Environment, climate change and green transition

An experienced Operations, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with skills in program and policy analysis, program and projects monitoring and evaluation, design and management of development programs and experience in participatory development approaches, design and implementation of demand side governance frameworks, including social accountability mechanisms and community driven development (CDD) programs.

My experience encompasses several multi-phases national and international large programs, projects and proactive management of crucial external relationships. I proven leadership skills, strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards, and flexibility in devising proactive responses to changing socioeconomic conditions would allow me to make a significant contribution to the national and international development programs.

Moreover, I led various researches, mid-term and impact evaluation initiatives with skills in national survey and household census design [nationwide targeting mechanism for identification of the poor], management and execution. I have experience in designing and implementing microfinance and social protection initiatives, conducting institutional and individual capacity assessments for capacity enhancement programs and an experienced trainer in participatory approaches. I made several presentations on Program and Project Management, M&E; National Poverty Targeting Surveys and Community Driven Development and Led the Development of few knowledge management frameworks.

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.

For more information on my projects see: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/ruudcrul

Independent Policy Expert: European policies | Sustainable Urban Development | SDGs | Multilevel governance | Local and Regional Governments | URBACT | Peer Learning | Knowledge exchange | Monitoring & Evaluation