Marcos Arocha
Independent Economic Growth Private Sector Development Consultant @Melissa Gillis Care
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Independent Economic Growth Private Sector Development Consultant @Melissa Gillis Care
Washington, DC, US
Independent Advisor and Consultant available to work on new business opportunities and short-term technical assistance on private sector development, business and investment climate analysis and reform, trade and investment promotion, institutional strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, and impact assessments. Sample of recent assignments and clients:•El Salvador Investment Promotion Network, PROESA/IDB/Nathan Associates. Lead a team in the design and implementation of a mechanism to promote and attract investment to El Salvador through the engagement of Salvadoran professionals residing in the US.•Inter-American Competitiveness Network, OAS/Office of Trade & Competitiveness Prepared a profile of a regional competitiveness program in Central America, and participated in the Expert’s Group on Subnational Competitiveness Indexes.•Building Agricultural Competitiveness in Central America, IDB: Pioneered an approach utilizing Producer Support Estimates (PSEs) and Value Chain Analysis to identify barriers to build competitiveness in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the DR.•Value Chain Competitiveness Assessments of 12 agro-industrial sectors in Pakistan, ASF/USAID Pakistan: Lead a team of national consultants in the preparation 12 agro-industrial value chain competitiveness assessments in the livestock, fruits and vegetables sub-sectors.•Innovation and Competitiveness Seminar, The Washington Center. Designed and Directed the Innovation and Competitiveness Seminar for faculty and students of the Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico.•Regional Comparative Analysis of Cost Drivers in the Zimbabwean Economy, USAID /SERA Program: Conducted a regional comparative analysis of cost drivers, including labor, power, water, IT, taxes, duties, and transportation which are deemed to be hindering Zimbabwean products uncompetitive in local and export markets.
EDUCATION
Georgetown University
Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS), International Commerce and Finance
American School Foundation (ASF), Mexico City
Highschool
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
BS, International Relations
SKILLS
ABOUT MARCOS AROCHA
With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in private sector development, trade and investment reform, and economic growth strategies. My work focuses on analyzing competitiveness, fostering cluster and value chain development, and policy reforms leading to improved business environments. I regularly partner with senior government and business leaders to support public-private dialogue mechanisms and facilitate industry strategic planning processes. My expertise spans more than 25 countries, where I have collaborated with bilateral and multilateral agencies, national governments, and multinational organizations to drive competitiveness and economic growth.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.