Jane Gisin

Jane Gisin is a Senior Advisor for Inclusive Economic Development at Swisscontact, a Swiss non-profit organization focused on international development.12 Her expertise lies in various aspects of economic development, particularly in emerging and developing economies.

Professional Background

Jane Gisin has extensive experience in:

• Research, training, and advisory services in private sector development
• Entrepreneurship and social enterprises
• Economic growth strategies
• Employment and income generation
• Access to finance and insurance
• Business support services
• Market systems development approaches
• Value chain analysis
• Local economic development
• Gender equality and social inclusion
• Health sector development
• Trade and agriculture2

Education and Skills

Jane holds an MA in Global Development & International Political Economy from the University of Leeds.3 She is multilingual, with proficiency in:

• German (native speaker)
• English (fluent)
• French (fluent)
• Spanish (proficient)
• Russian (basic)2

International Experience

Throughout her career, Jane has worked on projects in various countries across multiple regions, including:

• Eastern Europe: Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Serbia, Albania, Moldova, Georgia
• Middle East: Lebanon
• Africa: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Madagascar, Benin, Nigeria
• South America: Argentina2

Notable Projects

Jane has been involved in numerous significant projects, such as:

• Senior Consultant for Inclusive Systems Development Training in the MENA region
• Lead Consultant for the New Perspectives Kukës Programme in Albania
• Lead Technical Consultant on Access to Finance for the Rural SME Development Project in Georgia
• Senior Consultant for the Swedish Development Cooperation in Uganda
• Lead Consultant for strategic inputs to SuNMaP2 in Nigeria2

Her diverse project portfolio demonstrates her adaptability and expertise in addressing various economic development challenges across different geographical and cultural contexts.