With a strong academic foundation in Anthropology, background in Economics, and an MSc in Conflict and Development, I bring professional experience in sustainability at a multinational IT company, project management on large-scale World Bank initiative in Mozambique and Angola and now, business development in international consultancy.

As a Business Development Analyst, I drive market analysis, proposal development, and strategic partnerships to expand opportunities in international development. I leverage my expertise in project management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement to support impactful global initiatives.

Having lived in 7 countries apart from my country of origin (Mozambique, the Philippines, Uruguay, Brazil, Portugal, Belgium and the UK), for a total of 14 years, I thrive in diverse environments, combining adaptability, analytical thinking, and a naturally inquisitve mindset, which allows me to tackle complex challenges with commitment and never-ending curiosity.

Je suis un jeune chercheur en sciences humaines et sociales, titulaire d'un master en sociologie obtenu à l'université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar. Également, je dispose d'une expérience poussée en recherche-action, en gestion de projet et en suivi évaluation a travers des certifications et des stages dans des organisations non gouvernementales.
Depuis mon enfance, j'ai acquis des connaissances et compétences en développement communautaire grâce a ma formation scoutisme au sein du mouvement des Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs du Sénégal. Celle-ci m'a doté la compréhension et la pratique des concepts de la solidarité, de la citoyenneté active, de l'entraide, de la résilience ainsi que de l'endurance.

Long-term (35+ year) experience in sustainable economic development, climate change, environment in different economic sectors as an institutional development, strategic planning, capacity development, and knowledge management and communication expert in programmes and projects in Asia, Africa and Caribbean. Working in multi-disciplinary teams and for international organisations (ADB, UNICEF, UNDP, FAO, UNESCO, AU-NEPAD, IFAD-BSF, UNESCO-IHE, DFID, EC-DG-DEVCO/DG-INTPA, ACP-CTA, CAREC Institute), government and research institutions, universities, NGOs, private sector and (inter)national networks in Asia, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific.
In last two decades advising government institutions, international organisations and civil society organizations and networks in Asia/Pacific and Africa on institutional development, strategic and business planning, capacity development, knowledge and information management, communication, partnerships, use of ICTs, and innovation in different socio-economic sectors.
I have worked with international networks, NGOs, community-based organizations and local communities in the broader context of sustainable development with a focus on poverty reduction, gender equality, sustainable livelihoods, life-long learning, health and education. Before 2000 specifically focused on research and management of fisheries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.

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Dr. Guilain Mathe is a political scientist with more than 18 years of professional experience in policy-oriented research, as well as in the management of international cooperation programmes. He holds a PhD in Peace and Security Studies and has specific competencies as a Strategic Planning and Result Based Management Expert, having extensively provided his expertise to numerous monitoring and evaluation of peace and security programmes implemented in African countries. Dr Mathe has very solid skills in project monitoring and evaluation aimed at strengthening capabilities of public authorities and security institutions. His areas of expertise relate to: Transnational Organised Crime (illicit trafficking in arms, persons, drugs, falsified medical products, and natural resources); Security Sector Reform (SSR), Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR), Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), Human Rights, Stabilization & Recovery, and Institutional development & Capacity-building. Additionally, he is used to working on sensitive issues and in politically, economically, and culturally fragmented societies, having conducted missions in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on Central and West African countries. He has overseen the monitoring of the project "Enhancing National Institutions for setting-up the indicators system on firearms control » in Niger and Mauritania. Furthermore, Dr. Mathe has developed training modules and provided technical advice to high-level public officials and international donors for improving the efficiency of development cooperation projects, besides being a multilingual expert proficient in English, French, Swahili, and Lingala. For example, he has led numerous Result-Oriented Monitoring missions (ROM review) for assessing large-scale projects funded by the EU in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the EU interventions aimed at strengthening the capacity of the G5 Sahel Joint Force to fight against terrorism and other related forms of transnational organized crime in the Sahel.