More than 30 years of experience working as an economist in developing countries based in Lima, Peru with experience in more than 30 countries in Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa; speaks, reads, and writes in Spanish and French in addition to English. Published more than 15 books in addition to numerous articles in scientific journals in both English, Spanish and French on topics related to agricultural marketing, agribusiness, product development, foreign trade, and non-profit organizations. Specialist in conceiving, designing, obtaining funds, administering, and carrying out economic / agricultural development projects.