Passionate about the combination of smallholders, sustainable trade, environmentally friendly production and private sector investments; for training smallholders using the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach. Specialized in Private Sector Investments (grants & loans) for emerging markets, Business Development, Partner Search, Matchmaking, Fair Trade, Pre-Financing for Fair Trade, Organic Agriculture, Smallholder Agriculture, FFS, Farmer Field Schools and training-by-doing.

He has developed a unique model for agroforestry planning, implementation and management. Thanks to its multi-stakeholder approach, The FarmTree®-Model generates scenarios of farms and landscapes that provide insights not only into the investment robustness for the farmers, but also into nutrition benefits, carbon flows, and returns-per-day by gender. Thus, the whole cost-benefits of agroforestry projects can be forecasted, serving farmers and conservation agencies. See also: www.farmtreeservices.com. Frank holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy and Communication and Innovation Studies in Wageningen.

His work involves proposal and business plan development, partnership building, resource mobilisation and institutional capacity development for the private and public sector, farmer organisations and NGOs. He has 16 years of experience in management and development programs through NGOs, faith-based organisations and the private sector. His passion is in development or innovative sustainable business cases that involve smallholders with other players along the value chain.

Sarah Hassan Ali is a young expert at DIBcoop through the YEP program- She has a BSc in Industrial Engineering and three years' experience in developing and implementing emergency humanitarian projects in Somalia. Sarah has shown interest in the business development sector, she is engaging with DIBcoop to build partnerships in both Kenya and Somalia.

Bart is a freelance renewable energy consultant specialising in bioenergy and solar power. With degrees in electrical engineering and in development studies, he has a strong grasp of technical concepts combined with a thorough understanding of developing country contexts. Bart brings 20 years of experience in developing and executing renewable energy related studies, project implementation, technical assistance and training, in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe

During his 25 years of experience  in the sustainable development field, Peter  followed many projects, mainly in West and Central Africa,  focused on  training / workshops on capacity building, adaptation to climate change, institutional development and organisational  strengthening. Within DIBcoop , Peter is involved in proposal development, particularly for the GEF ( Global Environment Facility)  and the GCF (Green Climate Fund), as well as the promotion of a climate smart and agroforestry entrepreneurship.

An anthropologist by training, Sara has over 30 years of experience in the fields of international and rural development. First and foremost a communicator and connector, she helps people to communicate clearly through written text. She thrives on a variety of media and writing styles: report and proposal writing, website texts, practical guides, copywriting and academic publications. A team player who can motivate, plan and manage - meeting deadlines is second nature to Sara!

His passion to contribute to a green and sustainable world has led him to the study International Land- and Water management. Ard values a positive work environment and contributes to that! He highly values an inter-disciplinarily approach as it allows various knowledge streams to come together to meet sustainability goals. He was involved in several agri-projects in Uganda and Sri Lanka, where 'People, Planet, Profit' was at the core of the strategic tool implemented.

The personal and professional ambition of Elise is to contribute to a green and sustainable world. She has experience in working with (geo)data, in land and water management and with monitoring and evaluation activities. She loves to inspire, to connect, and to achieve win-win situations: together.

With her roots in mountainous rural Bhutan, Tshering has developed a strong interest in designing and implementing practical solutions that contribute to sustainable agriculture and resilient livelihoods. After working as an agricultural extensionist in Paro valley, one of Bhutan's major rice producing regions, she studied environmental sciences (at the UK's Open University) and then plant sciences at Wageningen University and Research. Tshering is now focusing on research and data management as DIBcoop develops the FarmTree®-Model.

Passionate graduate in International Development, with a track in Rural Sociology and a background in International Relations. Agnese is particularly enthusiastic about everything concerning rural development combined with agriculture and food production / consumption. She likes to "get her hands dirty" and dive into projects. Good organisational skills, very curious and a good team player. Currently busy in managing projects, mainly connected to rural development.