Food crop production

I began my professional journey in Sri Lanka’s flourishing floriculture industry, focusing on European and Far Eastern markets. Over five years, I led research and development initiatives, pioneering non-conventional breeding methods that significantly advanced the sector. This foundation facilitated my transition into project and program management, where I have had the privilege of collaborating with governmental bodies and international funding organizations. A highlight of my career was playing a key role in the success of the National Agriculture Development Program (2003-2014), contributing to strategic planning, coordination, and execution, while bringing over two decades of diverse experience within Sri Lanka’s agricultural development sector. My professional journey has been shaped by multidisciplinary training, equipping me with expertise in project and program management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning in MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), sustainable rural development, climate-smart agriculture, food and nutrition security, Agric value chain & SME developments,Results-Based Management (RBM), gender mainstreaming, and knowledge management, among other areas of competence. Since October 2015, I have had the privilege of coordinating multifaceted projects and programs for the EU Delegation in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with a focus on integrated rural development. These initiatives span critical sectors such as agriculture ( agri- green), food and nutrition, local governance, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), SCP (Sustainable Consumption and Production), and Nature based tourism, all aimed at fostering positive, sustainable development. As I continue my professional path, I remain committed to leveraging my diverse expertise to drive impactful transformations across Sri Lanka’s evolving sectors, contributing meaningfully to sustainable development goals.

Attaché de Coopération, Chargé de programmes, Section infrastructures et développement durable

Working on Scaling up Village Input Fairs, Agriculture, Innovation, DEI, and more.

I have been working as a field inspector for the Norwegian Environment Agency since 2013. Some of my tasks are within the field of non-food consumer product safety with regard to chemical properties (RoHS, REACH, CLP, POPs), European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) and CITES.

I have a masters degree in archaeology and previously worked as an environmental crimes coordinator with the Oslo Police Department.

In 2018, I co-founded Inflection Finance, a boutique finance consulting firm specializing in Impact Investment solutions for developing countries. Our mission is to increase the flow of effective capital to achieve meaningful and sustainable development outcomes by bridging the gap between domestic and international finance. To accomplish this, we design, implement, and monitor innovative partnerships between governments and private entities (both for-profit and non-profit).

Our firm excels in designing and promoting long-term financing strategies for countries, assisting private corporations in strategizing their long-term expansion, and supporting foundations to maximize their venture philanthropy investments. We specialize in creating and implementing impact investment vehicles that blend concessional and impact capital. This includes issuing sovereign or private SDG-themed Bonds (Green, Blue, SLB, Gender), negotiating Debt for Nature Swaps, developing green and blue carbon-based financing vehicles, Social Impact Bonds (SIBs), and other innovative mechanisms to finance public goods development.

We have also developed advanced impact measurement systems that integrate satellite technology, machine learning, and advanced forecasting techniques. Our diverse clientele includes governments, private investors, and international Foundations. We have assembled a global team of highly experienced professionals dedicated to supporting our projects.

I bring over 30 years of experience as a senior development consultant, providing independent consulting services to multilateral banks (IADB, WB), multilateral cooperation agencies (UN, EuropeAid), and bilateral agencies (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Spain). My expertise has supported Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers of Finance and Planning, and Ministers of Education, Health, and Environment. My field experience spans 55 countries across four continents.

Additionally, I served as a senior advisor to the President of the IADB for over ten years. I have held high-profile managerial and advisory positions with international INGOs (Foundation of the Americas, the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum, Levi Strauss Foundation, Esquel Group Foundation) and private corporations.