Alessia Cecchini

Alessia Cecchini is a highly experienced microfinance expert with a focus on agricultural finance, currently working at IPC - Internationale Projekt Consult GmbH since September 2019. Alessia has successfully contributed to various projects in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Mexico by designing credit risk management frameworks, performing needs analyses for smallholder farmers, and developing sustainable agricultural finance models. Prior to this role, Alessia served in multiple positions at Access Microfinance Holding AG, where responsibilities included coordinating microfinance projects across African Network Banks and developing microcredit policies. Additionally, Alessia has experience in NGOs relations, social business project development, and gender-responsive initiatives through work with organizations like the United Nations and Barilla Group. Alessia holds a Certified Expert in Microfinance from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and advanced degrees in International Economic Integration and Economics and Management.