Markus Arbenz

Markus Arbenz is a Senior Consultant and Project Leader in the International Cooperation department at the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Switzerland.16

Professional Background

Arbenz has extensive experience in international development and organic agriculture. His career highlights include:

• Project Leader and Consultant at FiBL Switzerland since 20226
• Independent consultant since 2018, specializing in organic agriculture and sustainable food systems6
• Chief Executive for non-profit organizations, with expertise in managing complex objectives on various scales5
• Consultant for project strategies and implementation in countries like Switzerland, Bosnia, South Africa, and Afghanistan7
• Manager of the Kyrgyz Swiss Agriculture Programme7

Role at FiBL

At FiBL, Arbenz is part of the Group Policy & Sector Development within the Department of International Cooperation.34 His responsibilities likely include:

• Providing policy and sectorial advice to governments and administrations
• Conducting sector studies and food system analyses
• Supporting capacity development for public and private actors in organic agriculture
• Contributing to the development of organic agricultural policies and standards

Expertise

Arbenz is recognized for his expertise in:

• International cooperation
• Organic agriculture and sustainable food systems
• Project management and implementation
• Policy development in the agricultural sector
• Non-profit organization leadership

His work at FiBL involves supporting the global development of organic agriculture and sustainable food systems through research, advisory work, and knowledge transfer.2