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Ulrich Harmes-Liedtke
Speaker and international development professional
Dr. Ulrich Harmes-Liedtke is a Short Term Consultant at The World Bank, where he has been working since August 2023, focusing on assessing the quality infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. With over 25 years of experience in international development cooperation, he has collaborated with various organizations including the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), the Inter-American Development Bank, and the European Union, and has extensive consulting experience across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.1
Professional Background
- Current Role: Short Term Consultant at The World Bank
- Previous Roles:
- Advisor and researcher at Mesopartner since April 2003
- Calidena Facilitator at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) since June 2007
- External Consultant at PTB since May 2004
- Expertise: His work includes facilitating dialogue, leading workshops, and conducting diagnostic processes aimed at systemic economic development. He specializes in areas such as territorial upgrading, value chains, and quality infrastructure.1
Education
- Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Bremen (1999)
- MA in Economics from Universität Hamburg (1991)
- He also studied at Universidad Complutense de Madrid as a visiting student.1
Skills and Certifications
Dr. Harmes-Liedtke is certified in facilitation, mediation, and communication techniques, enabling him to address complex and sensitive situations effectively. He has also completed various courses related to change leadership and circular economy.1
Personal Information
He resides in Bad Homburg, Germany, and was born in 1965.1
