished manager of country and regional programs with experience in the start-up and implementation of complex and politically sensitive projects, she has advised donors on program design and managed projects on both the donor and implementing partner sides, often working in conflict affected and fragile states. Her approach to sustainable, locally driven development is informed by 12 years’ experience in commercial banking and private sector financial management, including leading roles in 2 entrepreneurial ventures. Country experience includes Afghanistan, Iraq, Samoa, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Nepal, Bosnia, Bulgaria and Poland with DANIDA, DFID, Netherlands, USAID and UNDP.
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