Ailsa Buckley

Ailsa Buckley is a seasoned professional with 23 years of experience in innovating and implementing enterprise projects across Africa.

With a strong background in market development, value chain approaches, and business reform, Ailsa specializes in increasing private sector enterprise incomes through systemic market development strategies.

Her expertise spans various sectors including dairy, coffee, milk, rice, apiculture, gemstones, natural cosmetic products, and gums/resins.

Ailsa has worked as a consultant for 19 years in the East Africa region, collaborating with donor agencies, INGOs, and private sector companies.

She has held key roles such as Regional Manager at Practical Action Consulting in East Africa and International Markets Specialist at PAC, and currently serves as a Business and Markets Specialist at Swisscontact.

Ailsa's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Fashion Design and Marketing, a Masters of Business Administration, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated strong leadership in M4P (Making Markets Work for the Poor) initiatives across Africa, driving business development and market competitiveness.