Senior International Development & Humanitarian Professional with 25 years of transformative experience across Africa and the Middle East, successfully leading multi-sectoral programs in 20 countries. Distinguished Global Council member of the World Agriculture Forum. Proven expertise in health systems strengthening, agricultural value chains, education reform, and private sector engagement, water and sanitation (WASH), climate change adaptation and resilience, gender equality and women's empowerment, youth employment and skills development, digital transformation and ICT4D, disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness, social protection and safety nets, food security and nutrition, governance and civil society strengthening, renewable energy access, Positive Youth Development , Creative Youth development and financial inclusion and micro-finance. Pioneered market-driven philanthropic approaches that mobilised private sector investments while successfully incubating micro-enterprises across Africa and Middle East. Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals including OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, and featured as Panelist at International Conferences. Track record of managing complex multimillion dollar programs , leading diverse multicultural teams , and implementing programs that have reached million beneficiaries. Fluent in English, with deep cultural competency and proven ability to navigate complex political landscapes while maintaining humanitarian principles.
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