Education
PhD Agricultural Economics
Atatürk University
MSc Agri-Environmental Economics and Policy
University of Kent, United Kingdom
(Jean Monnet Scholar)
MSc Agricultural Economics
Atatürk University
BSc Agricultural Economics
Atatürk University
Experience
Senior Agriculture, Rural Development and Climate Change Specialist
Ankara Development Agency, Türkiye
2021 – Present
• Coordination of regional development, agriculture, innovation and sustainability initiatives.
• Preparation of regional development plans and policy documents.
• Coordination of international cooperation projects.
• Implementation of food systems, climate change and agricultural innovation initiatives.
• Monitoring and evaluation of development programmes.
• Stakeholder engagement and institutional capacity development.
Head of Business Development and Strategy Unit
Ankara Development Agency, Türkiye
2016 – 2021
• Managed strategic planning and international cooperation activities.
• Coordinated EU-funded innovation and rural development projects.
• Led preparation of Ankara Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS3).
• Developed partnerships with UNDP, FAO, World Bank and international stakeholders.
EU Expert (Agriculture, Rural Development and Climate Change)
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Türkiye
2005 – 2011
• Participated in preparation of IPARD Programme.
• Contributed to EU accession process in agriculture and rural development.
• Coordinated climate change issues within the Ministry.
• Participated in UNFCCC negotiations and COP16.
• Supported preparation of agricultural policy and rural development strategies.
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