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Alexandru Stoea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Associate Director Project Implementation Advisor, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Financing and Procuring Infrastructure projects with International Financial Institutions – Challenges and Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Alexandru is currently serving as the Associate Director for Project Implementation Advisory at the EBRD\u2019s Belgrade Hub<\/strong>. In this strategic role, he oversees project delivery across the Western Balkans, Romania, and Bulgaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRead more…<\/summary>\n
He joined the EBRD in 2013 at the London headquarters as a Procurement Specialist. During his tenure with the Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure team, he was instrumental in managing procurement operations for the EU and Western Balkan regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With over two decades of experience in international development and public finance, Mr. Stoea\u2019s career prior to the EBRD includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Consulting (10 Years): A decade as a Procurement Consultant for premier international development partners, including the World Bank, UN, EU, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. His work spanned diverse global markets across Africa, Asia, and the Western Balkans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Public Administration (5 Years): Five years with the Romanian Central Finance and Contract Unit, where he specialized in the administration of EU Accession Funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Through this extensive background, he has developed a deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and driving impactful infrastructure projects in emerging markets.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
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