Università di Bologna

Università degli Studi di Parma

Sustainability Consultant

Parma Area, Italy

Consultant in: Sustainable Agriculture (agro-ecology, organic agriculture); Sustainable Value Chains; Sustainable certifications and quality schemes (organic agriculture, PGS-Participatory Guarantee Systems, Fair Trade, GI-Geographical Indications, sustainable tourism); Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Self-employed

Consultant for the development of a PGS- Participatory Guarantee System for the products (Presidia) associated to Slow Food. Project “Empowering Indigenous Youth and their Communities to Defend and Promote their Food Heritage” funded by IFAD.

Slow Food

Senior consultant

Resource person and speaker for the International Forum on “Strengthening Food Safety Standards”.

Asian Productivity Organization

Consultant

Feasibility study for the development of a pilot-project on sustainable tourism and its linkages with sustainable agriculture in the Northern area of Sri Lanka. Focus on: sustainable certifications (organic agriculture, fair trade) and quality schemes (Geographical Indications).

Sri Lanka Nature Group

Consultant in Sustainable Tourism

Analysis of coffee value chain; formulation of a plan for improving quality and market access. Focus on sustainable certifications and product promotion strategies.

COSPE Onlus

Training on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism for the EU funded project “Sustainability and Tourism in the Mediterranean”. Topics: tourism promotion; action plan and communication strategy; market analysis for a sustainable tourism destination.

S&T MED

Trainer

Coordinator of the participation of a delegation from Sao Tome and Principe to EXPO2015 (Milan, Italy) to promote agriculture Value Chains and the process for the registration of Geographical Indications in Sao Tome.Organization and management of a study visit of best practices of GI Products in Italy. Organization of seminars, B2B meetings and promotion activities. Coordination of a team of three experts

PAPAC (Projet d'Appui à la Petite Agriculture Commerciale)

Value chain development expert in IFAD design mission.Revision of programme components related to support to traders and enterprise-led value chain initiatives. Formulation of recommendations to establish partnerships between producers and the private sector.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Value Chain Expert

In  the context of the Mediterranean Experience of Ecotourism (MEET), which aims at improving the sustainability of the tourism sector in the Mediterranean region, evaluated an eco-tourist package focusing on the Protected Marine Area (PMA) in the SINIS region of Sardinia (Italy).  MEET, which is implemented in the framework of cross-border cooperation of the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument (ENPI Med) and under the strategic line: “Promoting the sustainable tourism for the socio-economic development and enhancement of territories”, covers 10 countries of the Mediterranean region (Italy, France, Spain, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Malta, Cyprus, Greece and Tunisia).

MedPAN

Evaluator

Value chain development expert in IFAD supervision mission.Review, analysis and assessment of IFAD supported value chains in Mozambique.

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Value Chain expert

Value chain and sustainable tourism expert. Support and advise public and private stakeholders involved in the process for obtaining Geographical Indication (GI) for cocoa, coffee and spices.  Feasibility study for the promotion of sustainable eco-tourism initiatives; market analysis; establishment of the “Sustainable Tourism Platform of Sao Tome and Principe”.

Value chain consultant

Feasibility study for the creation of a certification body providing services in the areas of organic agriculture, corporate social responsibility and fair trade.

Nexus Emilia Romagna

Consultant in sustainable certification

Coordination of the IFAD (International fund for Agricultural Development) funded project for strengthening agricultural value chains through the registration of Geographical Indications (GIs) for three products (cocoa, coffee, pepper). Main tasks:- Identification of the characteristics of the products to be included in the GI process and assessment of the market’s potential. - Coordination of the process for the development of the technical specifications for GIs, with a participatory approach collaborating with local and International stakeholders (including WIPO, EU, UN agencies).- Organization and management of capacity building activities (conferences, training). - Support to the development of market access strategies focused on protection and promotion of Geographical Indications.- Development of commercial initiatives, including identification and relations with private sector companies and participation to international exhibitions. - Co-author of the document “Setting up a Geographical Indication: the experience of IFAD in Sao Tome and Principe” (IFAD; March 2015). - Author of the feasibility study for the creation of a local certification body in Sao Tome for the control and traceability of Geographical Indications and other sustainable schemes.

ICEA Istituto Certificazioni Etiche e Ambientali

Coordinator of the activities in Sao Tome and Principe.

Coordination of IFAD and GEF (Global Environmental Facility) funded project for the development of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in Sao Tome and Principe. Main tasks: - Consultation with stakeholders; - Organization of capacity building activities; - Development of sustainable touristic niche market packages;- Strengthening of market linkages between agricultural Value Chains and sustainable tourism initiatives

Project Coordinator

Coordinator of the SAMCERT Programme (Strengthening Smallholders’ Access to Markets for Certified Sustainable Products), a 3-years programme funded by IFAD, in West Africa (Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Senegal) Latin America (Nicaragua) and Asia (Indonesia) to build knowledge on sustainable certification programs (including organic, fair-trade, UTZ and Rainforest) and to establish supply chains of certified products (cocoa, coffee, spices, shea butter etc) so as to increase market access for smallholders, also through the establishment of partnerships with private buyers (Public Private Partnerships - PPPs) . Assistance include: (i) establishment of internal control systems; (ii) establishment of PPPs; (iii) delivery of certification services; (iv) provision of training; (v) establishment of Geographic Indications (in Sao Tomé e Principe, for cocoa and coffee); (vi) organization of booths and debates within international trade fairsMain tasks: value chain development; Market Systems Development (MSD); Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) facilitation; communication and relations with partners and stakeholders; project management; coordination of a team of experts; field missions.

Project Manager

Coordinator of the SAMCERT Programme (Strengthening Smallholders’ Access to Markets for Certified Sustainable Products), a 3-years programme funded by IFAD, in West Africa (Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Senegal) Latin America (Nicaragua) and Asia (Indonesia). Main tasks: value chain development; Market Systems Development (MSD); Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) facilitation; communication and relations with partners and stakeholders; project management; coordination of a team of experts; field missions.

Programme coordinator

Sustainable tourism expert.Development of sustainable and eco-tourism packages based on community development (tourism market research and development of strategies for the sustainable management of natural resources) and biodiversity protection; tourism promotion and marketing; relations with local and international stakeholders.

FECD - Fondo Ecuatoriano Cooperacion y Desarrollo

Consultant Sustainable Tourism

Feasibility studies for the establishment of certification bodies in Uruguay, Chile and Argentina.Meetings with stakeholders from the private and public sector, institutions and Universities to explore possibilities for Public Private Partnerships. Market analysis for the development of sustainable certifications schemes in Latin America.

FECD Ecuador

Analysis of market opportunities; development of niche market value chains; support to certification for smallholders in Bolivia.

Ricerca e Cooperazione

Value chain and certification consultant

Main tasks: set-up of the first accredited Ecuadorian certification body (<a href="http://www.icea.com.ec">www.icea.com.ec</a>), specialized in sustainable certification schemes.Support to the formulation and implementation of projects based on: sustainable agriculture (organic agriculture); value chain development; feasibility studies for the development of Geographical Indications (GI); eco-tourism projects focused on sustainable management of natural resources; biodiversity protection and conservation; social projects through Focusing methodology (<a href="http://www.pausemovement.org">www.pausemovement.org</a>).

Coordinator of the activities in Ecuador.

Review and systematization of IFAD’s experience in projects focused on Organic Agriculture and Fair Trade; organization of seminar; preparation of an analysis document outlining potential way forward for IFAD in the areas of Fair Trade and Organic Agriculture and potential collaboration and partnerships with Institutions and Private Sector (PPPs).

Project formulation and management of the “Equobio” project, funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming at informing the public opinion on cooperation projects focused on Organic Agriculture and Fair Trade. Main tasks: organization of workshops, events and conferences; development of communication strategies; development of commercial strategies for selected value chains. Coordinator and selection of a team of experts.

Overseas Onlus

Consultant in sustainable certification.Feasibility study for developing a local certification body for organic agriculture certification; analysis of market opportunities for smallholders cooperatives (products: spices, vanilla) and identification of possible commercial partners

RTM Reggio Terzo Mondo

General responsibilities: formulation, management and coordination of several development projects focused funded by international donors. Topics of the projects:  sustainable certifications schemes (Fair Trade, CSR, Organic Agriculture, Rainforest, sustainable tourism), EU agricultural Quality Schemes (Geographical Indications, Traditional Knowledge in developing countries, organic farming) and IP issues.Development and implementation of several projects based on organic agriculture production system according to the International Standards for Organic Production and Processing created by IFOAM and following Codex Alimentarius and EU Regulations.Formulation of project proposals for the innovative valorisation of traditional knowledge and biodiversity of smallholders quality products.Main tasks:- Support to technical development of private certification schemes for protection and promotion of agricultural quality products- Relations with stakeholders, institutions, partners and donors (EU Commission, UN agencies and private sector)- Monitoring and evaluation according to the EU methodology

Manager of development cooperation department

Coordinate the project “Building Capacities on Certification of Organic Agriculture in the Pacific”, funded by IFAD aiming at developing Organic Agriculture in the South Pacific Islands Countries. Main responsibilities: project formulation and coordination; identification and relation with local partners and stakeholders; communication; financial administration; market analysis. Relations with the main stakeholders in the Region, through several meetings (in Samoa and Fiji): SPC, Ministries of Agriculture; USP; FAO; PHAMA.Coordination and selection of a team of experts.

IFOAM - International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements

Coordinator of the “MicroItalia Programme” aiming at developing niche markets for agriculture value chains(Fair Trade and Organic Agriculture) and tourism destinations.  Target Countries: Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean.Organization and management of learning routes and capacity building in Italy for technicians and producers from the target countries; commercial meetings and contacts with technical partners and buyers; promotion activities with tour operators (participation to exhibitions and B2B meetings with tour operators).Coordination and selection of a team of experts.

Value chain and eco-tourism consultant.Research and networking for the “MicroItalia programme” aiming at promoting the insertion of Latin American small rural microenterprises in the Italian market and developing niche markets for agriculture value chains and sustainable eco-tourism destinations.  Development of commercial strategies and promotion activities contacts with technical partners, buyers and tour operators (participation to specialized exhibitions and B2B meetings with tour operators).

Research, data analysis and systematization of IFAD’sprojects on rural poverty in Latin America and theCaribbean.

Rimisp - Centro Latinoamericano para el Desarrollo Rural

Analysis of a training course on production and commercialization techniques for small rural enterprises in Argentina and Chile; market analysis; trade development; SME development.

PROMER (Programme supporting Rural Micro Enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean)

Evaluation of NGOs project proposals, research activities (research, data analysis, report writing) on Fair Trade, organic agriculture and sustainable tourism. Relations with stakeholders including private sector (companies and tour operators)

Intern

Evaluation of NGOs project proposals; research activities, participation to international seminars.Department for Cooperation and Development -NGOs Liaison Office

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