International Trade and Development Consultant

Offering expert services in the areas of international trade policy and negotiations, economic diplomacy, public-private dialogue, trade and investment promotion, regional integration and inclusive economic development.

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Unlock Project Success with an Experienced Team Leader

Providing high quality consulting and facilitation services from problem identification and solution design to implementation and evaluation. A tailored approach ensures your projects are strategically planned and successfully executed.

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Development Project Design and Planning 

  • Creative problem-solving approach
  • Research and strategic analysis 
  • Facilitating stakeholder engagement
  • Preparation of action documents and business cases for international development partners
  • Extensive experience in Southern and Eastern Africa, Pacific and New Zealand
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Training and Facilitation

  • Design and delivery of courses for trade officials, private sector organisations and journalists on trade, diplomacy, international business and globalisation
  • Online tutoring for post-graduate students and professionals
  • External examiner
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Project Leadership and Implementation

  • Team formation and management
  • Preparation of terms of reference and briefs for experts and service providers
  • Event management from large international conferences, workshops and focus groups
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Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Theory of change and logical framework design
  • Monitoring of impact and outcomes
  • Large and small-scale evaluations
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About Catherine

Catherine is an experienced international trade negotiator and trade policy expert having worked in the public, private and academic sectors at multilateral and regional levels. 


She was a diplomat for New Zealand for 10 years, posted in New York and Geneva where she participated in World Trade Organisation negotiations. While living in South Africa, she was involved in trade policy development and trade negotiations on behalf of the private sector and as a recognised expert. She continues to closely follow the negotiations and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). 


Catherine has led teams of experts on various economic development projects, most recently supporting the implementation of the EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

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Want to hear more about how I can help your project succeed. Send me an email or call me and let's talk about your needs.

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