Senior Consultant
CurrentIntensive work in transition economies to promote democratic principles, transparency, public accountability and citizens participation in the decision-making process. Supported, mentored and trained local business associations and think tanks to develop mechanisms for civic participation, to advocate for legislative change in areas such as: access to information, good governance, economic and social public policy. Technical assistance to business support organizations and entrepreneurs, training and mentorship on strategic planning, membership development, public policy advocacy, structure and governance, coalition building, entrepreneurship. Designed training materials and adapted best practices to local specificity . Architect of several TOT programs (Romania, Ethiopia, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Serbia). Artisan of various coalitions of like-minded stakeholders: The Economic Policy Advocacy Coalition (Georgia), the Coalition of Women Business Associations in Romania (CAFA), The Balkan Women Business Associations Coalition, The National Business Agenda (Moldova), The National Business Forum (Albania). Intensive capacity building for women business associations in Romania, Georgia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, Nigeria, and the Balkans.