Roel Hakemulder

Roel Hakemulder is an independent consultant specializing in inclusive private sector development and market systems development. Here are some key details about his background and expertise:

Professional Experience

• Roel Hakemulder works as an independent consultant in inclusive private sector development.13
• He has extensive experience in enterprise development, local economic development, and market systems development (MSD) across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Balkan countries.1

Areas of Expertise

• Inclusive private sector development
• Market systems development (MSD)
• Value chain development
• Youth employment
• Gender in private sector development
• Post-conflict and reconstruction programs
• Social sustainability aspects of microfinance3

Notable Projects

• Laid the foundation for ACLEDA in Cambodia, now the country's largest microfinance bank1
• Worked on the EnterGrowth project in Sri Lanka for the International Labour Organization (ILO)1
• Contributed to writing the ILO's "Value Chain Development for Decent Work" guide2

Current Work

As a consultant, Roel primarily:

• Formulates and conducts reviews of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) MSD projects1
• Provides expertise on market systems development and inclusive private sector growth strategies

Background

• Graduated as a cultural anthropologist1
• Has worked in the development field for many years, progressing from enterprise development to local economic development and finally to market systems development1

Roel Hakemulder brings a wealth of experience in fostering inclusive economic growth and improving employment opportunities, particularly in developing and post-conflict regions.