Renewable energy

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

Motto:
I am permanently in pursuit of excellence whilst simultaneously supporting others in the process!

Holder of the Country´s National Recognition (Portuguese Government - MDN-2021)

Occupations:

- Interest Group Representative - European Union

- Senior Expert (External) - European Commission

- High-level Advisory to Governments, Municipalities and Local Institutions

- Senior European Policy and Affairs Advisor

- Ambassador and Sponsor - Communication Institute of Greece

- President - Instituto Sciencius, International Business Academy

- Managing-Partner - Sciencius Consulting

- Vice President (Non-Executive) - Arts Consortium

- Editorial Team Member and Article Reviewer

- Visiting Professor of European Affairs

- Professor of Business and Languages (English and Portuguese)

- Supporter and Senior Expert - United Nations Volunteers

- Conference Panelist and Speaker

EUCED - European Institution for Economic Cooperation and Development (EEIG):
An Interest Representative in the European Union. Established for European and worldwide economic and development operations. It represents and advocates in the European Union 115 entities from 62 countries, 38 of which in Europe. Also, Africa, Latin America, Arabia, and other Regions.

Complementing objectives and synergies within the European Union and the European Economic Area, as well as further strategic partnerships and alliances in other regions of the world. Through economic scale and other associated efficiencies, Members, Associates and Partners act together as a single organization bringing up the best available expertise from its member organizations.