THOMAS E. BODY
Senior Associate
Senior consultant in private sector development, specializing
in development banking and financing, international and regional
market development, and the planning and implementation of programs
and projects dealing with credit and counselling assistance to
small businesses, institutional strengthening of financial intermediaries,
investment/joint venture promotion, and venture capital. Solid
international experience in the preparation and appraisal of project/business
plans, strategic plans, financial and marketing plans, and feasibility
studies in a variety of sectors, including tourism and hotels,
agro and food processing, handicrafts, manufacturing and fabricating,
pharmaceuticals and chemicals, and transportation. Strong research
and writing skills, as well as substantial international project
management expertise. Recipient of the Canadian Peacekeeping medal
for his work on training civilian police forces in Haiti.
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DEREK MCLEARON
Senior Associate
Senior Management consultant, specializing in human resource and
institutional development and capacity building; including needs
analysis, creation of development programs and materials, learning
facilitation, and process management. Solid international experience
in financial and private sector development, including project
structuring, monitoring, and evaluation; financial analysis and
risk assessment; feasibility studies and business plans; project
finance, lending and loan management; and small enterprise counseling.
Strong research and writing skills, as well as substantial management
experience in banking and finance. Many years experience conducting
seminars and workshops, and facilitating problem-solving groups.
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ANDRÉ J. LALONDE
Senior Associate
A development consultant specialising in environmental assessment
and indigenous knowledge. 15 years of international experience
in environmental impact assessments (EIA), conservation and environmental
research and policy planning, including integration of environmental
issues in all phases of the project cycle, from feasibility to
evaluation studies. Very knowledgeable with international and
Canadian environmental standards and legislative regulations,
including multilateral environmental agreements and the environmental
policy’s of the Global Environment Facility and International
Financial Institutions. Strong research, writing and communication
skills, including field experience with International NGOs, the
private sector and participatory community planning for sustainable
and equitable development and results-based evaluations.
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ASIF CHIDA
Senior Associate
Private sector development specialist with particular expertise in institutional capacity
building, private sector development and training, including entrepreneurship
development, financial and advisory services and management training
program design and delivery for levels ranging from university
to informal sector entrepreneurs. Solid international experience
in all aspects of private sector development including market
forecasts, identification of opportunities and human resource
needs, skills gaps, and training programs to support business
development, employment and job creation, and labour force adjustment,
as well as management of business incubators, and policy development.
Strong research and writing skills, as well as substantial management
expertise.
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