Zenebe Uraguchi

Zenebe Uraguchi is a Development Economist with a specific expertise and interest in designing, steering, and advising sustainable and scalable initiatives, as well as applying and improving innovative development approaches like market systems development. With a solid, multi-country experience across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Zenebe has worked with various sectors including the private sector, multilateral banks, and research institutes. He excels in managing, providing technical advisory services, coaching, and capacity development to diverse stakeholders, with a focus on areas such as labor markets and development finance. Zenebe's skill set also includes knowledge management, learning, evidence-based research, and results-based monitoring.

Zenebe Uraguchi pursued his education at the University of Waterloo and furthered his academic endeavors by studying Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Philosophy, International Development. He has also been associated with institutions like Nagoya University and the International University of Japan.

In terms of professional experience, Zenebe has held key positions at Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, where he served as Programme Manager for Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and the Western Balkans. Prior to this role, he was engaged as the Programme Coordinator for Eastern Europe and as a Senior Economist and Advisor for Sustainable and Inclusive Economies within the same organization. Zenebe has also contributed as an International Advisor focusing on Sustainable and Inclusive Economies at Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation. Earlier in his career, he gathered experience as an International Trade Manager at Toyota Motor Corporation.