Francesco Melara

Francesco Melara is a professional currently working as the Regional Specialist for Market Systems and Climate Resilience at HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid).1 He has been in this role since March 2022, which means he has been working in this position for approximately 2 years and 7 months as of October 2024.1 His work is based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.1

Professional Focus

Francesco's expertise lies in several key areas:

• Market Systems Development
• Climate Resilience
• Food Systems

He has demonstrated his knowledge in these fields through his professional activities and publications. For instance, he has shared insights on strengthening food system resilience using market systems development approaches.2

Experience

Francesco Melara has extensive experience in various sectors related to development and agriculture:

• Program management
• Agriculture
• Natural Resource Management (NRM)
• Agriculture value chain
• Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
• Livestock
• Livelihood sectors4

His broad experience in these areas likely contributes to his current role, where he focuses on market systems and climate resilience.

Professional Network

Francesco is active on LinkedIn, where he shares professional insights and collaborates with other experts in his field. He has been noted to work with colleagues like Rik Overmars and Tim Bergman on professional projects or discussions.4

While there are several professionals named Francesco Melara on LinkedIn, the profile matching the username francesco-melara-4a383ab7 corresponds to the Regional Specialist at HEKS/EPER.3 This particular Francesco Melara stands out for his specialized work in market systems and climate resilience in the context of international development and aid.