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The objective of GGSM is to promote the EU policy on quality infrastructure and connectivity, providing technical support to identify priority areas of investment, to improve policies and regulations and to increase investment quality, with partner countries and financiers, in the field of transport.

Management and monitoring of more than 130 TA short term missions recruited by the EU Headquarters and Delegations through Beneficiary lot 2 FWC in the field of social and economic impact assessment of infrastructure investments in transition economies and developing countries. Quality assessment of the feasibility, design, supervision and evaluation of projects and programmes mainly in the fields of infrastructure financing, renewable energies, transport, WASH, construction, employment and… Show more Management and monitoring of more than 130 TA short term missions recruited by the EU Headquarters and Delegations through Beneficiary lot 2 FWC in the field of social and economic impact assessment of infrastructure investments in transition economies and developing countries. Quality assessment of the feasibility, design, supervision and evaluation of projects and programmes mainly in the fields of infrastructure financing, renewable energies, transport, WASH, construction, employment and trade. Show less

TAS Europrojects is a development strategic consultancy located in the heart of Brussels. Our mission is to enhance the impact of international cooperation for achieving best quality results through assisting beneficiaries, donors and consulting firms in design, financing, implementation and evaluation of programmes and projects. The internationally diverse team of TAS Europrojects is composed of project managers and researchers with different backgrounds ranging from civil engineering and… Show more TAS Europrojects is a development strategic consultancy located in the heart of Brussels. Our mission is to enhance the impact of international cooperation for achieving best quality results through assisting beneficiaries, donors and consulting firms in design, financing, implementation and evaluation of programmes and projects. The internationally diverse team of TAS Europrojects is composed of project managers and researchers with different backgrounds ranging from civil engineering and economics to journalism and sustainable development. The complexity of sustainable human and community development needs interdisciplinary management with experienced knowledge and tools, provided by our senior professionals to our customers. Hugo founded the firm with Jacques Bernis and has led the design and implementation of development cooperation projects and programmes funded by the international institutions (EC, WB, etc.). He has managed more than 300 teams of international experts working in Mediterranean countries, Eastern Europe, Africa, EU Neighbourhood countries and Latin America.He also provides assistance for preparation, implementation and monitoring of the activities and projects funded by International Financial Instruments in the field of economic development.The recent key projects have been: Monitoring of Montenegro Transport Strategy, Blending fund for Gabon infrastructures, Evaluation of EU-Africa Infrastructure Support Mechanism, Advisory services for EIB in Transport and Growth sectors, Bolivia bioceanic railway corridor, Machipanda railway line. Show less

Economic Advisor of FERRMED, European association for promotion of freight rail.Project Manager of FERRMED Global Study financed by the EC, member states and regions and its implementation: ‘‘Supply and Demand, Socio-Economic, Technical and Environmental Global Study of the FERRMED Great Axis Network and its area of influence’’ linking 14 European Countries from Spain to Finland. Promotion and feasibility analysis of a specialised freight railway axis between the North East and the… Show more Economic Advisor of FERRMED, European association for promotion of freight rail.Project Manager of FERRMED Global Study financed by the EC, member states and regions and its implementation: ‘‘Supply and Demand, Socio-Economic, Technical and Environmental Global Study of the FERRMED Great Axis Network and its area of influence’’ linking 14 European Countries from Spain to Finland. Promotion and feasibility analysis of a specialised freight railway axis between the North East and the West-Southern Europe (Algeciras-Lyon-Duisburg-Stockholm) and the principal interconnection axes, to be funded by private/public operators: market (quantitative and quality assessment of demand and supply of different modes of transport in the reference area), technical, environmental and cost/benefit studies for the targeted regions. Development of the EU wagon and locomotive concepts. EU traffic and modal shift optimisation. Show less

The Technical Assistance team supports the Commission, and particularly the LAIF and CIF management team, in managing, developing and improving LAIF programme. Over the past years, LAIF and CIF supported 71 large projects in 29 LAC countries, with €591 million in TA and investment grants, and equity that have helped leverage total investments of more than €9 billion. Eleven of the projects have been completed. The support includes a number of actions of advice, training and coaching for the… Show more The Technical Assistance team supports the Commission, and particularly the LAIF and CIF management team, in managing, developing and improving LAIF programme. Over the past years, LAIF and CIF supported 71 large projects in 29 LAC countries, with €591 million in TA and investment grants, and equity that have helped leverage total investments of more than €9 billion. Eleven of the projects have been completed. The support includes a number of actions of advice, training and coaching for the day-to-day work of the EC officials; an information, monitoring and learning system; and a communication and visibility strategy that stimulates the demand and the supply side (sources of finance) of LAIF and CIF. Each of these actions must be approached in ways that lead to permanent systems and instruments that build a strong sustainable infrastructure for LAIF and CIF. Show less

Professor of 80 hours course related to “Development Economics and Leadership of Cooperation projects” for last course of Economics, Business Administration and Law students. He wrote and updates each year the 400 page manual for the course. He wrote and lectures each year several case studies of project management. He assists and supervises around twenty research papers undertaken by teams of students each year.

Ardanuy has been involved in many large railway projects for high speed lines, conventional lines, undergrounds and tram systems as well as in energy, building and motorway projects. With interest in obtaining more international experience, the company created subsidiaries in Lithuania (2003), Poland (2006), India (2007), Argelia (2010), Colombia (2010), USA (2010) and Brazil (2013). Hugo has been working for Ardanuy in the fields of traffic forecasts, Cost Benefit Analysis and impact… Show more Ardanuy has been involved in many large railway projects for high speed lines, conventional lines, undergrounds and tram systems as well as in energy, building and motorway projects. With interest in obtaining more international experience, the company created subsidiaries in Lithuania (2003), Poland (2006), India (2007), Argelia (2010), Colombia (2010), USA (2010) and Brazil (2013). Hugo has been working for Ardanuy in the fields of traffic forecasts, Cost Benefit Analysis and impact assessment of railways projects in Eastern Europe and Africa: Baltica corridor, Lithuania, Ukraine, Chile, Colombia and Mozambique. Show less

Evaluation of a EUR 30m extension of a 150-bed hospital in Mont-Ngafula, a poorest neighbourhood of Kinshasa, specialised in women and child care and in the fight against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, promoted by private donors and supported by the AECID and other private and public funds.Evaluation of an AECID programme assisting an handicapped care center in the center of Kinshasa.

Syria: EU-funded programme aiming at the modernisation of 30 municipalities and the Ministry of Local Administration promoting local participation and increase access to services such as public transportation, sanitation and clean water. Eastern Europe and Turkey: Technical support to the EC’s Competition, Industry and Enlargement directorates in the monitoring of the restructuring programme of steel companies in Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Turkey (State aid grants). Manager of 12 expert… Show more Syria: EU-funded programme aiming at the modernisation of 30 municipalities and the Ministry of Local Administration promoting local participation and increase access to services such as public transportation, sanitation and clean water. Eastern Europe and Turkey: Technical support to the EC’s Competition, Industry and Enlargement directorates in the monitoring of the restructuring programme of steel companies in Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Turkey (State aid grants). Manager of 12 expert team.Algeria: TA support for the management and technical support in the modernisation and liberalisation programme for transportation sector.Syria: 90 m € project for water supply and sanitation infrastructures for rural municipalities in the South West of Damascus funded by the EIB and the EC.Algeria: Project Management for social, infrastructure, environment and economic development projects in 50 North East municipalities. Turkey: Elaboration of the strategic development plan of the South East region. Management and implementation of a call for proposals in the field of heritage preservation. Egypt: Reorganisation of the Ministry of Industry’s affiliates in the field of private sector support.Egypt: Comparative analysis of structures and policies in the field of industrial promotion and private sector development with the European countries. Show less

1983 - 1994: Project manager and Director of International Activities. Drawing up, promoting and managing the international expansion of the company in consulting fields. Participate directly in opening and consolidating permanent offices in Europe, Africa and America. Co-ordination and monitoring of projects and programmes in more than 15 countries. Management of high-qualified international experts providing commercial and economic field support to other 12 technical and geographical business… Show more 1983 - 1994: Project manager and Director of International Activities. Drawing up, promoting and managing the international expansion of the company in consulting fields. Participate directly in opening and consolidating permanent offices in Europe, Africa and America. Co-ordination and monitoring of projects and programmes in more than 15 countries. Management of high-qualified international experts providing commercial and economic field support to other 12 technical and geographical business units. Management and engineer consultant, he participated in more than 30 projects for public institutions and industrial companies in the fields of engineering, transport, energy and industrial modernisation in Spain, Eastern Europe, Russia and Africa, described as follows:• Support to a fund for post- privatised companies in Ukraine. Assistance to 7 large companies. 1994• Restructuring plans for 26 larger loss makers in Romania. PHARE. Design of company strategic and financial action plans. Emergency plans. Investment requirements and financial analysis. Glass, ceramic and lighting sectors. 1993-1994.• Assistance to the Romanian Government for the design and implementation of instruments for sectoral restructuring and privatisation taking account regional development priorities. 1992-1994• Strategy and implementation of social measures for mitigating employment impact from restructuring of the coal industry in Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania. PHARE. 1993-1995• Institutional scheme for the restructuring and organisation of state owned companies in Poland. PHARE. • Advice to the Ministry of Industry for establishing a new control system following the new management systems from Spanish state owned holding. 1989• Support to the Ministry of Industry's engineering firm of Congo Brazzaville: projects in the fields of logistics and construction. 1984-1988 Show less