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Michel Rowland (He / Him)

Independent Consultant

Doctoral DegreeUniversidad de Salamanca

Ecuador

Summary

A French Ecuadorian political scientist with a distinguished career spanning roles as an employee, consultant, manager, and director across Latin America for 30 years. Extensive expertise in open government, anti-corruption strategies, good governance, conflict resolution, environmental conservation, civil society empowerment, political group strengthening, local government development, and constitutional reform. Proven ability to engage proactively with women, youth, and indigenous communities in polarized societies. Strong collaboration with public agencies and third-sector organizations, including USAID, IDRC, NDI, DFID, UNDP, IDEA, AECID, Transparency International, and the Konrad Adenauer, Friedrich Ebert, and AVINA Foundations. Served as a Member of the Ecuadorian Constitutional Assembly (1997-1998), Executive Secretary of the Red Interamericana para la Democracia (2003), and Executive Secretary of the Iniciativa Latinoamericana de Investigación para las Políticas Públicas (2016-2018). Member of the Ecuadorian Foreign Service (2009-2011) and President of the Anti-Corruption Unit Quito Honesto (2019-2021). University professor in political science and international relations (2001-2025). Recipient of grants from the U.S., British, and Spanish governments in political and governance-related fields.

Experience

  • civil society
  • research & development
  • anti-corruption / transparency
  • public
  • economic policy
  • ecuador
  • bolivia
  • united states
  • panama
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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