A project management expert at UNIDO, Hawa Kebe has more than 10 years of experience in designing and implementing projects that promote the economic empowerment of youth and women in agribusiness across West Africa. She coordinates programmes that support African SMEs in improving their competitiveness and complying with international standards, enabling them to access new export markets. She graduated from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna and completed a Master’s degree in Development Studies at the University of Strasbourg. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade. She is passionate about women’s empowerment, youth entrepreneurship, and private sector development in emerging economies.